State of West Virginia · 1 week ago
Compliance Officer-WV Department of Agriculture-Kanawha Co.
Charleston, WV
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$42K/yr - $47K/yr
2+ years expThe State of West Virginia is seeking a Compliance Officer for the Department of Agriculture in Kanawha County. This role involves managing compliance programs, providing guidance on laws and regulations, and participating in hearings and community programs to ensure adherence to agency goals.
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Responsibilities
Provide guidance to the division director in the formulation and implementation of compliance programs
Assist with drafting and/or amending laws, rules, and regulations regarding division programs
Justify, before the legislature, and submissions regarding divisional policy change requiring legislative approval
Administrative state laws, federal contracts, and emergency programs as required
Utilize USA Plants, LIMS, and USA Food Safety computer programs, performs data entry concerning product label claims when samples of product are received for analyses
Utilize these same computer programs, performs data entry of laboratory analyses and generates product dispositions which are reviewed to ensure compliance with programs under the control of the division, assigning an operational status to the manufacturer or distributor of regulated product
Select and prepare summaries of cases which require review by the division director and/or the Commissioner
Participates in hearings and other civil cases at the Department level by presenting policies related to individual cases, arriving at dispositions and penalty assessments, as appropriate. Prepare formal reports for dissemination
Participate in conferences, conventions, and all other community programs designed to coordinate the agency’s goals and activities with those of other organizations
Prepare annual reports, work plans, and similar documents pertaining to programs for submission to the division director
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in a field directly related to the area of assignment, such as business, criminal justice, agriculture, biology or environmental science
Two years of full-time paid employment in areas of agricultural inspections and related compliance issues
Valid driver's license is required
Satisfactory completion of pre-employment drug testing
Satisfactory completion of pre-employment law enforcement background investigation, including DMV records
Must maintain a positive image of the Commissioner, West Virginia Department of Agriculture
Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations pertinent to the work of the agency
Knowledge and abilities in business matters and public administration
Knowledge and abilities in the area of social science to include economics, employment, industrial relations, housing, and community relations
Ability to interpret laws and regulations for others
Ability to deal effectively with complaints, employers, community groups, and the general public
Ability in effective public speaking
Ability to exercise good judgement in appraising situations and making good decisions
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State of West Virginia
Wild & Wonderful West Virginia is a U.S. state located in the Appalachian region of the Southern United States.
Founded in 1863Charleston, West Virginia, USA
10001+ employees
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