Job Description

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8/21/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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Agricultural Regulatory Specialist I

Pay Grade
12

Salary

$35,712.48 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

General Government Cabinet | Department of Agriculture

Location

Location Varies, USA

McCracken, Livingston, Marshall, Webster, Daviess, McClean, Muhlenberg, Crittenden,
Calloway, Caldwell, Henderson, Graves, Union, Lyon, Hopkins and Ohio Counties.

Preferred candidate will live in one of these counties.

Description

We would love to have you join our team at the Kentucky Department of Agriculture! Our department provides
services and programs across the Commonwealth which benefit every Kentuckian each day.

This position is in the Office for Consumer and Environmental Protection, Division of Environmental Services.

The Agricultural Regulatory Specialist I job duties will include:

Learns to perform basic inspections consisting of weed identification for the nuisance weed
program using criteria set by the Division of Environmental Services per state and federal
regulations. Performs spraying services for the Noxious Weed Spraying Program using a
commercial sprayer and spraying approved chemicals on areas deemed to contain harmful weeds in
order to eradicate them.
Learns to perform basic inspections for black fly and mosquito populations for Department of
Agriculture pest abatement programs by identifying areas with large numbers and using fogger in
those areas to diminish them.
Assists agribusinesses with chemical container collection and recycling in relation to state
and federal requirements administered by the Department of Agriculture. Collect unwanted
chemical containers from businesses who have agreed to host a collection site and send to the
proper recycling center approved through the Department.
Completes operational reports for the pest programs administered by the Department. Maintains
spraying equipment and vehicle in good working order.
Other duties as assigned.

This position requires: good communication skills, working knowledge of general computer skills, ability to
work and complete tasks independently, possess a valid driver’s license and may require overnight stays.

KDA programs impact all Kentuckians in some way each and every day. We take pride and satisfaction in carrying
out the many programs offered by the Department! Selected candidate will work to build customer relationships
and provide excellent customer service.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:
Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
Experience in agriculture, inspection, quality control, regulatory, chemical application or application or inspection of pesticides or restricted chemicals, or a related field will substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Typical working conditions will require travel to such places as stockyards, farms, businesses, and amusement parks. Has close contact with livestock animals in such areas as stockyards, barns and/or barnyards.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact John Hendricks at John.Hendricks@ky.gov or 502-573-0282.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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Industry

Government & Public Safety

Company Size

5,001-10,000 employees

Headquarters

Frankfort, Kentucky

Year Founded

1792

Website

kentucky.gov

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