Livestock Marketing Specialist #00587
Livestock Marketing Specialist #00587
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$ 44192 - 61000
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Title: Livestock Marketing Specialist #00587
State Role Title: PR & Mktg Spec III
Hiring Range: $44192 $61000 annually
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Virginia Department of Agriculture
Location:MOBILE WORKERS SW
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public G
Job Duties
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking a Livestock Marketing Specialist for the Shenandoah Valley Region of Virginia. This position will be responsible for working livestock markets primarily in Rockingham Augusta and Highland Counties as well as the Lynchburg Livestock Market. This position will require routine regional travel from Botetourt to Frederick Counties. This position has primary responsibility to provide quality official uniform and unbiased grading evaluation and analysis of livestock based on official USDA grade standards for the benefit of Virginia producers livestock markets on farm for teloauctions and board sales within the assigned region. This position also assists in the coordination of marketing and promotional strategies for the livestock industry designed to bring buyers and sellers together; add value and enhance profit potential for Virginia livestock producers. This position will act as the program fleet vehicle coordinator.
The selected individual will establish and work from a home office under the direction of the Program Manager and be required to meet all established agency and program deadlines. The home office must have reliable access to a network for mobile communications. The selected individual will be required to live in or convenient to the assigned territory. A state vehicle will be provided for business use only and must remain parked within the assigned territory. This position requires daily travel as well as irregular work hours which include weekends early morning late evenings and/or holidays. Assigned schedules may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Occasional travel to other parts of the Commonwealth may be required based on program business needs.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of the principles and practices of animal agriculture and livestock production USDA grade standards for livestock grading and evaluation and marketing activities especially as related to agriculture or livestock production. Ability to collect and analyze agricultural market data for market news reporting; and to assist in the coordination and implementation of promotional programs activities and plans. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with the general public customers agricultural community and all levels of management and industry representatives. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to handle high stress situations effectively to work independently and make decisions with limited supervision and work within a team environment to organize multiple priorities. This position involves significant physical activity that includes being in an enclosed area with livestock and the ability to lift 50 pounds. Proficiency using standard business software such as MS Office Suite including Excel Word Power Point etc. Other conditions include dusty muddy and noisy conditions standing for long periods of time driving repetitive motions and working outdoors in extreme cold or heat. Must be able to meet the qualifications for USDA grading certification within six months of employment. Must have (or be eligible for) and maintain a valid drivers license and have a driving record that reflects a sense of responsibility for highway safety. HS Diploma/GED required.
Additional Considerations
A combination of related education training and experience indicating possession of the proceeding knowledge skills and abilities to include knowledge of animal science agriculture agricultural marketing or a related field. Experience with livestock grading and evaluation promotional strategies program design and implementation. Experience in a business environment related to the livestock or agricultural industry.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that before we can legally employ an individual we must verify both the identity and employment authorization of the individual. VDACS uses Form I9 to satisfy this requirement. Form I9 instructions and the List of Acceptable Documents can be found at VDACS does not offer sponsorship for employment purposes; therefore the selected candidate will need to be able to provide acceptable documents in accordance with Form I9 (use link above for more details). Additionally VDACS participates in EVerify and will provide the federal government with your Form I9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional assistance with this requirement please contact
Final candidate must successfully complete a fingerprintbased criminal background check.
If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: N/A
Email:
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). ServiceConnected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022 February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
