Agricultural Inspector Technicians

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification in required discipline or ability to become certified within given timeframe.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Minimum Physical/Mental Requirements:

• Must be able to qualify for federal/state license for inspection of potatoes.  Training will be provided to successful applicants.
• Ability to apply state and federal regulations, policies and procedures governing inspection and sampling.
• Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically both verbally and in writing.
• Initiative to work in a self-directed and proactive manner.
• Solution driven and ability to problem solve.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the agricultural community, coworkers, and the general public.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality; follow oral and written instructions.
• Successful applicant(s) are required to successfully pass all Department of Agriculture specific background check(s) relevant to each position.
• Workers can be exposed to discomforts and physical annoyances: traffic, road construction, adverse weather, noise, fumes, and dust.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without a reasonable accommodation and work in extreme climate environments.

Benefits:

Optional membership in a Retirement System - vesting criteria applies