AGRICULTURAL INSPECTOR II8206C3 Pay Grade: 23 DEFINITION OF WORK Summary This is advanced inspection work in an agricultural and/or domestic animal regulatory program. Work involves conducting inspections to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, or local laws. Duties include on-site testing of agricultural meat or dairy products and their facilities, monitoring egg shell compliance and egg grading, and inspecting weighing and measuring devices, or monitoring compliance of animal facilities. Standard Classification Factors Supervision Received - LEVEL B: "Under general supervision..." Employees working under general supervision usually receive some instructions with respect to the details of most assignments but are free to develop their own work sequences within established procedures, methods and policies. They are often physically removed from their supervisor and subject to only periodic checks. Difficulty - LEVEL B: Average - Where the employee is confronted with a variety of duties susceptible to different methods of solution which, in turn, places a correspondingly higher demand upon resourcefulness and concentration. Positions which require the analysis and evaluation of raw data and the rendering of conclusions would, in many instances, fall into this category. Complexity - LEVEL C: Work is of a standardized nature that may involve a variety of duties. Analytical thought becomes more important at this level due to increased data and changing situations. Tasks usually have several steps, some of which may not be directly related. Alternatives may exist for processes or methods to be used in solving problems. Workers at this level exercise a moderate amount of independent judgment. Work is controlled by routine review and reporting to or consultation with supervisors. When guidelines exist at this level, they tend to be more complicated or technical in nature requiring careful interpretation. Consequences of Actions and Decisions - LEVEL D: Consequences of actions or decisions at this level are significant as the work may be rarely if ever reviewed, making errors difficult to detect. Errors may cause major program failure or a high degree of confusion. Injuries to others due to errors are serious or incapacitating or both and costs due to errors are substantial. Contacts - LEVEL A: The purpose of the contact is to obtain, clarify, give or screen established factual information, regardless of the type (i.e., easily understood or technical) within a well defined relationship. Normal communication skills are required. Physical Demands - LEVEL B: The work requires light physical exertion. The employee may be required to perform handling activities with lightweight or easily moved items (e.g. books, file folders, boxes of office supplies, small machine parts, etc.); perform moving activities for brief periods; operate light equipment; perform repetitive motions for brief periods; confined to a work area. Environmental Conditions - LEVEL B: The work environment involves moderate hazards, risks or discomforts. Exposure to minor deviations from pleasant environmental conditions is normal. Minor to serious injuries are possible. Supervision/Leadership - LEVEL B: Involves functional leadership responsibility. As a "lead worker", performing essentially the same or similar work as those overseen, responsibility includes training, instructing, scheduling and reviewing. As a "project leader" may be responsible for a phase(s) of a single project which includes planning, coordinating and reviewing the work of others. This level may also involve limited administrative responsibility such as participating in the evaluation of work performance. Distinguishing Features Differs from the Agricultural Inspector I class in which the incumbent performs routine technical inspection work. Differs from the Agricultural Inspector III class in which the incumbent performs supervisory and or technical inspection work of all types. EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED Inspects agricultural facilities, facilities housing pet animals, dealerships, and equipment for cleanliness to determine compliance with laws, regulations, and standards. Applies standard tests to weighing and measuring devices, livestock scales, and gasoline and oil dispensing units; seals scales or other weighing devices in conformance with tolerances and condemns those devices that are defective. Plans and conducts inspections of safety equipment and containers used to transport and store anhydrous ammonia; inspects premises for compliance with location requirements. Conducts complaint investigations on products regulated. Conducts on-site testing of agricultural meat or dairy products and their facilities; monitors egg shell compliance and egg grading. Monitors and assesses the quality of the work of technicians and service companies that test weights and measures. Inspects weighing and measuring devices. Collects samples of fertilizers and feed products, making on the spot tests or sending them for laboratory analysis. Reviews regulations with licensees to ensure compliance. Examines animals on premises if suspicious of disease. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS Knowledge *Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to the agricultural industry, the commercial use of weighing and measuring devices, and the sale of agricultural products. Knowledge of sampling procedures and practices as related to agricultural fertilizers and feedstuffs. Knowledge of the mechanical features of measuring devices used in commercial operations. *Knowledge of calibration methods, techniques, and instruments. *Knowledge of the metric system. *Knowledge of sanitary procedures and practices as related to meat and poultry processing and packing or the manufacture of dairy products. *Knowledge of the timing of materials. Abilities *Ability to collect and present evidence of violations of laws and regulations and to give testimony in court. *Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and with personnel of private industry. *Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds. *Ability to maintain complete and accurate records. *Ability to communicate effectively. *Ability to explain and interpret laws and regulations to the public and personnel of private industry. *Ability to learn standard testing and/or inspecting techniques pertaining to weights and measures, livestock slaughtering, dairy products or agricultural feed products. *Necessary at Entry MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Two years of experience in agricultural product inspection and measurement. Education in agricultural sciences may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. NC: 06/93 |