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Job 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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Job Requirements


	Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

	Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.

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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Agricultural Inspectors
Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation)	4,980
State Government (excluding schools and hospitals)	4,560
Animal Slaughtering and Processing	840
Local Government (excluding schools and hospitals)	700
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services	490
Support Activities for Crop Production	470
Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations	280
Grocery and Related Product Merchant Wholesalers	260
Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	200
Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing	170

Career Video

Title: "Agricultural Inspectors"

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.