Agriculture Investigator, Sr
STATE OF IDAHO
invites applications for the position of:
Agriculture Investigator, Sr - Animal, NMP
SALARY:$21.00 Hourly
$43,680.00 Annually
DEPARTMENT:Department of Agriculture
OPENING DATE:07/19/19
CLOSING DATE:08/09/19 11:59 PM
"Serving consumers and agriculture by safeguarding the public, plants, animals and the environment through education and regulation."
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture is currently recruiting for an Agriculture Investigator, Senior. This position serves the inspection needs of Animal Industries; specifically, animal health and dairy inspection in the Treasure Valley.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
Key Responsibilities:
- Performs inspections of waste storage structures and reviews management practices related to the storage and application of nutrients on dairy facilities
- Promotes awareness of and acceptance of best management practices related to consumer protection, animal health, food production and processing and marketing laws, regulations and standards
- Provides training and information to the public, growers, dealers, and manufacturers
- Responds to inquiries regarding program requirements
- Assists other investigators in monitoring, evaluating, inspecting and investigating agricultural and commercial activities to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, regulations and standards
- Receives training to collect evidence in accordance with law, rule, policy, quality assurance, and chain of custody procedures
- Learns to evaluate extent of damage and risk of continued out-of-compliance activities to humans, plants, animals, the economy and the environment
- Explains findings and rational for corrective actions to parties involved
- Participates in enforcement actions, citations, and operating or marketing authorization revocations and suspensions
- Compiles evidence and participates with division staff in preparing cases
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:This qualification is a mandatory requirement.
- Work experience preparing narrative reports
Specialty Area: These qualifications are mandatory requirements.
- Good knowledge of livestock (beef, dairy, or equine), milk processing facilities, or environmental compliance experience relating to animal production
- This position requires a valid driver's license
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Extra Credit: These qualifications are not required; however, if you have the related background it may increase your score.
- Experience in soil sampling
- Experience in waste management/waste containment
Temporary appointments from this announcement, serving at least one thousand forty (1,040) hours of continuous service, may be hired as an entrance probationary employee without further examination for the same classification and location as announced.
Candidates who reach the final hiring stage will be required to participate in a criminal background check. Having a criminal record will not automatically eliminate applicants from consideration, but may be considered as part of the hiring process.
Thank you for your interest in the Department of Agriculture!
If you have questions,
please contact us at:
jobs@isda.idaho.gov or at (208) 332-8520
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/idaho
304 North 8th Street
Boise, ID 83720
Position #02454-0128
AGRICULTURE INVESTIGATOR, SR - ANIMAL, NMP
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