At this level employees are assigned responsibilities related to directing a major program, operation, or section, or other comparable agricultural services related to the enforcement and regulation of agricultural production and activities. This may include responsibilities for a program such as livestock inspections and investigations in a designated area of the state, a statewide program for poultry testing and licensing, dairy and milk production, or agricultural mediation programs, responsibility for meat processing inspections or feedlot inspections in a designated area, or similar responsibilities. In this role, incumbents will plan and direct various activities related to the assigned programs and perform related administrative tasks in reporting on program activities and accomplishments. Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree in agriculture, economics, forestry, public administration, marketing, chemistry, biological sciences, or a closely related field and three years of experience in agricultural inspection, regulation or production, forestry, plant industries, laboratory management, consumer protection, or public administration, including two years in a supervisory capacity, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. O At this level employees are assigned responsibilities which involve assisting in the direction of a major division or program, or multiple programs, or performing advanced administrative work in the coordination and management of a statewide program involving statewide agricultural services.
Ability is required to analyze and resolve highly complex administrative and personnel problems.
Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of those identified in Level I plus three additional years of qualifying experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity. At this level employees are assigned responsibilities which involve overall responsibility for performing administrative and managerial work in organizing and directing a major division related to the development, regulation, enforcement and operation of the Department of Agriculture. Direction will be provided to program managers and assigned staff in establishing and meeting goals and objectives and insuring compliance with existing laws and standards. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include those identified in Level II plus demonstrated ability to direct multiple services and activities related to agricultural services and production. Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of those identified in Level II plus two additional years of qualifying experience in an administrative capacity.