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Agricultural
Services, #59010
Occupational Family: Natural Resources
and Applied Sciences
Pay Band Range: 1 - 7
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Concept of Work
This Career Group provides career
tracks for agricultural
specialists performing and/or overseeing
technical assistance, inspection or grading services in support of agricultural-based
regulatory compliance programs or research, teaching, extension or correctional
farming programs. These programs involve agricultural or horticultural
products, agricultural enterprise and consumer protection; correctional
facility farm programs and operations; or land grant university research
and teaching, or extension programs and services involving livestock or
plant health. Employees perform duties ranging from entry level to management.
Employees performing inspection or grading may require certification or
licensure.
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Roles Comprising This Group
These roles describe the collective
characteristics of the work performed by employees in the Agricultural
Services Career Group. The roles define
the typical career paths for agricultural specialists who pursue careers
such as farmers,
agricultural technicians, graders,
sorters,
inspectors and
commodity specialists
Although all of these occupations are agricultural specialists,
each warrants a separate career track. Each of these career paths requires
different knowledge, skills, and abilities and would not naturally lead
to the other for career progression. However, a role for each of these
occupations represents different levels of work, or career progression.
Career paths may exist within a single role, extend to other roles in
this Career Group, or to roles in other occupationally related Career
Groups.
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PAY BAND
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PRACTITIONER ROLES
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ROLE CODE
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MANAGEMENT ROLES
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ROLE CODE
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1
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Agricultural Specialist I
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59011
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2
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Agricultural Specialist II
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59012
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3
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Agricultural Specialist III
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59013
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4
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Agricultural Specialist IV
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59014
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Agricultural Manager I
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59016
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5
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Agricultural Specialist V
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59015
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Agricultural Manager II
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59017
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6
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Agricultural Manager III
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59018
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7
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Agricultural Manager IV
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59019
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Role Descriptions
These roles are distinguished based upon the Compensable
Factors of Complexity, Results, and Accountability and are used for position
classification. These factors should be used for classification and compensation
analysis. Recruitment and selection standards must be based on knowledge,
skills, and abilities as indicated in the Employee Work Profile.
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Agricultural Specialist I
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Code: 59011
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Pay Band: 1
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SOC: 45-2092*
and 19-4011*
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Agricultural Specialist
I role provides career tracks for
agricultural technicians
who perform a variety of entry level
tasks related to farm operations, care of livestock, and/or agricultural
programs and studies in support of research, extension programs, and
teaching. |
| COMPLEXITY |
- Performs a variety of duties in support of seasonal or program
requirements.
- Applies basic knowledge of agricultural techniques and procedures
to the care of livestock and plants, and the use of farm tools/equipment.
- Follows established guidelines, procedures and directions.
- Limited contacts outside of coworkers and supervision.
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| RESULTS |
- Proper care of livestock and plants
supports effective farm operations, and studies.
- Responsible for proper operation of
equipment used in farming and extension service operations.
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| ACCOUNTABILITY |
- Decision-making and judgment is limited
to clearly defined procedures and involves a narrow scope of well-defined
duties.
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Agriculture Specialist II
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Code: 59012
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Pay Band: 2
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SOC: 45-2092*
and 19-4011*
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Agricultural Specialist
II role provides career tracks for
agricultural technicians
who independently perform a variety
of tasks ranging from journey level to advanced level related to farm
operations, care of livestock and/or agricultural programs and studies
in support of research, extension programs, and teaching. |
| COMPLEXITY |
- Performs a variety of duties in support
of seasonal or program requirements without direct supervision.
- Applies knowledge of agriculture techniques
and procedures to farming and the care of livestock and plants.
- Ability to operate farm equipment and
tools, and to understand and follow parts and service manuals.
- Frequent contact with students, faculty
and researchers to receive instructions and guidance.
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| RESULTS |
- Proper care of livestock and plants
supports effective farm operations, studies and extension services.
- Actions can impact research findings,
teaching outcomes and customer service.
- Responsible for proper operation and
maintenance of equipment used in farming and extension programs
or teaching services.
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| ACCOUNTABILITY |
- May lead or provide guidance to co-workers
and students as needed.
- Some decision making based on knowledge
of function and interpretation of policy within the scope of responsibilities.
- Responsible for working independently
based on established procedures. Refers unusual situations to
a higher level.
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Agricultural Specialist III
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Code: 59013
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Pay Band: 3
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SOC: 45-2011*
and 45-1011*
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Agricultural Specialist
III role provides career tracks for
entry level inspectors
that perform inspection, sampling or commodity grading services with
limited variability to ensure compliance with established guidelines,
policies and/or statutory laws and regulations; or, implement teaching
and/or research protocols. This role also provides career tracks for
the supervisor of the agricultural
technicians in the areas of animal
and plant health, and/or farming in support of research, extension,
teaching, or correctional farming programs. Duties range from entry-level
inspections to supervision of agricultural technician staff. |
| COMPLEXITY |
- Applies knowledge of functional area or program.
- Ability to follow and communicate research and teaching protocols,
established policies, procedures or laws and regulations.
- Frequent contacts with agriculture businesses, government entities,
and consumers to conduct inspections, grade commodities, and/or
explain laws, regulations or procedural requirements.
- May have frequent contact with research staff and faculty to
review research or farming methods.
- Employees performing inspections or grading may be required
to have certification or licensure.
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| RESULTS |
- Decisions and actions determine compliance
with State/Federal regulations and laws that can significantly
impact the health, safety or economic well being of consumers
and industry.
- Actions have a direct impact on research
activities and findings, teaching, or farming operations.
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| ACCOUNTABILITY |
- Makes decisions within the scope of
responsibility by determining product grades or regulatory compliance.
- Some positions make decisions concerning
research control methods or farming operations.
- Refers more complex issues to supervisor
or chain of command.
- May supervise and train staff and/or
oversee assigned functions or areas of a program.
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track for agricultural
specialists. |
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Agricultural Specialist IV
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Code: 59014
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Pay Band: 4
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SOC: 45-1011*
and 45-2011*
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Agricultural Manager I
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Code: 59016
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Pay Band: 4
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SOC: 11-9011*
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Agricultural Specialist IV
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| The Agricultural
Specialist IV role provides career
tracks for inspectors
and graders
whose responsibilities range from journey level inspections to supervision
of staff in inspection, research, extension and correctional farming
programs including planning and development activities for the assigned
program. Duties include performing inspections, sampling and grading
of a variety of agricultural products and services or implement research
and teaching protocols and programs. |
| COMPLEXITY |
- Interprets, applies and enforces statutes, laws, regulations,
and/or program policies.
- Applies knowledge of specific program area, agricultural commodities
and products.
- May apply knowledge of agricultural principals and techniques
to implement research projects and extension programs.
- Supervisory positions schedule work activities, monitor work
plans and staff performance, provide training for subordinates,
monitor expenditures, equipment and supplies.
- Frequent contacts with agriculture businesses, government entities
and consumers to investigate complaints, review, apply and explain
program policies, laws and regulations.
- May interact with research staff and faculty to plan, review
and assess research methods, and results.
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| RESULTS |
- Proper application of laws and regulations affects the health,
safety or economic well being of consumers and industry.
- Decision-making affects public confidence and credibility of
regulatory programs.
- Actions impact research activities/ findings, teaching, or farm
production.
- Supervisory actions and decisions impact the work team’s ability
to achieve program goals and objectives.
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| ACCOUNTABILITY |
- Performs, leads, or supervises the inspection, grading, regulation
and/or quality control standards for agricultural products/services
or research/teaching programs.
- Exercises independent judgment within scope of authority; refers
significantly complex issues to supervisor or management.
- May have the authority to plan, schedule and direct work of
others and/or oversee program functions for an assigned location,
facility, territory, or work unit.
- May recommend penalties or appropriate course of action for
violation of laws and regulations.
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Agricultural Manager I
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Manager I role provides career tracks
for managers
of correctional farm or a research, extension or and/or teaching farm.
Responsibilities include planning and directing program operations;
managing and scheduling work activities; coordinating planting, harvesting
and delivery of crops and livestock. Employees may manage administrative
functions of farm programs including budget, procurement and record
management in addition to supervision of operational work units/teams
of full-time staff, student or inmate labor. |
| COMPLEXITY |
- Interprets, and applies program policies, research protocols
and/or teaching objectives.
- Applies knowledge of agricultural principals and techniques
to plan and direct farm objectives and/or research mission.
- Coordinates and schedules work activities, training for staff
or students, and equipment and facility maintenance.
- Frequent contact with State and Federal Agencies, Extension
Offices, research staff and faculty to review/assess research
methods, farmingpractices and results; as well as interaction
with vendors and suppliers to coordinate order and delivery of
supplies.
- May interact with Farmer’s Markets and Coops to sell/market
crops or livestock.
- May interact with institutional security and rehabilitative
staff to schedule inmates and ensure adequate inmate control.
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| RESULTS |
- Management of resources, supplies,
equipment, facilities and budget impact productivity and/or research
findings or teaching objectives.
- Proper application of research protocols
or farming methods impacts research findings, teaching objectives
or farm production.
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| ACCOUNTABILITY |
- Manages farm operations or research/teaching programs.
- Exercises independent judgment within scope of authority; refers
significantly complex issues to upper management.
- Responsible for crop production, and livestock operations.
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specialists. |
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Agricultural Specialist V
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Code: 59015
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Pay Band: 5
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SOC: 45-1011*
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Agricultural Manager II
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Code: 59017
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Pay Band: 5
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SOC: 11-9011*
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Agricultural Specialist V
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| The Agricultural
Specialist V role provides career
tracks for agricultural
specialists who serve as experts coordinating
and/or as a supervisors supervising complex agricultural regulatory
programs or commodity programs in marketing. Responsibilities include
marketing services that identify product quality and value; or enforcing
statutory laws, regulations, procedures and/or customer service and
quality control standards, supervising, developing and training of
staff. Employees serving as technical experts provide consultation
to program staff or to businesses and consumers or lead high-priority
cases involving major violations or coordinate/ conduct fact-finding
conferences, determine civil penalties or prepare evidence for court
action. |
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- Oversees and coordinates multiple projects and a variety of
program activities including planning and setting program objectives.
- Oversees regulatory compliance activities including consistent
interpretation and enforcement of policies, procedures, laws and/or
regulations.
- May make recommendations for procedural and/or policy changes.
- Supervises staff, programs, and administrative functions for
assigned projects.
- Applies expert or in-depth knowledge of subject area, monitors
industry trends and best practices.
- Frequent contacts with agriculture industry, local, state, and
federal agencies, government officials, professional associations
and consumers to review industry compliance with laws/regulations.
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| RESULTS |
- Proper interpretation and application of State and Federal laws
and regulations to enforce compliance affects the health, safety
or economic well being of consumers and industry.
- Proper implementation of quality control procedures ensures
appropriate delivery of agricultural or horticultural products
and/or inspection and regulatory services.
- Actions and decisions directly impact public confidence, consumer
satisfaction and overall program success.
- Supervisory actions and decisions impact the work team’s ability
to achieve program goals and objectives.
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- Coordinates, supervises and/or evaluates the inspection, regulation
and/or quality control standards of agricultural or horticultural
products/services.
- Exercises independent judgment within scope of authority to
determine penalties and appropriate actions for regulatory non-compliance.
- Refers significantly complex issues to upper-management
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Agricultural Manager II
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| The Agricultural
Manager II role provides career tracks
for managers
who manage and coordinate complex agricultural programs and/or services
such as plant and pest services, and marketing services; or agricultural
research operations in support of research, extension or teaching
activities. Responsibilities include planning and directing program
objectives to ensure quality customer service, development of internal
(staff) and/or external (industry) training programs; and uniform
enforcement of statutory laws, regulations, procedures and/or quality
control standards. Employees serve as technical experts providing
consultation to other program areas or to businesses and consumers
as needed. |
| COMPLEXITY |
- Manages and coordinates multiple projects and a variety of program
activities.
- Oversees interpretation and enforcement of policies, procedures,
laws and/or regulations.
- May make recommendations for procedural and/or policy changes.
- Manages staff, programs, and administrative functions for assigned
area.
- Applies expert or in-depth knowledge of subject area.
- Frequent contacts with agriculture industry, state agencies,
government officials and consumers to review industry compliance
with laws/regulations
- May have frequent contacts with faculty, research staff and
students to evaluate research programs and methodology.
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| RESULTS |
- Proper interpretation and application
of State and Federal laws and regulations to enforce compliance
affects the health, safety or economic well being of consumers.
- Proper implementation of research projects
impacts outcome of experiments.
- Actions and decisions directly impact
public confidence, consumer satisfaction and overall program success.
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- Manages the inspection, regulation and/or quality control standards
of agricultural products/services, or research/teaching programs.
- Exercises independent judgment within scope of authority to
include assessment of penalties and appropriate actions for regulatory
non-compliance or identification of critical marketing issues.
- Refers significantly complex issues to upper-management.
- Plans and directs work of others through effective leadership
skills, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
- Makes recommendations for policy or legislative development
and advises higher level management on industry trends.
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Agricultural Manager III
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Code: 59018
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Pay Band: 6
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SOC: 11-9011*
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| The Agricultural
Manager III role provides career tracks
for managers of
a major statewide agricultural compliance program with multiple work
units, offices, or sub-divisions, such as plant and pest services,
product and industry standards, food distribution, or commodity grading
services. Provides program direction and coordination of services
and resources for the protection of the economic, health, safety,
and other interests of the agricultural industry and the general public.
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- Applies in-depth knowledge of laws, policies and program areas.
- Applies high level of technical expertise to manage staff and
accomplish program objectives.
- Directs emergency response efforts for product recalls, consumer
alerts or natural disasters.
- Frequent contacts with, agriculture industry, businesses, board
members, state and federal agencies, professional associations
and consumers to review industry compliance with laws, regulations
and/or assess need for legislative changes.
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| RESULTS |
- Proper decisions and actions directly impact public confidence
and consumer satisfaction.
- Effective program implementation impacts the success, and fiscal
responsibility of programs, staffing and customer service.
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- Responsible for statewide programs including development of
program objectives, budget, and allocation of resources and services.
- Identifies and implements strategies, initiatives and procedures
that support program mission and compliance/enforcement goals
for the general welfare and safety of the public.
- Plans, directs and evaluates work of others through effective
leadership skills, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
- Develops goals, objectives and strategic plans for the assigned
program; develops and modifies operating procedures and guidelines
in accordance with industry trends, and changes in laws; evaluates
program effectiveness; and recommends policy and legislative changes.
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Agricultural Manager IV
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Code: 59019
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Pay Band: 7
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SOC: 11-9011*
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| The Agricultural
Manager IV role provides career tracks
for managers
who serve as division directors for multiple statewide agricultural
and consumer services programs including meat and poultry, pesticide
services, plant and pest services, consumer affairs, product and industry
standards, and dairy and foods. Develops and implements strategies,
policies, and legislative initiatives that support economic growth
and consumer protection. |
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- Applies in-depth knowledge of consumer protection laws and regulations
governing multiple statewide programs.
- Develops/administers policy and recommends legislative changes
to the Deputy Commissioner.
- Applies high level of technical expertise to manage multiple
statewide programs/projects and accomplish objectives and goals.
- Frequent contacts with agricultural business representatives,
federal and state agencies, board members, professional associations,
and government and legislative officials to identify critical
issues, establish priorities and implement action plans.
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- Effective administration of regulatory
compliance programs for the agricultural industry and consumer
services affects the general welfare and safety of citizens, the
environment, and the agribusiness industry.
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| ACCOUNTABILITY |
- Directs the management and coordination of agency resources
and service deliveries for a major segment of the agency.
- Compliance with laws and regulations that impact the general
welfare and safety of citizens, environment, and agribusiness
industry.
- Identification of critical needs and issues that involve the
safety and economic well being of consumers and Virginia’s agricultural
industry.
- Plans and directs strategic goals through subordinate managers.
- Plans, directs and evaluates work of others through effective
leadership skills, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
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*Statistical Reporting
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| This Career Group includes, but is
not limited to, those in the following Standard Occupational Classifications:
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| 11-9011 |
Farming, Ranch & Other
Agricultural Managers |
| 19-4011 |
Agricultural & Food Service
Technicians |
| 45-0 |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry
Occupation |
| 45-1011 |
First Line Supervisor/Manager
of Farming, Fishing & Forestry Workers |
| 45-2011 |
Agricultural Inspectors |
| 45-2041 |
Graders & Sorters, Agricultural
Products |
| 45-2092 |
Farm workers & Laborers,
Crop, Nursery, & Greenhouse |
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History
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| Previous class titles (listed by
new role title). |
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Agricultural Specialist I
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CLASS CODE
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CLASS TITLE
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GRADE
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81021
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Agricultural Technician A
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3
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Agricultural Specialist II
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CLASS CODE
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CLASS TITLE
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GRADE
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81022
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Agricultural Technician B
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5
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Agricultural Specialist III
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CLASS CODE
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CLASS TITLE
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GRADE
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81312
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Agriculture Grader Inspector B
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6
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81262
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Weights and Measures Inspector
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7
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81101
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Agricultural Supervisor
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7
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81314
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Agricultural Commodity Specialist
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8
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Agricultural Specialist IV
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CLASS CODE
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CLASS TITLE
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GRADE
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81316
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Agricultural Grader Inspector C
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9
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81112
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Agricultural Inspector
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9
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81113
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Agricultural Inspector Senior
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10
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81321
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Grain Grading Field Supervisor
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10
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81317
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Agriculture & Consumer Services Regional Supervisor
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10
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81114
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Agricultural Inspection Supervisor
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11
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81413
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Grain Law Supervisor
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11
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81203
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Agriculture & Consumer Services Assistant Supervisor
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11
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Agricultural Specialist V
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CLASS CODE
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CLASS TITLE
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GRADE
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81204
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Agriculture & Consumer Services Supervisor
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12
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Agricultural Manager I
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CLASS CODE
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CLASS TITLE
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GRADE
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81102
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Agricultural Manager
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9
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81103
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Agricultural Manager Senior
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11
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Agricultural Manager II
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CLASS CODE
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CLASS TITLE
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GRADE
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81131
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Agricultural Program Coordinator
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12
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81132
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Agricultural Program Supervisor
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13
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81222
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Agricultural Commodity Program Manager
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14
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Agricultural Manager III
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CLASS CODE
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CLASS TITLE
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GRADE
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81235
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Consumer Protection Program Manager
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15
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Agricultural Manager IV
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CLASS CODE
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CLASS TITLE
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GRADE
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81404
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Consumer Protection Director
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19
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