Agricultural Inspectors

Course Advisor, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 27,930 - 67,400; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for an Agricultural Inspector to oversee inspections of agricultural commodities and facilities to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. The role involves interpreting laws, writing detailed reports, and advising farmers on best practices. Ideal candidates should have excellent analytical skills, effective communication abilities, and proficiency in relevant software tools. Competitive salary ranges from $27,930 to $67,400 per year based on experience and location.

Qualifications

• Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Provide reports and recommendations to farmers and growers.
• Testify in legal proceedings regarding findings.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and enforce government regulations.
• Review foreign product inspection systems.
• Advise farmers on production techniques.

Skills

Quality Control Analysis

Active Listening

Reading Comprehension

Monitoring

Critical Thinking

Speaking

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Access

Word processing software

Microsoft Internet Explorer

Image processing software

Job description

Agricultural Inspector

What You Need to Know About Agricultural Inspector

Agricultural Inspector Example Inspect agricultural commodities, processing equipment, and facilities, and fish and logging operations, to ensure compliance with regulations and laws governing health, quality, and safety.

What Do Agricultural Inspectors Do On a Daily Basis?

• Interpret and enforce government acts and regulations and explain required standards to agricultural workers.
• Review and monitor foreign product inspection systems in countries of origin to ensure equivalence to the U.S. system.
• Write reports of findings and recommendations and advise farmers, growers, or processors of corrective action to be taken.
• Testify in legal proceedings.
• Compare product recipes with government-approved formulas or recipes to determine acceptability.
• Advise farmers or growers of development programs or new equipment or techniques to aid in quality production.

What Every Agricultural Inspector Should Know

Agricultural Inspectors state the following job skills are important in their day-to-day work.

Quality Control Analysis: Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Other Agricultural Inspector Job Titles

• Poultry Inspector
• Field Disease and Insect Control Inspector
• Cotton Inspector
• Brand Inspector
• Flour Inspector

Job Demand for Agricultural Inspectors

In 2016, there was an estimated number of 15,600 jobs in the United States for Agricultural Inspector. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 4.5% which is below the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 700 new jobs for Agricultural Inspector by 2026. The BLS estimates 2,200 yearly job openings in this field.

The states with the most job growth for Agricultural Inspector are Montana, North Dakota, and Washington. Watch out if you plan on working in Maryland, Vermont, or Ohio. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Salary for an Agricultural Inspector

The average yearly salary of an Agricultural Inspector ranges between $27,930 and $67,400.

Agricultural Inspectors who work in Connecticut, New York, or Vermont, make the highest salaries.

How much do Agricultural Inspectors make in each U.S. state?

• Arizona: $35,650
• Arkansas: $44,320
• California: $49,950
• Colorado: $47,390
• Connecticut: $73,150
• Delaware: $45,130
• Florida: $36,350
• Georgia: $41,670
• Idaho: $41,330
• Illinois: $56,050
• Indiana: $46,070
• Iowa: $51,760
• Kansas: $44,750
• Kentucky: $42,690
• Louisiana: $51,140
• Maryland: $47,090
• Minnesota: $45,600
• Mississippi: $39,410
• Missouri: $42,610
• Montana: $43,930
• Nebraska: $43,140
• Nevada: $30,430
• New Jersey: $59,590
• New Mexico: $38,270
• New York: $63,330
• North Carolina: $43,530
• North Dakota: $43,130
• Ohio: $45,630
• Oklahoma: $37,810
• Oregon: $44,020
• Pennsylvania: $55,700
• South Carolina: $41,780
• Tennessee: $44,860
• Texas: $49,840
• Vermont: $58,960
• Virginia: $42,060
• Washington: $46,720
• West Virginia: $35,750
• Wisconsin: $47,350
• Wyoming: $30,570

What Tools do Agricultural Inspectors Use?

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Agricultural Inspectors:

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Access
• Word processing software
• Microsoft Internet Explorer
• Image processing software

How to Become an Agricultural Inspector

What education or degrees do I need to become an Agricultural Inspector?

How Long Does it Take to Become an Agricultural Inspector?

Agricultural Inspectors Sector

The table below shows some of the most common industries where those employed in this career field work.

Related Careers

Those thinking about becoming an Agricultural Inspector might also be interested in the following careers:

• Manufacturing Production Technicians

Those who work as an Agricultural Inspector sometimes switch careers to one of these choices:

• Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products
• Fish and Game Wardens

References:

• Bureau of Labor Statistics
• College Factual
• O*NET Online