Position Number: 22094724
County: Washington
Posting End Date: August 22, 2024
Anticipated Starting Salary: $36,155
Egg & Poultry
Hiring Authority
1 Natural Resources Drive
Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone: 501/823-1745
Email: cheri.ellis@agriculture.arkansas.gov
As the largest industry in Arkansas, the Arkansas Department of Agriculture is dedicated to the development and implementation of policies and programs for Arkansas agriculture and forestry to keep its farmers and ranchers competitive in national and international markets while ensuring safe food, fiber, and forest products for the citizens of the state and nation. The Department is organized into five Divisions: Forestry Division, Livestock and Poultry Division, Natural Resources Division, Plant Industries Division, and Shared Services Division.
Position Information
Class Code: X146C
Grade: GS06
FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT
Salary Range: $36,155.00 - $57,668.00
Summary
The Agriculture (Agri) Inspector III is responsible for surveying, monitoring, inspecting, investigating, collecting samples and other activities as described below for one or more of the divisions of the Arkansas Agriculture Department including the Livestock and Poultry Division, Egg & Poultry Section, Plant Industry Division, and the Bureau of Standards. This position may supervise other Inspectors. This position is governed by the United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations, state and federal laws, and agency policy.
Functions
LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY DIVISION: Vaccinates cattle and identifies livestock at markets/farms to ensure disease prevention and compliance with regulations. Responds to animal health complaints and ensures compliance. Inspects commercial poultry hatcheries for compliance. Monitors animal exhibitions/activities for the purposes of disease detection. Responds to animal emergencies. Issues quarantines, permits and prepares and submits reports. May supervise and/or train new employees.
EGG AND POULTRY SECTION: Maintains the USDA Shell Egg and Poultry regulations and reviews contracts/specification requirements. Performs Acceptance Quality Level (AQL) examinations on products (poultry, egg & rabbit) and ensures that segregation meets USDA, State and Industry standards. Monitors temperature/relative humidity of coolers; establishes grading stations, performs and continually monitors pre-operational sanitation inspections of processors, and monitors and verifies the grading by industry graders. Enforces the provisions of the Arkansas Egg Marketing Act of 1969 and makes inspections where eggs are bought, sold, offered for sale, or processed.
PLANT INDUSTRY DIVISION: Issues certificates, quarantines, and permits. May train and/or supervise the work of other employees. Conducts inspections of: dealer/applicator records, application methods/sites, regulated equipment/structures/entities, collects samples, and gathers evidence required to assimilate a case file.
BUREAU OF STANDARDS: Inspects/tests weighing and measuring devices used for commercial activity and removes out-of-compliance devices from service. Inspects packaged commodities to determine accuracy of weight/measurement standards and labeling requirements. Investigates consumer complaints and prepares case files. Determines price accuracy in retail establishments and ensures method of sale for products. Confirms required information is provided to consumers through ticketing/receipts. Confirms Country of Origin labeling inspection on meats, seafood, nuts, and produce. Inspects records for compliance with applicable laws and ordinances. May supervise and/or train new employees.
Dimensions
Frequent in-state travel, exposure to diseased livestock, manufacturing facilities/machinery, and/or occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals/substances/environments. Occasional to frequent lifting and carrying of heavy/bulky items. Occasional 24/7 on call duty is required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY DIVISION:
• Knowledge of laws/regulations governing the livestock industry and inspections.
• Knowledge of field and laboratory testing procedures and requirements utilized to determine the existence of diseases.
• Ability to perform inspections and issue quarantines on infected or exposed livestock.
• Ability to monitor the movement of livestock to ensure compliance.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Ability to gather documentation for prosecution of violators.
EGG & POULTRY SECTION:
• Ability to interpret laws governing the industry.
• Ability to perform inspections and enforce laws.
• Ability to complete required documents.
• Ability to inspect facilities and equipment for cleanliness.
PLANT INDUSTRIES DIVISION:
• Knowledge of laws and regulations governing inspections.
• Ability to perform inspections.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Ability to withstand hazardous environments.
BUREAU OF STANDARDS:
• Knowledge of
Location: Fayetteville, AR
Posted: Aug. 21, 2024, 10:19 p.m.
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