Agricultural Regulatory Specialist I

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Pay Grade 12

Salary: $36,426.00 Annually

Employment Type: EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

General Government Cabinet | Department of Agriculture

Location

Location Varies

The position will work in the following counties as location varies: Hancock, Breckenridge, Hardin, Meade, Bullitt, Jefferson, Spencer, Shelby, Oldham, Henry, Owen, Carroll, Trimble, Gallatin, Boone & Kenton.

Description

We would love to have you join our team at the Kentucky Department of Agriculture! Our department provides services and programs across the Commonwealth which benefit every Kentuckian each day.

This position will work in these will be across Kentucky and will work from a home work station. The employee will commute to the inspection sites from their home daily in a state-issued vehicle and once inspections are completed, will return home. Reports and paperwork will be completed from home and vehicle using state-issued computer equipment. A state-issued cell phone will be provided for business purposes.

This position is in our Office for Consumer and Environmental Protection, Amusement Safety Branch and has the following duties:

• Learn the laws and regulations regarding amusement rides, inflatables and other attractions that are licensed by the Department.
• Learn to perform inspections on amusement rides.
• Travel to inspection sites in state-issued vehicle.
• Attend trainings both in-state and out-of-state.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Maintain equipment in good working order.
• Other duties as assigned.

Prefer candidates with background in vehicle maintenance, mechanical hydraulics, pneumatics and/or electricity.

Employee will be expected to climb to heights of 100 feet and work in cramped and close spaces.

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

We are looking forward to talking with you about this fun 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 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Heath Higdon at heath.higdon@ky.gov or 502-573-0282.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D