CDA-Export Certification and Potato Program Coordinator; Administrator III

CDA-Export Certification and Potato Program Coordinator (Administrator III)

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Department of Agriculture (CDA) is part of Colorado’s food and agriculture industry. The department maintains a mission to strengthen and advance Colorado’s agriculture, promote a safe and high-quality food supply, protect consumers, and foster responsible stewardship of the environment. Core values: partnership, service, professionalism, proactivity, and respect.

CDA focuses on four “wildly important goals”: 1. Advancing Local Food Access
, 2. Expanding Water‑Resilient Agriculture
, 3. Supporting the Next Generation in Agriculture
, and 4. Advancing Animal Health and Welfare
.

• Secure retirement benefits under the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401(k) and 457 plans.
• Medical and dental health plans.
• Employer‑subsidised Health Savings Account ($60 per month).
• Paid life insurance and optional additional life insurance.
• Paid Short Term Disability and optional Long Term Disability coverage.
• 11 paid holidays per year, generous vacation and sick leave accruals.
• Benefit Hub state employee discount program.
• Employee Wellness program:
  State of Health.
• Flexible schedules, remote work opportunities, free parking, professional development, and more.

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State of Colorado is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments that reflect our communities. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Enforce statutes and rules for agricultural programs providing human health, environmental and consumer protection. Responsibilities include pest surveys and enforcement of the Seed Potato Act, Industrial Hemp Act, Organic Certification Program, Seed Act, Nursery Act, Pest Control Act, quarantine measures, and export certification programs (Phytosanitary).

• Act as program coordinator for issuing federal and state phytosanitary certificates.
• Maintain Accredited Certifying Official (ACO) status with USDA‑APHIS to issue federal phytosanitary certificates for international export.
• Support interstate and international export requirements for plant commodities.
• Review inspection protocols, conduct inspections, and issue certifications.
• Collaborate with program managers, inspectors, and stakeholders.

• Coordinate with USDA‑APHIS‑PPQ to implement export certification program and maintain MOU for federal certification.
• Develop procedures, fee structures, and inspection protocol.
• Maintain ACO status through continuing education and reaccreditation exams.
• Research export requirements and prepare/issue certificates for multiple commodities daily.
• Serve as primary liaison for nurseries and commodity growers; administer testing documentation and contracts.
• Train staff and provide procedural guidance.

• Implement federal phytosanitary certification service and state plant health certificate.
• Determine inspection or verification needs for export requirements.
• Track inspection needs and manage compliance agreements.
• Train inspectors and provide field support.
• Oversee preparation and issuance of export certificates.

• Manage export certification programs including nursery and seed labeling standards.
• Support environmental protection and support distribution of live plants, nursery stock, and seeds.
• Implement statutes, requirements, and program objectives.
• Coordinate with other agencies on contracts and testing.
• Train staff and maintain certification status.
• Maintain databases and report to stakeholders.

• Colorado resident at time of application and will remain resident.
• In‑person position; hybrid office work possible.
• Must have a valid Colorado driver’s license.
• Must maintain ACO status with…