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Job Posting Title
Agriculture Field Inspector
Agency
040 DEPT OF AGRICULTURE FOOD & FORESTRY
Supervisory Organization
Agriculture, Food & Forestry-Agriculture Building
Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)
June 14, 2023
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time
Full time
Job Type
Regular
Compensation
Up to $38,474.00
Job Description
The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF) is seeking a full time Consumer Protection Services (CPS) Field Inspector in the Consumer Protection Service Division. This position (PIN #04000413) is in state government, located in Tulsa, OK. The State of Oklahoma offers a comprehensive Benefits Package, including a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents. The annual salary for this position is up to $38,474.00 based on education and experience.
This position may be filled at either level I or level II based on selected applications qualifications.
Position Description:
This position is responsible for monitoring pre-construction termite treatments; conducting the routine inspection, performing any required sampling, and completing all associated reports; investigating pesticide complaints; checking scales, performing price verification checks, follow-up procedures, and tracking & reporting all pesticide related complaints and tips using equipment such as computers, digital photography, and database for preparation of reports and electronic submission to central office; conducting and reporting on a variety of CPS Inspections; sampling of pesticide products and Ag Resource products: as well as attending training programs, public speaking activities, displays at meetings.
Typical Functions:
Level Description:
Level I - This is the basic level of this job family where employees are assigned responsibilities, which primarily involve inspecting, sampling and investigations of firms/businesses, or individuals regulated by the Consumer Protection Division. Some responsibilities may also be assigned for providing training and assistance to other programs lead or in partnership with ODAFF.
Level II - This is the career level of this job family where employees are assigned duties and responsibilities at the full performance level for performing a full range of tasks involving investigation, analysis, and interpretation of state and federal laws. In this role, employees will evaluate inspection and survey data, prepare technical reports and records, and make recommendations concerning remedial actions to correct agricultural environmental, water, and other problems. Some responsibility may be assigned for providing limited guidance and training to entry-level employees performing environmental program duties.
Education and Experience:
Level I - Requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree in agricultural, biological, plant, animal, physical or natural science, food technology or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Level II - Requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree in an agricultural, biological, plant, animal, physical or natural science, food technology, or a closely related field plus one year of qualifying inspection experience or administrative or managerial experience in an agricultural related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities
Level I - The requirement for this position consists basic knowledge of feed, seed, fertilizer, pesticides, nursery plants and scales. Organization and communication are important skill sets to success.
Level II - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of procedures for inspecting, evaluating and grading various agricultural commodities; of state and USDA regulations governing the standards and transport of applicable agricultural products; of federal and state laws regarding packaging and other standards related to agricultural products; of environmental and sanitation standards; of materials and equipment used in the applicable agricultural industry; of various types of animal and plant diseases; of record keeping; of basic mathematics including percentages; of English usage; of methods and procedures of processing operations; and of the characteristics of applicable agricultural products. Ability is required to conduct inspections related to agricultural products, services, and facilities to determine compliance with established standards, laws and regulations; to follow complex oral and written instructions; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to attend to several matters simultaneously; to operate and maintain monitoring and detection equipment; to apply research methodologies; to read and interpret plans and specifications of proposed facilities; and to perform a full range of inspections and investigations within the assigned area of specialization.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Applicant must possess a valid Oklahoma driver's license to fulfill all job-related travel including some overnight travel and attendance of state of-state meetings.
This position is exposed to potentially hazard chemicals including pesticides. Applicants will work in all types of weather including inclement and extreme weather conditions as necessary and must be able to travel across uneven pastures and fields to investigate alleged drift of pesticides and complete inspections under homes and other structures.
On rare occasions must be able to crawl under houses and structures to conduct inspections for termites and/or wood rot and potentially work around bees.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account. Go to Careers app on WD home screen>Click on 'Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma'.
Agriculture Field Inspector
Agency
040 DEPT OF AGRICULTURE FOOD & FORESTRY
Supervisory Organization
Agriculture, Food & Forestry-Agriculture Building
Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)
June 14, 2023
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time
Full time
Job Type
Regular
Compensation
Up to $38,474.00
Job Description
The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF) is seeking a full time Consumer Protection Services (CPS) Field Inspector in the Consumer Protection Service Division. This position (PIN #04000413) is in state government, located in Tulsa, OK. The State of Oklahoma offers a comprehensive Benefits Package, including a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents. The annual salary for this position is up to $38,474.00 based on education and experience.
This position may be filled at either level I or level II based on selected applications qualifications.
Position Description:
This position is responsible for monitoring pre-construction termite treatments; conducting the routine inspection, performing any required sampling, and completing all associated reports; investigating pesticide complaints; checking scales, performing price verification checks, follow-up procedures, and tracking & reporting all pesticide related complaints and tips using equipment such as computers, digital photography, and database for preparation of reports and electronic submission to central office; conducting and reporting on a variety of CPS Inspections; sampling of pesticide products and Ag Resource products: as well as attending training programs, public speaking activities, displays at meetings.
Typical Functions:
- Conducts inspections, investigations, samplings, and surveys of agricultural services, operations, products, facilities, and related activities of owners, operators, producers, and distributors of agricultural products to ensure compliance with agricultural laws.
- Audits records; license facilities, dealers, and manufacturers.
- Provides consultative services to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, rules, and regulations and to protect the consumer and other individuals within the industry.
- Inspects agricultural products, facilities, dealers, manufacturers and producers in an area or district to ensure compliance with production, quality control programs, and environmental land consumer protection laws and standards.
- Collects samples of water, air, soil, industrial waste, seed, feed, pesticide, and fertilizer for analysis to ensure proper sanitation, good animal health, clean and wholesome products for consumers, and that health standards are met for the public.
- Collects and analyzes environmental samples; provides technical assistance; and prepares enforcement documentation.
- Monitors the state's agricultural products to protect the public health; issues licenses, provides training and technical assistance; enforces applicable rules and regulations.
- Evaluates environmental health status of the state and prepares relevant reports.
- Presents cases of apparent violations and serves as expert witness in formal hearings and courts of law regarding agricultural regulatory requirements.
- Researches, develops, and assists in the implementation of long-term planning for efficient use of the state's air and water resources; assists in the development of waste reduction practices through recycling and pollution prevention programs; ensures waste disposal practices protect land resources for present and future use.
- Conducts tests on weighing and/or measuring devices for compliance with weights and measures, and environmental quality laws and regulations.
- Participates in various training programs.
- Monitors temporary and emergency storage; recommends needed statutory or rule changes; license suspensions and/or revocations, seizure and salvage of commodities operations following revocation of license; initiates security bond collections.
Level Description:
Level I - This is the basic level of this job family where employees are assigned responsibilities, which primarily involve inspecting, sampling and investigations of firms/businesses, or individuals regulated by the Consumer Protection Division. Some responsibilities may also be assigned for providing training and assistance to other programs lead or in partnership with ODAFF.
Level II - This is the career level of this job family where employees are assigned duties and responsibilities at the full performance level for performing a full range of tasks involving investigation, analysis, and interpretation of state and federal laws. In this role, employees will evaluate inspection and survey data, prepare technical reports and records, and make recommendations concerning remedial actions to correct agricultural environmental, water, and other problems. Some responsibility may be assigned for providing limited guidance and training to entry-level employees performing environmental program duties.
Education and Experience:
Level I - Requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree in agricultural, biological, plant, animal, physical or natural science, food technology or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Level II - Requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree in an agricultural, biological, plant, animal, physical or natural science, food technology, or a closely related field plus one year of qualifying inspection experience or administrative or managerial experience in an agricultural related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities
Level I - The requirement for this position consists basic knowledge of feed, seed, fertilizer, pesticides, nursery plants and scales. Organization and communication are important skill sets to success.
Level II - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of procedures for inspecting, evaluating and grading various agricultural commodities; of state and USDA regulations governing the standards and transport of applicable agricultural products; of federal and state laws regarding packaging and other standards related to agricultural products; of environmental and sanitation standards; of materials and equipment used in the applicable agricultural industry; of various types of animal and plant diseases; of record keeping; of basic mathematics including percentages; of English usage; of methods and procedures of processing operations; and of the characteristics of applicable agricultural products. Ability is required to conduct inspections related to agricultural products, services, and facilities to determine compliance with established standards, laws and regulations; to follow complex oral and written instructions; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to attend to several matters simultaneously; to operate and maintain monitoring and detection equipment; to apply research methodologies; to read and interpret plans and specifications of proposed facilities; and to perform a full range of inspections and investigations within the assigned area of specialization.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Applicant must possess a valid Oklahoma driver's license to fulfill all job-related travel including some overnight travel and attendance of state of-state meetings.
This position is exposed to potentially hazard chemicals including pesticides. Applicants will work in all types of weather including inclement and extreme weather conditions as necessary and must be able to travel across uneven pastures and fields to investigate alleged drift of pesticides and complete inspections under homes and other structures.
On rare occasions must be able to crawl under houses and structures to conduct inspections for termites and/or wood rot and potentially work around bees.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account. Go to Careers app on WD home screen>Click on 'Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma'.
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