Agricultural Environmental Compliance Inspector

State of Louisiana; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-funded EAP (Employee Assist.

Competitive pay and benefits

Job summary

The State of Louisiana, Department of Agriculture and Forestry, invites applications for an Agricultural Environmental Specialist in East Carroll Parish. The role covers professional regulatory inspections across fertilizer, horticulture, pesticides, seeds, and more, with supervision from its managers.

Join a mission-driven organization offering career growth, competitive pay, and collaborative teamwork. Travel statewide and diverse field responsibilities expected.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in agriculture, chemistry, natural resource management, structural pest control, or inspection/enforcement.
• Bachelor’s degree in forestry, agricultural, biological, chemical, environmental science, or engineering.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and compile data from inspections into technical reports using regulatory criteria.
• Ensure consumer products meet quality standards through routine sampling across multiple fields.
• Issue stop orders on unregistered or substandard goods or activities.
• Conduct field inspections of crops, seed sampling, and seed certification facility inspections.
• Inspect pesticide producers, distributors, dealers, or applicators for licensing/compliance.
• Inspect structures treated by pest companies to verify termite control standards.
• Collect routine regulatory samples from manufacturers, dealers, and farmers.
• Use electronic devices to document inspections and stay current with technology.
• Operate state vehicle and travel statewide for inspections.

Skills

Communicating Effectively

Making Accurate Judgments

Thinking Critically

Following Instructions

Project Coordination

Education

Three years experience in agriculture/related field

Bachelor’s degree in forestry/agriculture/biological/chemical/environmental science/engineering

Job description

The State of Louisiana, Department of Agriculture and Forestry, invites applications for an Agricultural Environmental Specialist in East Carroll Parish. The role covers professional regulatory inspections across fertilizer, horticulture, pesticides, seeds, and more, with supervision from its managers.

Join a mission-driven organization offering career growth, competitive pay, and collaborative teamwork. Travel statewide and diverse field responsibilities expected.