Feed & Fertilizer Inspector

Agency

Department

Under supervision, works cooperatively with the feed and fertilizer industry to ensure compliance with requirements in the Texas Agriculture Code and Rules for the Texas Feed & Fertilizer Control Service.

Responsibilities:

• Travel to and/or call on feed and fertilizer manufacturers, distributors, integrated operations and consumers to identify, inspect and sample products subject to the Texas Commercial Feed and Fertilizer Control Acts.
• Examine and review product labeling and documentation.
• Prepare, complete and submit technical communications such as inspection and investigation reports, summaries and presentations in a timely, legible fashion.
• Develop knowledge of industry operations in the assigned duty area, and become familiar with regulations and policies.
• Under direct supervision, conduct investigations related to animal illness or death, crop loss, adulterated product, and misbranded product.
• Complete basic training and participate in educational outreach activities as directed.
• Assist to conduct compliance, enforcement and emergency response activities.
• Adhere to Office of the Texas State Chemist standard operating procedures (SOPs) and suggest improvements.
• Recognize and report conditions that require regulatory attention.
• Operate and maintain state vehicle and equipment.
• Promote workplace safety and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Testify and give deposition for administrative hearings and court cases.
• Conduct basic inspections and investigations under state authority.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in agriculture-related field or agribusiness

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer software skills, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Ability to develop strong investigation and interrogatory skills.
• Strong analytical skills and an eye for detail.
• Ability to work cooperatively and solve problems in a professional manner.
• Ability to pass an FDA background check and obtain commissioning from FDA.
• Other duties as required.
• Reside in/provide surveillance for the following counties: Bell, Burnet, Coryell, Falls, Freestone, Hamilton, Lampasas, Limestone, Llano, McLennan, Mills, Navarro, San Saba, Travis

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Ability to pass an FDA background check and obtain animal food and drug commissioning form FDA.

Other Requirements:

• Climb, stretch, work at great heights, and carry heavy loads (100 lbs.).
• Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on holidays/weekends.
• Work within the assigned duty area.
• Travel required.
• Emergency response required.

Preferred Requirements:

• Valid Drivers License

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.