State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Agriculture Marketing and Inspection Representative 1 (4884AR)

$34.85-$44.01 Hourly / $2,787.67-$3,520.35 BiWeekly /
$72,758.00-$91,881.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Agriculture, this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the development and inspection of agricultural businesses, production and processing plants and retail facilities for compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of an Agriculture Marketing and Inspection Representative 2 or other employee of higher grade.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

MARKETING PROGRAMS:
  • Promotes and develops domestic and international markets for agricultural products;
  • Conducts seminars to assist in development of agricultural businesses and products;
  • Makes presentations to public and private groups regarding agricultural programs or issues;
  • Conducts surveys and market research;
  • Develops and disseminates technical information to promote development of agricultural businesses, land development and conservation within state;
  • Gathers information and prepares reports;
  • May conduct or coordinate special marketing projects;
  • Performs related duties as required.
INSPECTION PROGRAMS:
  • Inspects dairy farms, processing plants, livestock and poultry farms, feed and fertilizer plants, storage facilities, stores and seed packers for compliance with state and federal laws and regulations;
  • Collects samples for testing, conducts tests and interprets results in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations;
  • Checks permits, licenses and interstate health charts;
  • Observes sampling techniques;
  • Gathers and records information and writes reports;
  • Responds to related complaints from general public;
  • May inspect dairy products at schools;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • production, marketing, research development or processing of agricultural businesses or commodities;
    • wholesale and retail marketing practices;
    • business development and promotional techniques and strategies;
    • relevant local, state and federal laws and regulations;
    • state and federal legislative process;
    • plant and animal disease control methods and procedures;
    • inspection and investigation methods and techniques;
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Five (5) years of experience in the marketing, research, development, production or inspection of agricultural commodities or businesses.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training in agriculture or a closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
  • Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift heavy objects; may be exposed to moderately disagreeable conditions; may be exposed to some risk of injury from animals.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(14)-Inspection-Investigation

BARGAINING UNIT

(16)-ADMIN & RESID (P-5)

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

AR 21

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Agriculture Marketing and Inspection Representative 1 in Salary Group AR 21 approved effective February 15, 2022. (Revised to modify the Minimum Qualifications - Substitutions Allowed section and modify content) Final 23-035

EFFECTIVE DATE

03/08/2023
CLASS: 4884AR; EST: 5/1/1948; REV: 3/8/2023;