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10/06/2020 (8:00 PM EDT)
20-04183
Agricultural Inspector I
Pay Grade 09
Salary $25,000.00
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME, ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
General Government Cabinet | Department of Agriculture
Location
Home Work Station
Daviess, Hancock, Henderson, Ohio, Muhlenberg and McLean
Description
Come work with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) where we continue to make Kentucky Proud!
This position offers a flex schedule and a state vehicle. The position will work from a home workstation in one of the following counties: Daviess, Hancock, Henderson, Ohio, Muhlenberg and McLean.
This position is located in the Office of State Veterinarian and has the following responsibilities:
• Work with livestock and market veterinarians at stockyards.
• Assist with deer inspections and movement.
• Test for poultry diseases and movement.
• Ensure livestock and health papers at equine and livestock events meet requirements.
• Perform stockyard inspections to ensure compliance.
• Accurate record keeping, tagging and inspections.
KDA touches all Kentuckians in some way every day. We take pride and satisfaction in our services! Selected candidate will work to build customer relationships and provide superior customer service.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: High school graduate.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in agriculture, retail sales, chemical application or a related field will substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess a valid driver's license prior to appointment in this classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possess 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 Jamie White at jamie.white@ky.gov or 502-782-0290.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D