STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Agriculture Marketing and Inspection Representative 1

Hybrid

Recruitment #260303-4884AR-001

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Introduction
THE POSITION:
The State of Connecticut, Department of Agriculture (DoAg) is seeking an Agriculture Marketing and Inspection Representative 1 (AMIR 1) to join their team. In this role you will be responsible for developing, evaluating, and providing continuity for the programs which positively impact Connecticut farmers through administration of a variety of state and federal programs, for the Bureau of Agricultural Development and Resource Conservation.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
  • SCHEDULE: Full-Time (40 Hours), First Shift (7:30 A.M.-4:00 P.M.), Monday-Friday, Hybrid position (telework and office/on-site)
  • ADDRESS: 450 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT
PLEASE NOTE:
  • Alternative work schedules are available, upon completion of a successful working test period, for work-related schedule adjustments, which may result from the attendance of industry meetings on nights and weekends.
  • In-state travel will be required; a state car will be made available.
  • Out-of-state travel may be required occasionally, to attend trainings/meetings/seminars.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
THE ROLE:
The candidate selected for this position will maintain duties, which include but are not limited to:
  • Oversee the administration, implementation, and reporting of multiple federally funded grant programs in the areas of food access, market access for farmers, and farmland access, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, funding requirements, and reporting along with management of program partners and corresponding agreements;
  • Manages and monitors program outcomes for the Connecticut FarmLink program, including program website, contracts with program partners, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders;
  • Acts as a principal point of contact for beginning farmers and urban farmers, providing information on available programs and resources and facilitating connections to appropriate services; and
  • Provides coordination and support to agency-administered and statutorily authorized, boards, councils, and commissions and other stakeholder working groups or committees.
ABOUT US:
The mission of the Department of Agriculture is to foster a healthy economic, environmental and social climate for agriculture by developing, promoting, and regulating agricultural businesses; protecting agricultural and aquacultural resources; enforcing laws pertaining to domestic animals; and promoting an understanding among the state's citizens of the diversity of Connecticut agriculture, its cultural heritage and its contribution to the state's economy.

The mission of the Bureau of Ag Development & Resource Conservation is to expand relationships and encourage consumption of CT farm products and to preserve and safeguard CT farmland and farmland soils through programs and services which enable agribusiness to expand their markets and capacity for agricultural sustainability. The Bureau Vision is to cultivate and support a sustainable, equitable food system that increases market access for farmers and food sovereignty for the better of all.

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Selection Plan

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BEFORE YOU APPLY: 

  • Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.  
  • Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting. 
  • Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. 
  • Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. 
  • Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State.  Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. 
  • Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. 
  • Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Agriculture, this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the development and inspection of agricultural businesses, production and processing plants and retail facilities for compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

MARKETING PROGRAMS:
  • Promotes and develops domestic and international markets for agricultural products;
  • Conducts seminars to assist in development of agricultural businesses and products;
  • Makes presentations to public and private groups regarding agricultural programs or issues;
  • Conducts surveys and market research;
  • Develops and disseminates technical information to promote development of agricultural businesses, land development and conservation within state;
  • Gathers information and prepares reports;
  • May conduct or coordinate special marketing projects;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • production, marketing, research development or processing of agricultural businesses or commodities;
    • wholesale and retail marketing practices;
    • business development and promotional techniques and strategies;
    • relevant local, state and federal laws and regulations;
    • state and federal legislative process;
    • plant and animal disease control methods and procedures;
    • inspection and investigation methods and techniques;
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Five (5) years of experience in the marketing, research, development, production or inspection of agricultural commodities or businesses.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training in agriculture or a closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
  • Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience administering programs, including coordination of program partners or subcontractors, achieving data-driven outcomes, and program evaluation.
  • Experience coordinating and facilitating events, meetings, workshops, review panels, or trainings.
  • Experience managing grant programs as a grantor.
  • Experience working with farms, including urban and beginning farmers.
  • Experience with agribusiness development or technical assistance.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift heavy objects; may be exposed to moderately disagreeable conditions; may be exposed to some risk of injury from animals.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.


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