Agriculture Field Inspector

Agriculture Field Inspector

Agency: 040 DEPT OF AGRICULTURE FOOD & FORESTRY

Supervisory Organization: Agriculture, Food & Forestry–Agriculture Building

Job Posting End Date: Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Full/Part-Time: Full time

Job Type: Regular

Compensation: up to $25.51 hourly

The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF) is seeking a full-time Consumer Protection Services (CPS) Field Agent in the Consumer Protection Services Division. This position (PIN #) is in state government, located in Pontotoc, Murray, or Johnston Counties, OK. The State of Oklahoma offers a comprehensive Benefits Package, including a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

The hourly pay for this position is up to $25.51 based on education and experience.

Position

Description:

This position is responsible for monitoring pre-construction termite treatments; conducting the routine inspection, performing any required sampling, and completing all associated reports; investigating pesticide complaints; checking scales, performing price verification checks, follow‑up procedures, and tracking & reporting all pesticide‑related complaints and tips using equipment such as computers, digital photography, and database for preparation of reports and electronic submission to central office;

conducting and reporting on a variety of CPS Inspections; sampling of pesticide products and ag resource products, as well as attending training programs, public speaking activities, displays at meetings.

The functions within this job family will vary by level and area of assignment, but may include the following:

• Conducts inspections, investigations, samplings, and surveys of agricultural services, operations, products, facilities, and related activities of owners, operators, producers, and distributors of agricultural products to ensure compliance with agricultural laws.
• Audits records; license facilities, dealers and manufacturers.
• Provides consultative services to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, rules, and regulations and to protect the consumer and other individuals within the industry.
• Inspects agricultural products, facilities, dealers, manufacturers and producers in an area or district to ensure compliance with production, quality control programs, and environmental land consumer protection laws and standards.
• Collects samples of water, air, soil, industrial waste, seed, feed, fertilizer, blood, milk and meat for analysis to ensure proper sanitation, good animal health, clean and wholesome products for consumers, and that health standards are met for the public.
• Grades agriculture commodities; prepares reports; maintains records; and compiles statistical data.
• Collects and analyzes environmental samples; provides technical assistance; and prepares enforcement documentation.
• Monitors the state’s agricultural products to protect the public health; issues licenses, provides training and technical assistance; enforces applicable rules and regulations.
• Evaluates environmental health status of the state and prepares relevant reports; performs epidemiological investigations to prevent environmental health and protection incidents.
• Presents cases of apparent violations and serves as expert witness in formal hearings and courts of law regarding agricultural regulatory requirements.
• Researches, develops, and assists in the implementation of long‑term planning for efficient use of the state’s air and water resources; assists in the development of waste reduction practices through recycling and pollution prevention programs; ensures waste disposal practices protect land resources for present and future use.
• Analyzes industry generated food safety programs including Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), and sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOP).
• Conducts tests on weighing and/or measuring devices, blood samples, reagents, compounds, and solutions…