Agricultural Regulatory Specialist I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Kentucky; Remote; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Annual leave

Sick leave

Deferred compensation plan

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Agriculture, is seeking an Agricultural Regulatory Specialist I to inspect amusement rides and related attractions across Kentucky. The position operates from a home workstation with state-issued equipment and a state vehicle for inspections, with reports completed remotely.

Travel to sites is required within various counties, and the role expects occasional trainings in- and out-of-state.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Learn the laws and regulations regarding amusement rides, inflatables and other attractions that are licensed by the Department.
• Learn to perform inspections on amusement rides.
• Travel to inspection sites in state-issued vehicle.
• Attend trainings both in-state and out-of-state.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Maintain equipment in good working order.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Prefer candidates with background in vehicle maintenance, mechanical hydraulics, pneumatics and/or electricity.
• Employee will be expected to climb to heights of 100 feet and work in cramped and close spaces.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Agricultural Regulatory Specialist I

Advertisement Closes: 11/8/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Pay Grade: 12

Salary: $36,426.00 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

The position will work in the following counties as location varies: Hancock, Breckenridge, Hardin, Meade, Bullitt, Jefferson, Spencer, Shelby, Oldham, Henry, Owen, Carroll, Trimble, Gallatin, Boone & Kenton.

Description

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

This position will work in these will be across Kentucky and will work from a home work station. The employeewill commute to the inspection sites from their home daily in a state-issued vehicle and once inspections arecompleted, will return home. Reports and paperwork will be completed from home and vehicle using state-issuedcomputer equipment. A state-issued cell phone will be provided for business purposes.

This position is in our Office for Consumer and Environmental Protection, Amusement Safety Branch and has thefollowing duties:

• Learn the laws and regulations regarding amusement rides, inflatables and other attractions that are licensed by the Department.
• Learn to perform inspections on amusement rides.
• Travel to inspection sites in state-issued vehicle.
• Attend trainings both in-state and out-of-state.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Maintain equipment in good working order.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Prefer candidates with background in vehicle maintenance, mechanical hydraulics, pneumatics and/or electricity.
• Employee will be expected to climb to heights of 100 feet and work in cramped and close spaces.

We offer a complete benefit package including health insurance, retirement, life insurance, paid holidays,annual and sick leave accruals and an optional deferred compensation plan.

We are looking forward to talking with you about this fun opportunity!

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 Heath Higdon at [e-mail] or 502-573-0282.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D