Agriculture Field Inspector

Job Posting Title

Agriculture Field Inspector

Agency

040 DEPT OF AGRICULTURE FOOD & FORESTRY

Supervisory Organization

Agriculture, Food & Forestry

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

October 24, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

October 23, 2025

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

up to $25.51 hourly

Job Description

The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF) is seeking a full time Agricultural Environmental Management Services (AEMS) Field Inspector Level I or Level II in the AEMS Division. This position (PIN 04000278) is in state government. This position will require frequent travel. The State of Oklahoma offers a comprehensive Benefits Package, including a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents. The hourly pay for this position is up to $25.51 based on education and experience.  

Position Description:   This position will be responsible for planning, conducting, and coordinating inspections related to Agricultural Environmental Management Service (AEMS) Division programs which include Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO), Licensed Managed Feeding Operations (LMFO), Poultry Feeding Operations (PFO), Poultry Waste Applicators (PWA), Composting Facilities, Pet Breeders & Shelters, and the Agricultural Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (AgPDES).  These operations ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations and provide protection for consumers and others within the industry. Responsibilities include performing onsite inspections and investigations associated with complaints, discharges, catastrophic death loss, and routine inspections with these programs.

Selected applicant must reside either Beaver, Cimarron or Texas county or be willing to move within 3 (three) months of hire date.

Typical Functions:

• Conducts inspections, investigations, samplings, and surveys of agricultural services, operations, products, facilities, and related activities of owners, operators, producers, and distributors of agricultural products to ensure compliance with agricultural laws.
• Audits records of licensed facilities and waste applicators.
• Provides technical assistance and consultative services to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, rules, and regulations related to the AEMS programs and educate the licensee and other individuals within the industry.
• Inspects agricultural facilities, dealers, manufacturers and producers in an area or district to ensure compliance with production, quality control programs, and environmental land protection laws and standards.
• Collects samples of water, soil, and animal samples for analysis to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Prepares inspection, complaint, and enforcement documentation.
• Presents cases of apparent violations and serves as expert witness in formal hearings and courts of law regarding agricultural regulatory requirements.

• Researches, develops, and assists in the implementation of long-term planning for efficient use of the state’s air and water resources; assists in the development of waste reduction practices through recycling and pollution prevention programs; ensures waste disposal practices protect land resources for present and future use.
   

Level Description:

Level I – This is the basic level of this job family where employees are assigned duties and responsibilities involving beginning level work in a training status to build their skills in conducting investigations, performing basic professional analysis and interpreting state and federal laws, rules and regulations concerning agricultural products and services. In this role they will be involved in the evaluation of inspection and survey data, preparing technical records and reports, and assisting in making recommendations concerning remedial action to correct environmental or water problems.
Level II - This is the career level of this job family where employees are assigned duties and responsibilities at the full performance level for performing a full range of tasks involving investigation, analysis, and interpretation of state and federal laws.  In this role, employees will evaluate inspection and survey data, prepare technical reports and records, and make recommendations concerning remedial action