NH, Chemigation Inspector - Agricultural Specialist or Agricultural Advisor

Position: NH3, Chemigation Inspector - Agricultural Specialist or Agricultural Advisor
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* Working Title:

NH3, Chemigation Specialist*
* ** Job Class:
Agricultural Specialist or Agricultural Advisor*
* ** Agency:
Minnesota Department of Agriculture*
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** Job ** : 93389

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** Location** :
Various

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
This vacancy is open to bidders and to all qualified job seekers simultaneously.  Bidders will be considered through 06/29/2026.

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** Date Posted** : 06/23/2026

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** Closing Date** : 07/06/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Minnesota Department of Agriculture / Agriculture-MAPE

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** Division/Unit** :
Pesticide and Fertilizer Management Division / Facility Management Staff

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift, 8:00 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m.

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
Yes

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** Agricultural Specialist Salary Range:**  $25.67 - $37.26 / hourly; $53,598 - $77,798 / annually

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** Agricultural Advisor Salary Range:**  $28.26 - $41.43 / hourly; $59,006 - $86,505 / annually

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** Job Class Option** :
Agricultural Chemicals

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Employees (MAPE)

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** FLSA Status** :
Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
Yes

** The work you'll do is more than just a job.*
* At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position will be located in St. Cloud, Glenwood, Detroit Lakes, Rochester, or Mankato and may have the option to telework.

This position was previously announced 04/09/2026 - 05/04/2026.  If you applied during that period, you do not need to reapply.  Your application is still under consideration.

Agricultural Specialist:  This position will conduct inspections and assist in issuing permits for the chemigation and anhydrous ammonia storage, handling, use, programs to ensure compliance with fertilizer and pesticide laws.

Agricultural Advisor:  This position will conduct inspections, training and reviewing and issuing permits for the chemigation and anhydrous ammonia storage, handling, use, programs to ensure compliance with fertilizer and pesticide laws.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* ** _To facilitate proper years of service crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held._*
* ** Agricultural Specialist**  - To qualify for the Agricultural Specialist level, applicants must meet the following qualifications:

One (1) year of work experience in the engineering, hazardous waste or agricultural chemical industry including work in designing anhydrous ammonia storage systems, use, handling and storage of anhydrous ammonia, hazardous materials, pesticides and fertilizers, research of pesticides and fertilizers or clean up and remediation of chemical incidents.

NOTE:

A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Agriculture, Biology, Botany, Environmental Science, Soil Science or a related field may substitute one (1) year of work experience.

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+ Knowledge of:

+ Theuse,storage,permitting,handling,distributionanddisposalofpesticidesandfertilizersorhazardous materials.

+ Theabilitytoreadconstructiondesignplans.

+ Anunderstandingofapplicablefederal andstatestatutes andrules.

+ Familiarity of Federal andstateprotocol forperforminginspections,conducting investigations,obtaining,and handling evidence including samples.

+ Theuseandapplicabilityofagronomicpracticesinvolvinganhydrousammonia andlimesoilamendment.

Strong public relations skills with the ability to establish good rapport with clientele and the agricultural chemical community.

Excellent verbal and written skills.

The ability to plan effectively, work independently and…