Animal Food Program Specialist (Agronomic Program Specialist)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is seeking an Agronomic Program Specialist to manage and support statewide programs regulating commercial feed and promoting animal food safety. The work supports public health, compliance with state and federal laws, and agricultural practices. The position develops and manages statewide regulatory programs for commercial feed compliance; implements animal food safety efforts; organizes inspection processes and assesses laboratory analyses; provides technical information, training, and support; recommends corrective actions and monitors penalty settlements; and prepares documents, responds to inquiries, and assists with statewide regulatory updates.

This is a full-time position with work hours of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Travel is required 2–4 weeks per year. Part-time telework may be available, up to five days per pay period, subject to the requirement for a securely configured high-speed internet connection and an approved work location inside Pennsylvania. Employees unable to telework may report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. Telework arrangements may change.

Requirements

• One year of experience as an Agronomic Products Inspector or Plant Inspector (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years of professional experience conducting regulatory or quality assurance inspections of agronomic products or facilities, and four years of paraprofessional experience applying quality, safety, and efficacy protocols of agronomic products for manufacturers or producers; or
• Three years of professional experience conducting regulatory or quality assurance inspections of agronomic products or facilities, and a bachelor’s degree in agricultural science, agribusiness management, agricultural and extension education, animal science, biological engineering, plant science, or a closely related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes three years of professional experience conducting regulatory or quality assurance inspections of agronomic products or facilities.
• Possess and maintain a REAL ID or passport; proof is required at the time of a conditional offer of employment.
• Meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
• Be able to perform the essential job functions.
• A conditional offer of employment requires submission of criminal history reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage statewide regulatory programs for commercial feed compliance.
• Implement animal food safety efforts to protect animal and human health.
• Organize inspection processes and assess laboratory analyses for compliance.
• Provide information, training, and support to internal staff and external partners.
• Recommend corrective actions and monitor penalty settlements for violations.
• Prepare documents, respond to inquiries, and assist with statewide regulatory updates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level