What are the responsibilities and job description for the Agricultural Regulatory Specialist I position at Kentucky Personnel Cabinet?
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2 / 6 / 2025 (7 : 00 PM EST)
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Agricultural Regulatory Specialist I
Pay Grade12
Salary
34,673.04 - $52,010.40 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR / WK
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Hiring Agency
General Government Cabinet | Department of Agriculture
Location
Location Varies, USA
Barren, Metcalfe, Hart, Larue, Hardin, Meade, Breckinridge,Hancock, Daviess, McLean, Muhlenberg, Todd, Logan, Simpson, Allen, Monroe, Warren, Edmonson, Grayson, Ohio andButler Counties.
Description
We would love to have you join our team at the Kentucky Department of Agriculture! Our department providesservices and programs across the Commonwealth which benefit every Kentuckian each day.
Responsiblities include but are not limited to the following :
- Learn the laws and regulations regarding amusement rides, inflatables and other attractions that arelicensed by the Department.
- Learn to perform inspections on amusement rides.
- Travel to inspection sites in state-issued vehicle.
- Attend trainings both in-state and out-of-state.
- Maintain records and prepare reports.
- Maintain equipment in good working order.
- Other duties as assigned.
Employee will be expected to climb to heights of 100 feet and work in cramped and close spaces. Knowledge ofhydraulic, pnuematic and electricity will be beneficial.
We offer a complete benefit package including health insurance, retirement, life insurance, paid holidays,annual and sick leave accruals and an optional deferred compensation plan.
We are looking forward to talking with you about this fun opportunity!
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION : Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS : NONE
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE : NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION : Experience in agriculture, inspection, quality control, regulatory, chemical application or application or inspection of pesticides or restricted chemicals, or a related field will substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.) : Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Typical working conditions will require travel to such places as stockyards, farms, businesses, and amusement parks. Has close contact with livestock animals in such areas as stockyards, barns and / or barnyards.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Heath Higdon at heath.higdon@ky.gov or 502-573-0282.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / D
Salary : $34,673 - $52,010
