Agriculture Specialist

Job #ACS-51656-2.24.26-TW
This position is located within the Agro Consumer Services (ACS), St. Martin Parish.

Step into a key role where you will lead and support a team of Agriculture Specialists in inspecting and testing commercial weighing and measuring devices across the state. Your expertise will ensure accuracy, proper usage, and maintenance of these critical tools that uphold fairness in commerce.

• Perform inspections required by law to prove the size, quantity, extent, area or measurement of commodities or their dispensers.
• Inspect labeling and markings on pre‑packaged goods to ensure all products in commercial markets reflect an accurate description of the product.
• Maintain and utilize equipment such as test weights, special tools, equal arm balances, etc.
• Assist the Heavy‑Duty Inspectors by directly helping with the testing of heavy‑duty scales or indirectly by serving as a witness to the testing.
• Serve as assistant supervisor and/or lead worker.
• Assign and review the work of lower‑level inspectors to ensure that required field work is complete.
• Lead or participate in special projects or task groups as directed by District or Regional Supervisors.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

• Lifting up to 50‑pound weights
• Reaching above the shoulders
• Climbing stairs and ladders
• Working above and below ground level
• Sitting for long periods of time at a workstation or vehicle for travel
• Driving a truck to perform inspections and investigations
• Walking over irregular ground and standing for long periods of time
• Using proper techniques for lifting tools, computers, weights, hoses or other items used in either the performance of duties or attending training throughout the state
• Observing recognized safety procedures in handling fuels, tools, weights, and climbing and working around hazardous structures

• Ability to work in extremes of temperature and humidity especially while wearing required safety gear
• Working indoors and outdoors
• Working around both residential and commercial structures that may be hazardous
• Working with hazardous material such as fuels, oils, other hydrocarbons and chemicals
• Exposure to dust, bad odors, fumes, slippery surfaces, mud, and animal excrement

Appointment Type: Full‑time, Probational
Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Agriculture Specialist 1, 2, or 3, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

This position has a Special Rate at each level of the Career Progression Group:

• Agriculture Specialist 1 has an SER of $1,538.47 bi‑weekly
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• Agriculture Specialist 2 has an SER of $1,646.40 bi‑weekly
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• Agriculture Specialist 3 has an SER of $1,761.60 bi‑weekly
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To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Tiffany Waddell - HR Analyst
Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry
5825 Florida Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
twaddellte.la.us

The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry strictly prohibits workplace harassment and discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, religion, national origin, military service, sickle cell trait, protected genetic information or other non‑merit factor. LDAF also strictly prohibits employment decisions based upon or influenced by such factors.

All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening.

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