Agricultural Inspectors
O*NET Code: 45-2011.00
Education Level
Zone 2 - Some Prep
High school + some training
Description
Inspect agricultural commodities, processing equipment, and facilities, and fish and logging operations, to ensure compliance with regulations and laws governing health, quality, and safety.
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💼 Also Known As
Agricultural Commodities InspectorAgricultural Commodity GraderAgricultural InspectorAgriculture InspectorBrand InspectorCattle ExaminerCattle InspectorCertifierCompliance AnalystCompliance CoordinatorConsumer Compliance ExaminerConsumer Safety Inspector (CSI)Consumer Safety Officer (CSO)Cotton ClasserCotton InspectorDairy InspectorEggs InspectorField Disease and Insect Control InspectorFish Hatchery InspectorFish Inspector
⚡ Skills (15)
Quality Control Analysis4/100
Reading Comprehension4/100
Active Listening4/100
Monitoring4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Speaking4/100
Active Learning3/100
Operations Monitoring3/100
Judgment and Decision Making3/100
Writing3/100
+ 5 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (10)
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
0Image processing software
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Microsoft Internet Explorer
Internet browser software
0Operational databases
Data base user interface and query software
0Word processing software
Word processing software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑2 levels)
Environmental Compliance Inspectors
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑2 levels)
Government Property Inspectors and Investigators
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↑1 level)
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑2 levels)
Animal Scientists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑3 levels)
Food Scientists and Technologists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑2 levels)
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑2 levels)
Agricultural Technicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↑1 level)
Food Science Technicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↑1 level)
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑2 levels)
📊 Skills Comparison
Agricultural Inspectors → Animal Scientists
Transition Difficulty: Challenging (59% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (13)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
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Writing
Current: 3Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 4
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Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 4
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Systems Analysis
Current: 3Target: 4
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Systems Evaluation
Current: 3Target: 3
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Coordination
Current: 3Target: 3
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Instructing
Current: 3Target: 3
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