Agricultural Regulatory Specialist I

Compensation and Employment Pay Grade: 12 | Salary: $35,712.48 annually | Employment Type: Executive Branch, Full Time, Eligible for Overtime Pay, 18A, 37.5 Hours/Week. Location Location varies, USA: Jessamine, Mercer, Boyle, Lincoln, Garrard, Madison, Rockcastle, Laurel, Pulaski, Jackson, Estill, Lee, Owsley, and Clay, as well as surrounding counties. Job Description Would you like to work in an agency that has a daily impact on every Kentuckian’s health, safety, finances and well‐being? Then you should apply for a position with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA), where we continue to make "Kentucky Proud"! This Agricultural Regulatory Specialist I position is within the Office of State Veterinarian, Division of Animal Health, Disease Surveillance and Control Section 3. This position offers a flexible schedule, use of a state vehicle, cell phone and computer equipment for business purposes. Responsibilities Learns to perform routine inspections and testing of stockyards to ensure our regulations are being met with the State and Federal requirements administered by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. Works with the Veterinarian and Stockyard office staff to ensure the electronic multi‑purpose form is being properly filled out. Check supplies and order as needed. Learns to perform routine inspections and testing with cervid and movements in accordance with Kentucky Department of Agriculture regulations. Assist with Poultry testing for backyard flocks that are enrolled in the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP). Learns to perform routine inspections and testing animals for communicable diseases at county, state, and national shows, and ensure that there is a current Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) accompanying the animal. Benefits We provide a complete benefits package including health insurance, retirement, life insurance, vision/dental insurance, optional deferred compensation plans, paid holidays, sick leave and annual leave (vacation / personal). 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. The 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. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D. #J-18808-Ljbffr