Resource Analyst 9-P11, 12 (Right to Farm Inspector)

Full Job Description

Resource Analyst 9-P11
This position serves as a field inspector for the Right to Farm Program and has regional responsibility for administration of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s (MDARD) statutory requirements under the Michigan Right to Farm Act (Public Act 93 of 1981, as amended). The position will investigate agricultural nuisance complaints for conformance with the Right to Farm Act. Additionally, this position works with producers on the siting of new or expanding livestock facilities; conducts proactive determinations of conformance with Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices (GAAMPs); and supports the GAAMPs development process by providing practical and technical expertise to GAAMPs advisory committees.

Position Description

Resource Analyst (12)
This position serves as a recognized resource for the Right to Farm Program and has regional responsibility for administration of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s (MDARD) statutory requirements under the Michigan Right to Farm Act (Public Act 93 of 1981, as amended). The position will investigate agricultural nuisance complaints for conformance with the Right to Farm Act and as necessary will provide technical support to the MDARD Spill Response Program. Additionally, this position works with producers on the siting of new or expanding livestock facilities; conducts proactive determinations of conformance with Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices (GAAMPs); and supports the GAAMPs development process by providing practical and technical expertise to GAAMPs advisory committees. This position will also have skills associated with database entry and programming.

Position Description

This position has a home workstation and requires travel to the office and other sites for required meetings or field work with staff as needed. This position requires the incumbent to live within Michigan.

About MDARD:

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is comprised of four bureaus that use a customer-driven, solution-oriented approach to cultivate and expand new economic opportunities for the food and agricultural sector; safeguard the public's food supply; inspect and enforce sound animal health practices; control and eradicate plant pests and diseases threatening the $125.8 billion food and agriculture system; preserve the environment by which the farming community makes their living and feeds consumers; and protect consumers by enforcing laws relating to weights and measures.

MDARD offers a positive work-life balance with optional hybrid work options and flexible work schedules. Department leaders support a great team culture and are committed to professional development.

MDARD is committed to a department-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion program that builds upon our values and invests in our employees. We provide an inclusive culture through involvement and empowerment, where the inherent worth and dignity of all people are recognized.

Requirements

EducationPossession of a bachelor's degree in a physical, biological, or natural resource science, resource management, resource planning, engineering, or a related field.

ExperienceResource Analyst 9No specific type or amount is required.

Resource Analyst 10One year of professional experience in the protection, development and maintenance of land, water, or natural resources.Resource Analyst P11Two years of professional experience in the protection, development and maintenance of land, water, or natural resources, including one year equivalent to the intermediate (10) level in state service.

Resource Analyst 12Three years of professional experience in the protection, development and maintenance of land, water, or natural resources, including one year equivalent to the experienced (P11) level in state service.

Additional Information

Please attach a cover letter, resume, and official college transcripts to your application. Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.

You must attach an electronic and/or scanned copy of your official college/university transcripts. For our purposes, "Official Transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/R/ResourcesAnalyst.pdf