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Working Title: Plant Industry Inspector 1

Job Class: Plant Industry Inspector 1

Agency: Minnesota Department of Agriculture

• Job ID : 79455

• Location : East Grand Forks

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : This vacancy is open for bidders and for all qualified job seekers.

• Date Posted : 08/28/2024

• Closing Date : 09/16/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota Department of Agriculture

• Division/Unit : Plant Protection Division / Potato Inspection Staff

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes - Up to 50% of the time

• Salary Range: $21.04 - $29.24 / hourly; $43,931 - $61,053 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - AFSCME Technical

• Work Area : Potato Inspection Staff

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position will inspect potatoes and related commodities for grade and condition at shipping points and will inspect seed potato fields and storage facilities for certified seed potato producers and shippers in designated areas of Minnesota.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper years of service crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

Hold a GED, high school diploma or equivalent

Experience with personal computers, computer peripherals such as printers and scanners and software such as PowerPoint, Excel, Word, SharePoint, and other web-based inspection tools.

Demonstrated experience with time management, organizing and planning work.

Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a professional, clear concise, accurate and effective manner to a wide range of audiences such as external clientele, industry, citizens of the state, regulated businesses, etc.

Experience interpreting and consistently applying written protocols and standards.

Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle record subject to review.

The ability to celebrate diversity and a strong commitment to a respectful and inclusive work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Biology, Chemistry, Epidemiology, Public or Environmental Health, Animal or Food Science, or a related field,

Experience working with regulatory officials of other state and federal government agencies.

Industry food processing experience such as food safety auditing, food safety regulatory affairs, or food manufacturing industry experience in food production or sanitation operations or quality assurance work.

Experience inspecting or handling fruits and vegetables.

Experience making appropriate decisions with minimal direction and ability to follow and carry out detailed instructions given by the supervisor.

Laboratory work experience.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements and environmental conditions described in this section are representative of those that may be required of an employee to successfully perform the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for more than 1/3 of the work time using a computer and or telephone. Information is also communicated through writing and face-to face conversations with clients and visitors. The employee uses wrists, hands, and fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, color vision and eye/hand coordination. Working conditions are often cold, dark, and damp and may involve considerable amounts of dirt and decomposing plant material.

Additional Requirements

A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. It is the policy of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, as part of its hiring procedures, to conduct background checks on the finalist(s) for positions within the agency. The background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and former state employees only)

• Employment Reference Check

• Driver’s License Check

• Conflict of Interest Review

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.