Hemp Enforcement Inspector #01443

Title: Hemp Enforcement Inspector #01443

State Role Title: Environmental Specialist I

Hiring Range: $47,722 - $62,493 annually

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Agriculture

Location: MOBILE WORKERS SW

Agency Website: https://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking a self-motivated person who is eager to learn and to become part of our team. This position will work to ensure regulated hemp products in the Commonwealth of Virginia comply with all laws and regulations. Duties include evaluating and reporting on hemp products at regulated establishments to include labeling and packaging requirements; conducting onsite reviews and meetings; reviewing facility conditions and evaluating other retail food safety requirements. Additionally, this position will review certificates of analysis; conduct complaint investigations; and review regulated hemp product retail facility registrations, hemp food safety permits, and hemp disclosure forms for assigned territory. The selected individual will establish and work from a home office in or convenient to the City of Virginia Beach. The home office must have reliable internet access. A state vehicle will be provided for business use only and must remain parked within the territory.

Minimum Qualifications

Thorough knowledge of inspection and investigation practices and procedures. Ability to read, interpret, communicate, and apply complex laws and regulations and product labels; to work in an adverse environment to gather information and deescalate challenging situations, make autonomous decisions, and take appropriate actions in diverse circumstances and environments; and to prepare and maintain detailed inspection and investigation reports, tend to other related administrative requirements, monitor and assess the performance of regulated entities, and document improvements or take correction action. Ability to effectively communicate, both written and orally; to work both independently and in a team environment; to successfully interact with co-workers, the public, the hemp industry and other regulated agencies; and to be self-motivated, detail oriented and effectively plan and organize work activities. Fundamental knowledge of computer applications. Must have (or be eligible for) and maintain a valid driver’s license and have a driving record that reflects a sense of responsibility for highway safety. Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position which includes good visual acuity and the ability to walk, bend, stretch, crouch, and lift loads up to 40 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodations. Ability to attend mandatory meetings, trainings, etc. and to travel (day and overnight to possibly include weekends) as requested/needed. H.S. Diploma/GED required.

Additional Considerations

A combination of related education, training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills, and abilities to include knowledge of food science, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, environmental health, compliance, law enforcement or a related field.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that before we can legally employ an individual, we must verify both the identity and employment authorization of the individual. VDACS uses Form I-9 to satisfy this requirement. Form I-9, instructions, and the List of Acceptable Documents can be found at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9. VDACS does not offer sponsorship for employment purposes; therefore, the selected candidate will need to be able to provide acceptable documents in accordance with Form I-9 (use link above for more details). Additionally, VDACS participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional assistance with this requirement, please contact hr.vdacs@vdacs.virginia.gov.

Final candidate must successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yell