A Day In The Life
Government & Public Administration Field of Interest
Salary Breakdown
Agricultural Inspectors
Average
$50,420
ANNUAL
$24.24
HOURLY
Entry Level
$29,120
ANNUAL
$14.00
HOURLY
Mid Level
$38,240
ANNUAL
$18.39
HOURLY
Expert Level
$100,580
ANNUAL
$48.36
HOURLY
Program Recommendations
Agricultural Inspectors
Chandler-Gilbert Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Food Science and Technology
Associate's Degree
Estrella Mountain Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Food Science and Technology
Associate's Degree
Glendale Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Food Science and Technology
Associate's Degree
GateWay Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Food Science and Technology
Associate's Degree
Phoenix College (MCCCD)
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Food Science and Technology
Associate's Degree
Paradise Valley Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Food Science and Technology
Associate's Degree
Projected Jobs
Agricultural Inspectors
330
Projected job openings through 2030
Top Expected Tasks
Agricultural Inspectors
01
Inspect food products and processing procedures to determine whether products are safe to eat.
02
Interpret and enforce government acts and regulations and explain required standards to agricultural workers.
03
Set standards for the production of meat or poultry products or for food ingredients, additives, or compounds used to prepare or package products.
04
Inspect agricultural commodities or related operations, as well as fish or logging operations, for compliance with laws and regulations governing health, quality, and safety.
05
Label and seal graded products and issue official grading certificates.
06
Monitor the operations and sanitary conditions of slaughtering or meat processing plants.
07
Take emergency actions, such as closing production facilities, if product safety is compromised.
08
Verify that transportation and handling procedures meet regulatory requirements.
09
Inspect the cleanliness and practices of establishment employees.
10
Examine, weigh, and measure commodities, such as poultry, eggs, meat, or seafood to certify qualities, grades, and weights.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Agricultural Inspectors
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
Law and Government
KNOWLEDGE
Administrative
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
SKILL
Quality Control Analysis
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Monitoring
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Critical Thinking
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
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