Agriculture Field Inspection Specialist

Job Description Job Description

The Field Operations Specialist oversees and coordinates all field-based activities for the Tennessee Crop Improvement Association to ensure integrity, quality and compliance of seed certification and related programs. The role leads the field inspection program, and serves as a liaison of all seeded and vegetative crops for seed certification. Duties also include grower and industry relations, operational logistics, and involvement in AOSCA among others. The position requires an individual with crop knowledge and/or a background in Agriculture.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Field Operations:
PERFORM ON FARM FIELD INSPECTIONS THAT REQUIRES BUT NOT LIMITED TO MEETING WITH GROWERS, MAPPING FIELDS, AND PERFORMING FIELD/CROP INSPECTIONS
BECOME FAMILIAR WITH PROPER PROCEDURES FOR PERFORMING INSPECTIONS AND DOCUMENTATION OF PROCEDURES
SERVE AS PRIMARY CONTACT FOR ISSUING TAGS AND CERTIFICATES
ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH AOSCA STANDARDS, STATE REGULATIONS AND TN CROP IMPROVEMENT POLICIES

Company Description The Tennessee Crop Improvement Association is an incorporated, non-profit organization of seed growers. State legislation designates the Association as the official seed-certifying agency in Tennessee. Requirements for certification of seeds conform to the Federal Seed Certification Regulations and the Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies. The Association works in cooperation with seed growers, seedsmen, the State Department of Agriculture, University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, Agricultural Extension Service, and Agricultural Experiment Stations. Company Description The Tennessee Crop Improvement Association is an incorporated, non-profit organization of seed growers. State legislation designates the Association as the official seed-certifying agency in Tennessee. Requirements for certification of seeds conform to the Federal Seed Certification Regulations and the Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies. The Association works in cooperation with seed growers, seedsmen, the State Department of Agriculture, University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, Agricultural Extension Service, and Agricultural Experiment Stations.