Agricultural Regulatory Specialist I - Kentucky, United States - Kentucky Personnel Cabinet

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Advertisement Closes 5/7/2024 (8:00 PM EDT Agricultural Regulatory Specialist I Pay Grade12 Salary $33, - $50, Annually Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | HR/WK Hiring Agency General Government Cabinet | Department of Agriculture Location Location Varies, USA Description We would love to have you join our team at the Kentucky Department of Agriculture Our department providesservices and programs across the Commonwealth which benefit every Kentuckian each day.

This position is in our Office for Consumer and Environmental Protection where we perform a wide variety ofregulatory functions.

The Agricultural Regulatory Specialist I job duties will include:

Assist and conduct inspections on gas pumps, small scales, and industrial scales using proper NationalInstitute of Standards and Technology Examination Procedure outlines or Department standard operatingprocedures to ensure compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology Handbook 44 and state law.

Evaluate package labeling and net contents using National Institute of Standards and TechnologyHandbooks 130 and 133 to ensure compliance with state and federal laws.

Perform Price Verification Inspections following National Institute of Standards and TechnologyHandbook 130 Examination Procedure for Price Verification.

Perform Teen and Tobacco compliance checks aimed at preventing underage sale of tobacco and vaporproducts.

Obtain motor fuel samples using ASTM International Procedure for analysis to ensure fuel meetsapplicable state and federal standards.

Maintain all inspection and information technology equipment in accordance with department policy.Ensure vehicle is serviced and maintained in good operating condition.

Other duties as assigned.

This position will work in Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer and Bullitt counties.Employee will commute to the inspection sites from their home daily in a state-issued vehicle and onceinspections are completed, will return home. Reports and paperwork will be completed from home and vehicleusing state-issued computer equipment. A state-issued cell phone will be provided for business purposes.

We offer a complete benefit package including health insurance, retirement, life insurance, paid holidays,annual/sick leave accruals and an optional deferred compensation plan.

We are looking forward to talking with you about this great opportunity Minimum Requirements EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in agriculture, inspection, quality control, regulatory, chemical application or application or inspection of pesticides or restricted chemicals, or a related field will substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials. Working Conditions Typical working conditions will require travel to such places as stockyards, farms, businesses, and amusement parks. Has close contact with livestock animals in such areas as stockyards, barns and/or barnyards. Probationary Period This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS