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Working Title: Worker Protection Standard Consultant

Job Class: Agricultural Consultant - Ag Chemicals

Agency: Minnesota Department of Agriculture

+ **Job ID** : 87677

+ **Location** : Mankato

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

+ **Full/Part Time** : Intermittent

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : This vacancy is open for all qualified job seekers simultaneously.

+ **Date Posted** : 07/21/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 07/28/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Minnesota Department of Agriculture

+ **Division/Unit** : Pesticide and Fertilizer Management Division / Enforcement Unit

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift (0-40 hours/week as needed)

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly

+ **Job Class Option** : Agricultural Chemicals

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 218 – Commissioner’s Plan

+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position exists to provide oversight and compliance of the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) program in Minnesota by evaluating department inspections/investigations to determine violations and recommend appropriate enforcement response.

Minimum Qualifications

_To facilitate proper years of service crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held._

Three (3) years of work experience in an agricultural industry that includes pesticides/fertilizers or in an environmental program that includes compliance and enforcement of state and federal regulations. NOTE: A bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Biology, Botany, Environmental Science, Horticulture, Soil Science, or a related field may substitute one (1) year of work experience.

Experience with the Worker Protection Standard.

Bilingual in either Spanish or Hmong.

Experience conducting state/federal fertilizer/pesticide or other environmental regulatory inspections/investigations.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate with regulated clientele and various other entities.

Must be able to produce professionally written and sound regulatory and associated documents.

The ability to celebrate diversity and a strong commitment to a respectful and inclusive work

Preferred Qualifications

More than three (3) years of experience in an agricultural industry that includes pesticide/fertilizers or in an environmental program that includes compliance and enforcement of state and federal regulations.

A bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Biology, Botany, Environmental Science, Horticulture, Soil Science or a related science or regulatory compliance discipline.

Experience with Worker Protection Standard inspections/investigations and case file review.

Physical Requirements

The position must perform a variety of routine office tasks such as handle documents and files, move about the building for meetings, and sit at workstation for periods of time at computer or phone. The position will comply with all State, Department, division and program policies and guidelines applicable to a safe work environment. Exposure to agricultural chemicals may occur during while accompanying inspectors on inspections and investigations. The employee must wear all required safety equipment and follow standard operating procedures for personal protection. The employee must use sufficient judgement to protect himself/herself from injury. The employee must follow department safety policies and practices. The employee must be able to work with difficult individuals and must remove himself/herself from situations when necessary for protection.

Additional Requirements

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. It is the policy of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, as part of its hiring procedures, to conduct background checks on the finalist(s) for positions within the agency. The background check may consist of the following components:

1. SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and former state employees only)

2. Employment Reference Check

3. Driver’s License Check

4. Conflict of Interest Review

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.