Arkansas Staffing
Agriculture Division Manager
The Agriculture Division Manager is a mid-level leadership role responsible for overseeing the daily operations, program implementation, and regulatory compliance of assigned agricultural and natural resources programs within the state. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the success of agricultural initiatives related to crop and animal health, food safety, natural resources conservation, and rural economic development. Primary Responsibilities: Oversee the implementation of state agricultural policies and programs within the assigned division. Monitor state and federal regulations to ensure program compliance and recommend policy updates as needed. Develop and implement best practices for program management, regulatory enforcement, and service delivery. Prepare reports, recommendations, and performance evaluations for leadership and policymakers. Ensure all department-related programs, permits, and inspections comply with state and federal laws. Conduct risk assessments, audits, and investigations to ensure regulatory standards are met. Provide guidance on agricultural safety protocols, licensing requirements, and environmental regulations. Oversee procurement, contracts, and vendor management related to agricultural and natural resource services. Supervise and support division staff, inspectors, and program coordinators. Knowledge and Skills: Strong understanding of agricultural science, environmental regulations, natural resources conservation, and farm management. Knowledge of state and federal agricultural policies, grants, and compliance requirements. Ability to interpret scientific data, market trends, and economic reports related to agriculture. Ability to oversee teams, delegate tasks, and make informed policy decisions. Ability to manage budgets, regulatory compliance, and multiple projects simultaneously. Minimum Qualifications: At least three years of experience in agriculture, natural resources, environmental science, public administration, or a related field, including at least one year in a leadership capacity. The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
The Agriculture Division Manager is a mid-level leadership role responsible for overseeing the daily operations, program implementation, and regulatory compliance of assigned agricultural and natural resources programs within the state. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the success of agricultural initiatives related to crop and animal health, food safety, natural resources conservation, and rural economic development. Primary Responsibilities: Oversee the implementation of state agricultural policies and programs within the assigned division. Monitor state and federal regulations to ensure program compliance and recommend policy updates as needed. Develop and implement best practices for program management, regulatory enforcement, and service delivery. Prepare reports, recommendations, and performance evaluations for leadership and policymakers. Ensure all department-related programs, permits, and inspections comply with state and federal laws. Conduct risk assessments, audits, and investigations to ensure regulatory standards are met. Provide guidance on agricultural safety protocols, licensing requirements, and environmental regulations. Oversee procurement, contracts, and vendor management related to agricultural and natural resource services. Supervise and support division staff, inspectors, and program coordinators. Knowledge and Skills: Strong understanding of agricultural science, environmental regulations, natural resources conservation, and farm management. Knowledge of state and federal agricultural policies, grants, and compliance requirements. Ability to interpret scientific data, market trends, and economic reports related to agriculture. Ability to oversee teams, delegate tasks, and make informed policy decisions. Ability to manage budgets, regulatory compliance, and multiple projects simultaneously. Minimum Qualifications: At least three years of experience in agriculture, natural resources, environmental science, public administration, or a related field, including at least one year in a leadership capacity. The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.