Agribusiness

This is a first-level vocational position responsible for obtaining samples and inspecting grain or other agricultural products. Other duties may include the inspection of grain storage areas and transportation conveyances for proper operation and sanitary conditions.

This is a second-level vocational position responsible for obtaining samples and inspecting and testing grain or other agricultural products, including the preparation, grading, and testing of agricultural samples. Other duties may include the inspection of grain storage areas and transportation conveyances for proper operation and sanitary conditions. Serving as a field team lead may also be required.

This is a first-level professional position responsible for performing detailed examinations of grain and/or other agricultural businesses’ licenses and related records. This position conducts physical inventories/assessments of grain, livestock, and other agricultural products to determine the type, quantity, quality and condition of the commodities. Duties may include market development or promotion and facilitation of programs. May also compile and provide agricultural market reports. May be responsible for training staff.

This is a senior professional position responsible for performing regulatory, promotional, or assistive services affecting agricultural or agribusiness industries in the state. Duties may be in areas such as animal health, plant industries, weights and measures, grain inspection and warehousing, and/or market development or promotion. Duties at this level may include market development or promotion, facilitation of programs, or grants management. May also serve as a lead worker or supervise lower-level positions.

This is a supervisory position responsible for assisting in the planning, direction, and coordination of regulatory, promotional, or assistive services and programs affecting agricultural or agribusiness industries in the state. Duties may be in areas such as animal health, plant industries, weights and measures, grain inspection and warehousing, and/or market development or promotion. Employees at this level are also responsible for budget and grants management. Employee supervision includes hire decisions, training oversight, performance assessment, coaching, and progressive discipline.

This is a supervisory/managerial position responsible for directing or assisting in the overall planning, direction, and coordination of regulatory, promotional, or assistive services; and programs affecting agricultural or agribusiness industries in the state. Positions at this level are also responsible for budget and grants management. Duties may be in areas such as animal health, plant industries, weights and measures, grain inspection and warehousing, and/or market development or promotion. Employee supervision includes hire decisions, training oversight, performance assessment, coaching, and progressive discipline.