Commodities and Compliance Inspector Position Available In Lexington, South Carolina

Commodities and Compliance Inspector 2.9 2.9 out of 5 stars Lexington County, SC

• Hybrid work Job Responsibilities

• INTERNAL POSTING

• Only current SCDA employees will be considered for this position
• The SC Department of Agriculture is seeking a Commodity and Compliance Inspector.

Do you have a passion for SC Agriculture? Do you enjoy working independently outdoors while also contributing to a larger team? Are you extremely detailed and organized? If these aspects appeal to you this could be the opportunity you have been looking for! As a Commodity and Compliance Inspector, your responsibilities will include: Performing regulatory inspections of agricultural commodities pursuant to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Federal-State Inspection Service (FSIS) and SC Acts and Plans. Issue inspection certificates for commodities inspected. Performing USDA Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), Harmonized GAP (HGAP) and HGAP Plus audits. Collecting hemp samples, conducting pre-harvest and post-harvest inspections, along with verification audits. Verifying Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates, commodity varieties, permit locations, and farmer information. Transporting samples to shipping location or to SCDA laboratory for testing. Inspecting hemp processing facilities for compliance with the SC State Plan. Assisting with maintaining accurate files, documents, and statements. Communicating with farmers and members of the public regarding the program and regulations. Providing administrative support to the Commodities and Compliance Inspection office up to three days per week to include, but not limited to ordering supplies, covering phones, and assisting with overall business operations of office. Assist with operations of the Phillips Market Center (PMC) to include setting up/taking down tables/chairs, assisting clients, and answering calls. Working after-hours and/or events.

BENEFITS

Generous State benefits to include retirement, health, vision, dental and life insurance. Premium for BCBS State Standard Plan for employee only coverage is less than $100/month! Premium for BCBS State Standard Plan for full family coverage is only $307/month! 13 paid holidays; generous annual and sick leave accruals. Up to 6 weeks paid parental leave. Deferred Compensation Program. Employee Assistance Program Free counseling sessions for employees and household members Free Life Management Services (legal, financial, and more) Minimum and Additional Requirements Must be a current employee of SCDA. Associate degree or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. At least two years’ experience in agricultural programs with emphasis on commodity inspection, production, and marketing. A high school diploma and four years’ experience in agricultural programs may be substituted, subject to approval from the State Human Resources Division. Valid state driver’s license and ability to drive a vehicle. Must pass federal and SC background check. No previous drug convictions. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in agricultural sciences, business or production, animal science, horticulture, plant science or soil science. Knowledge of agriculture/horticulture techniques. Knowledge of data collection, tracking, recording and analysis. Strong customer service background. Additional Comments Must have knowledge of general office procedures, grammatical rules and documentation formats while following state and federal policies. Must have the ability to climb, stoop and lift up to 25 lbs. for inspections. Extensive day travel required in State provided vehicle and periodic overnight travel. Must be able to work in extreme heat and endure long periods of walking or standing. Requires flexible schedule during peak periods. Must be able to distinguish odors and good color perception when grading commodities. Ability to exercise judgement in applying and interpreting policies, procedures, rules and regulations, be detail oriented and highly organized. Must be proficient in oral and written communication and computer skills and programs (MS Word, Excel). Ability to be tactful and maintain positive working relationships with staff, vendors, applicants and general public. Required to report to the Phillips Market Center on the campus of the Columbia State Farmers Market two to three per week September to April.