Fertilizer Compliance Specialist

Versova•Platteville, CO

8d•$60,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Fertilizer Compliance Specialist ensures compliance with federal, state, and local fertilizer regulations for the Platteville and Pasco fertilizer operations. The position is based in Platteville, Colorado, with occasional travel to Pasco, Washington. It focuses on fertilizer compliance, reporting, registrations, and regulatory oversight, while supporting customer service, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence across the business. The position is primarily office-based and involves regular interaction with operations, manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics. Occasional travel may be required to production facilities, warehouses, customers, vendors, and regulatory agencies. The role requires flexibility, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Business Administration, Environmental Science, Agronomy, or a related field; equivalent experience is considered.
At least 3 years of experience in fertilizer operations, compliance, or a related field.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication skills and ability to work across multiple departments.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Ability to balance operational execution with regulatory compliance.
Collaborative approach and ability to build strong working relationships.
Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Ability to identify risks and proactively develop solutions.

Nice To Haves

Experience with fertilizer regulatory compliance and state registration requirements.
Professional certifications in compliance disciplines.
Experience in agriculture, fertilizer manufacturing, or related industries.
Knowledge of regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

Manage fertilizer registrations, renewals, and licensing requirements across applicable states.
Create and maintain product labels and ensure compliance with fertilizer regulations and reporting requirements.
Coordinate sampling, testing, and documentation required for regulatory compliance, composting, and the R&D program.
Maintain records related to product registrations, tonnage reports, inspections, and audits.
Monitor changes in fertilizer regulations and communicate their impacts to the organization.
Serve as a liaison with regulatory agencies and inspectors.
Support product development and marketing teams by ensuring claims and labels meet regulatory standards.
Assist with environmental, safety, and compliance programs as needed.
Work with operations to prepare required state and other regulatory reports and submit them accurately and on time, including reports concerning tonnage, air emissions, and plastic usage.
Maintain vendor portals and lead resolution of customer service issues related to product quality and stop sales.
Work closely with operations, sales, production, logistics, and accounting teams to align compliance activities with business objectives.
Support continuous improvement initiatives within transportation and supply chain operations.