Agricultural Inspectors
Also called: Seed and Fertilizer Specialist, Grain Inspector, Meat and Poultry Inspector, Plant Protection Specialist
What they do:
Inspect agricultural commodities, processing equipment, and facilities, and fish and logging operations, to ensure compliance with regulations and laws governing health, quality, and safety.
On the job, you would:
- Inspect agricultural commodities or related operations, as well as fish or logging operations, for compliance with laws and regulations governing health, quality, and safety.
- Inspect or test horticultural products or livestock to detect harmful diseases, chemical residues, or infestations and to determine the quality of products or animals.
- Verify that transportation and handling procedures meet regulatory requirements.
Safety and Government
Arts and Humanities
Education and Training
Math and Science
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
People and Technology Systems
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Ideas and Logic
Verbal
Visual Understanding
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People interested in this work like activities that include
practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Spreadsheet software
Graphics or photo imaging software
Word processing software
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![]() New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
![]() $41,390
per year, on average
This work is part of the green economy. |
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See more details at O*NET OnLine about agricultural inspectors.