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South Carolina Department of Agriculture · 2 weeks ago

Commodity and Compliance Inspector

Columbia, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is seeking a Commodity and Compliance Inspector. This role involves performing regulatory inspections of hemp and fruit and vegetable commodities, issuing inspection certificates, and ensuring compliance with agricultural practices. The inspector will also provide administrative support and communicate with farmers and the public regarding regulations.

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Responsibilities

Performing regulatory inspections of hemp pursuant to the SC Hemp Farming Act and the SC State plan, as well as performing regulatory Fruit and Vegetable Inspections 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

Qualification

Commodity inspectionAgricultural programs experienceData collectionAnalysisAgriculture techniquesCustomer serviceEffective communicationDetail-orientedTeam-oriented

Required

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