Feed & Fertilizer Inspector

**Job Title** Feed & Fertilizer Inspector **Agency** Texas A&M Agrilife Research **Department** Feed & Fert Control Service **Proposed Minimum Salary** $23.18 hourly **Job Location** College Station, Texas **Job Type** Staff **Job Description** Under supervision, works cooperatively with the feed and fertilizer industry to ensure compliance with requirements in the Texas Agriculture Code and Rules for the Texas Feed & Fertilizer Control Service. **Responsibilities:** * Travel to and/or call on feed and fertilizer manufacturers, distributors, integrated operations and consumers to identify, inspect and sample products subject to the Texas Commercial Feed and Fertilizer Control Acts. * Examine and review product labeling and documentation. * Prepare, complete and submit technical communications such as inspection and investigation reports, summaries and presentations in a timely, legible fashion. * Develop knowledge of industry operations in the assigned duty area, and become familiar with regulations and policies. * Under direct supervision, conduct investigations related to animal illness or death, crop loss, adulterated product, and misbranded product. * Complete basic training and participate in educational outreach activities as directed. * Assist to conduct compliance, enforcement and emergency response activities. * Adhere to Office of the Texas State Chemist standard operating procedures (SOPs) and suggest improvements. * Recognize and report conditions that require regulatory attention. * Operate and maintain state vehicle and equipment. * Promote workplace safety and use appropriate personal protective equipment. * Testify and give deposition for administrative hearings and court cases. * Conduct basic inspections and investigations under state authority. **Required Education and Experience:** * Bachelor’s degree or higher in agriculture-related field or agribusiness **Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:** * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Excellent computer software skills, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. * Ability to develop strong investigation and interrogatory skills. * Strong analytical skills and an eye for detail. * Ability to work cooperatively and solve problems in a professional manner. * Ability to pass an FDA background check and obtain commissioning from FDA. * Other duties as required. * **Reside in/provide surveillance for the following counties: Bell, Burnet, Coryell, Falls, Freestone, Hamilton, Lampasas, Limestone, Llano, McLennan, Mills, Navarro, San Saba, Travis** **Required Licenses or Certifications:** * Ability to pass an FDA background check and obtain animal food and drug commissioning form FDA. **Other Requirements:** * Climb, stretch, work at great heights, and carry heavy loads (100 lbs.). * Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on holidays/weekends. * Work within the assigned duty area. * Travel required. * Emergency response required. **Preferred Requirements:** * Valid Drivers License All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.