Agriculture Marketing and Inspection Representative 1
Hybrid
Recruitment # 250725-4884AR-001
Location Hartford, CT
Date Opened 7/28/2025 12:00:00 AM
Salary $72,758 - $91,881/year (New state employees start at the minimum.)
Job Type Open to the Public
Close Date 8/11/2025 11:59:00 PM
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Introduction
The State of Connecticut (https://www.ct.gov/) Department of Agriculture (DoAg (https://portal.ct.gov/doag) ) Bureau of Regulatory Services (https://portal.ct.gov/doag/regulatory/regulatory/bureau-of-regulatory-services) is accepting applications for the position of
Agriculture Marketing and Inspection Representative 1 (AMIR1 (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=4884AR&LinkSpec=RecruitNum2&R1=&R3=) ), to support its Animal Health program and potentially other programs in the future. This position will be responsible for program outreach, inspections, and testing of poultry and livestock operations, dairy farms, and other agricultural facilities for compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
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THE ROLE
The candidate selected for this position will be responsible for a variety of tasks , including but not limited to:
Testing poultry and livestock farms, as well as dairy farms
Sampling milk processing plants and other agricultural operations
Interpreting and communicating state and federal laws and regulations
Compiling necessary reports for state and federal stakeholders
Attending outreach events to promote programs
Assisting UCONN Extension with outreach and training initiatives
Perform related duties as required (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=4884AR&LinkSpec=RecruitNum2&R1=&R3=)
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Monday - Friday
Full-time
First shift (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM)
Location: Hartford, CT
Hybrid position (telework and office/on-site)
ABOUT US
The mission of the Department of Agriculture is to foster a healthy economic, environmental and social climate for agriculture by developing, promoting, and regulating agricultural businesses; protecting agricultural and aquacultural resources; enforcing laws pertaining to domestic animals; and promoting an understanding among the state's citizens of the diversity of Connecticut agriculture, its cultural heritage and its contribution to the state's economy.
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Selection Plan
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
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BEFORE YOU APPLY:
Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the 'Apply' or 'Apply Online' buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.
AFTER YOU APPLY:
Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire's expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
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The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
QUESTIONS? WE'RE HERE TO HELP:
Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Sharon McIntosh, at Sharon.McIntosh@ct.gov.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Department of Agriculture, this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the development and inspection of agricultural businesses, production and processing plants and retail facilities for compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
MARKETING PROGRAMS:
Promotes and develops domestic and international markets for agricultural products;
Conducts seminars to assist in development of agricultural businesses and products;
Makes presentations to public and private groups regarding agricultural programs or issues;
Conducts surveys and market research;
Develops and disseminates technical information to promote development of agricultural businesses, land development and conservation within state;
Gathers information and prepares reports;
May conduct or coordinate special marketing projects;
Performs related duties as required.
INSPECTION PROGRAMS:
Inspects dairy farms, processing plants, livestock and poultry farms, feed and fertilizer plants, storage facilities, stores and seed packers for compliance with state and federal laws and regulations;
Collects samples for testing, conducts tests and interprets results in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations;
Checks permits, licenses and interstate health charts;
Observes sampling techniques;
Gathers and records information and writes reports;
Responds to related complaints from general public;
May inspect dairy products at schools;
Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Knowledge of
production, marketing, research development or processing of agricultural businesses or commodities;
wholesale and retail marketing practices;
business development and promotional techniques and strategies;
relevant local, state and federal laws and regulations;
state and federal legislative process;
plant and animal disease control methods and procedures;
inspection and investigation methods and techniques;
Skills
interpersonal skills;
oral and written communication skills;
Ability to utilize computer software.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Five (5) years of experience in the marketing, research, development, production or inspection of agricultural commodities or businesses.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
College training in agriculture or a closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience inspecting agricultural operations such as livestock or poultry farms, processing facilities, feed mills, or seed packaging facilities for compliance with regulatory requirements
Experience with applying state and federal regulations related to food safety, animal health, agricultural products, or environmental compliance
Experience handling poultry, livestock, testing animals, and recording results in accordance with regulatory protocols
Experience writing, reviewing, and communicating official documentation with stakeholders
Experience using Microsoft Office applications and cloud-based platforms for report writing, data entry, and information sharing
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Incumbents in this class may be required to lift heavy objects; may be exposed to moderately disagreeable conditions; may be exposed to some risk of injury from animals.
Conclusion
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.
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