NH, Chemigation Inspector - Agricultural Specialist or Agricultural Advisor

Working Title:

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

• Job : 93389
• Location :
  Various
• Telework Eligible :
  Yes
• Full/Part Time :
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary :
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply :
  This vacancy is open to bidders and to all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 06/29/2026.
• Date Posted : 06/23/2026
• Closing Date : 07/06/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit :
  Minnesota Department of Agriculture / Agriculture-MAPE
• Division/Unit :
  Pesticide and Fertilizer Management Division / Facility Management Staff
• Work Shift/Work Hours :
  Day Shift, 8:00 a.m.
  
  - 4:30 p.m.
• Days of Work :
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required :
  Yes
• Agricultural Specialist Salary Range : $25.67 - $37.26 / hourly; $53,598 - $77,798 / annually
• Agricultural Advisor Salary Range : $28.26 - $41.43 / hourly; $59,006 - $86,505 / annually
• Job Class Option :
  Agricultural Chemicals
• Classified Status :
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Employees (MAPE)
• FLSA Status :
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
  700/) :
  Yes

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

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.

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.

• 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.
• Knowledge of the use, storage, permitting, handling, distribution and disposal of pesticides and fertilizers or hazardous materials.
• Knowledge of the ability to read construction design plans.
• Knowledge of an understanding of applicable federal and state statutes and rules.
• Knowledge of familiarity of Federal and state protocol for performing inspections, conducting investigations, obtaining, and handling evidence including samples.
• Knowledge of the use and applicability of agronomic practices involving anhydrous ammonia and lime soil amendment.
• 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 coordinate efforts with a variety of people.
• Skills in Microsoft Office, web applications, database management, GPS and environmental meters.
• The ability to celebrate diversity and a strong commitment to a respectful and inclusive work environment.
• Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle record subject to review.

• Two (2) years of work experience in the environmental, engineering, or agricultural chemical industry. The work can include remedial investigations, chemigation, soil sampling, design or installation of containment systems for bulk pesticide or fertilizer storage facilities. The work can include the 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, Geology, Environmental Science, Soil Science or a related field may substitute one (1) year of work…