Agriculture Marketing and Inspection Representative 1

The State of Connecticut Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Regulatory Services’ HEMP Program is recruiting for one (1) Agriculture Marketing & Inspection Representative 1 (AMIR1).  In this position, you will inspect and/or audit firms growing and harvesting Hemp for compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. You must also be familiar with the growing and harvesting of fruits and vegetables, producing and processing milk, and regulatory requirements for poultry and livestock health. Other responsibilities will include the following:

• collects samples for testing, conducts tests and interprets results in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations;
• checks permits and licenses;
• conducts surveys;
• gathers, records and organizes information and prepares reports;
• responds to related complaints from general public;
• participates in advisory groups/committees related to program development, makes presentations to public and private groups regarding agricultural programs or related issues. 

This position is permanent, full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, however, must be flexible in order to meet the needs of the agency. All staff are cross-trained in the various program areas of the department.  This position is located at 450 Columbus Blvd., Hartford, CT 06103. Out of state travel may be required to attend training, meetings and seminars.

All applicants must include a resume within the "Resume Tab" of their application with their submission.  Please Note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Heidi Gray at heidi.gray@ct.gov or (860)713-5028.

This position will be filled in accordance with reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.

At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position.  These documents may include: performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.

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.

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

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

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.

• Knowledge of plant and animal based agricultural businesses

• Experience communicating with internal & external customers

• Experience reviewing and interpreting state and federal laws and regulations

• Experience conducting interviews and writing a report on the interview

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

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.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.