Job Description

The territory for this position is statewide and includes occasional overnight travel.

Duties include:

I.  Compliance Review of Organic System Plans (OSP)
Will be responsible for conducting pre-inspection and post-inspection compliance review of OSP's for clients
(1) Evaluate accuracy of OSP and that it has been sufficiently completed
(2) Contact client for additional information if necessary
(3) Evaluate Organic System plan's conformance with multifaceted provisions of the National Organic Program Regulation
(4) Document findings, specifying various regulatory noncomformances
(5) Review labels of input products intended for use in organic production and processing operations
II.  Inspection of Organic Operations
Will be responsible for conducting scheduled and unscheduled inspections of organic operations to verify compliance with  Organic Federal Regulations
(1) Review application for organic certification prior to conducting on-site inspections
(2) Establish inspection schedule, and contact clients to schedule appointments
(3) Verify accuracy of OSP with client during on-site inspection
(4) Inspect client records on site and verify that organic practices are being implemented consistent with the OSP and in compliance with Organic Federal Regulations
(5) Conducts audits to verify traceability of organic products
(6) Inspect client operation including production and storage areas and equipment & collect samples if necessary
(7) Conduct an exit interview with client to review inspection findings
(8) Collects and analyzes inspection data and prepares thorough report of findings to program staff
(9) Maintain pertinent inspection information such as date of inspection and date of annual renewal of a database
(10) Maintain data related to noncompliance citations and corrective actions taken
(11) Conduct follow-up inspections for the purpose of investigating potential fraudulent practices if necessary
IV.  Other duties
1) Review and maintain knowledge of organic program regulations, polices and procedures
2) Assist in the development of organic certification policies, procedures and forms
3) Participate in staff meetings
4) Participate in applicant training activities, assist supervisor upon request and other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in animal science, animal husbandry, animal industry, livestock management, crop production, agricultural law, motor fuels and renewable fuels, or closely related field, and the equivalent of two years’ full-time technical experience in livestock inspection, production, auction market, sale barn work, work on an organic farm, motor fuels and renewable fuels or work as an auditor, inspector or compliance investigator with agricultural operations.

For additional ways to qualify, please click on this link to view the job description and minimum qualifications.

Additional Qualifications

In addition to applying through the Department of Administrative Services-HRE, please submit a cover letter and resume to Gloria Stinson, IDALS Personnel Bureau, Wallace Building, Des Moines, IA  50319; or fax to 515-281-8503; or email to  gloria.stinson@iowaagriculture.gov

Post Close Date

01-Jun-2013

To Apply:

Submit a completed Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise (DAS-HRE) application form by the closing date. To complete an electronic application form, click on “Apply for Job Vacancy(s)” button.  You may also mail an application form to: Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise, Hoover State Office Building, 1305 East Walnut, Des Moines, IA 50319-0150 or fax your application to (515) 281-7970.