Agricultural Inspector jobs in Lake Charles, LA

Agricultural Inspector inspects and ensures conformance to quality standards using written specifications. May require 5 years experience in Agricultural Inspection and a high school diploma or its equivalent. Being an Agricultural Inspector applies wide range of concepts, practices, and procedures within a specific field of specialization. Works under minimum supervision. Additionally, Agricultural Inspector assignments are broad and complex in nature. Typically reports to a manager or head of the unit. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Dean, College of Agricultural Sciences
  • Ag Jobs
  • Charles, LA FULL_TIME
  • Location : Lake Charles, LA

    Job Type: Full-Time

    Job Number: MSU021924U99375

    Division: Academic Affairs

    Opening Date: 02/19/2024

    Position/Application Information

    MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY invites applicants to apply for the position of Dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences.

    POSITION NUMBER: U99375

    POSITION INFORMATION: Reporting to the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs and Enrollment Management, the Dean is expected to provide dynamic leadership in teaching, scholarly productivity, and service for the College of Agricultural Sciences. The Dean is also expected to stimulate and support collegiality, as well as a productive relationship within the University community and the area industry and business community. The position is appointed by the President of the University, and the appointment is approved by the Board of Supervisors of the University of Louisiana System. This is a full-time, 12-month, unclassified administrative position. The appointment is available immediately.

    UNIT: College of Agricultural Sciences

    COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES: The College of Agricultural Sciences is one of six colleges that comprise the university and has approximately 15 FTE faculty members teaching traditional agricultural sciences (agribusiness, agronomy, agricultural education, animal science and pre-vet medicine), nutritional sciences (dietetics, food science, and nutrition), and natural resource conservation management (environmental science and wildlife management). Together the departments enroll approximately 350 undergraduate and 20 graduate students. The College of Agricultural Sciences is supported by resources, including: three teaching and research farms, a federally inspected red meat processing facility, and a commercial kitchen.

    UNIVERSITY: McNeese State University, founded in 1939, has approximately 5,500 undergraduate and 500 graduate students. It offers graduate degrees across a range of disciplines including agriculture, business, education, engineering, English, creative writing, music education, and nursing. Located in a culturally diverse area with a population of more than 180,000 (Lake Charles and suburbs), the campus encompasses over 386 acres and is conveniently located to serve students from both southwest Louisiana and southeast Texas.

    DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

    APPLICATION PROCESS AND MATERIALS: For the application process, applicants MUST complete an electronic application and upload required documents listed below:
    • Letter of application
    • Current curriculum vita
    • Unofficial transcripts
    • The name, address, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address of five (5) professional references

    TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY, click on the "APPLY" button at the top of advertisement to complete the electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

    ALL JOB OFFERS ARE CONTINGENT UPON THE SUCCESSFUL RESULT OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND RECEIPT OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(S) IF APPLICABLE.

    If you have questions regarding this position, please contact the Chair:

    Dwight Bertrand at dbertrand@mcneese.edu

    If you have questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the HR Liaison:
    Kim Dronett at or (337) 475-5413

    Position Duties/Responsibilities

    • Serves as an academic administrator who explains and implements university policies within his or her own college.
    • Supervises development of those policies unique to the college.
    • Coordinates and supervises all activities within the college so that academic excellence will be achieved in those disciplines for which the college is responsible.
    • Promotes a desirable image for the college and university and seeks to develop continuing good relations between the university and the area which it serves.
    • Works with University Advancement to assist with fundraising opportunities for the College.
    • Coordinates the activities of the department head, program coordinators, and unit managers toward a unified effort so that goals may be achieved.
    • Supervises, counsels, and encourages the department head, program coordinators, and unit managers in their efforts.
    • Maintains current records and ensures that the department head, program coordinators, and unit managers follow his or her example.
    • In coordination with appropriate college leaders, examines and analyzes both the content and adequacy of his/her college curricula, making certain that curricula and course offerings are current and that the university catalog reflects this fact.
    • Counsels department head on faculty recruiting, development, and faculty utilization within the framework of the college.
    • Coordinates and directs student recruitment and retention campaigns for the College and departments.
    • Is responsible for fiscal matters of the college.
    • In coordination with appropriate college leadership, oversees allotment of space and coordinates maintenance of facilities.
    • Teaches a course workload of three credit hours per regular semester.
    • Other duties as assigned by Provost.

    Required/Preferred Qualifications

    • Earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution in a discipline appropriate for the college programs. Individuals not yet possessing the terminal degree will be considered if they have experience working with and/or supervising academic and research teams at the university level.
    • Experience in improving operations, problem solving, and change management.
    • Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
    • Evidence of successful supervision of professionals and the ability to work directly with diverse professional groups/disciplines.
    • Proven record of innovativeness and ability to foster teamwork.
    • Knowledge of assessment and continuous improvement processes.
    • Commitment to fostering a student-centered learning community.
    • Demonstrated evidence of increasingly complex managerial experiences with the ability to manage substantive and rapid growth.
    • A record of outstanding administrative leadership roles and a collaborative management style that fosters trust, respect, and successful working relationships with students, staff, deans, administrators, industry partners and community.
    • Ability to promote excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional activity in the College.
    • Ability to resolve complex personnel issues.
    • Ability to work with community and industry partners to enhance the educational experience for our students from a local to global perspective.
    • A vision consistent with the strategic plans/goals of the College and University.
    • Experience and ability to convey his/her vision to move the College forward in cooperation with senior leadership within the College.
    • Experience in research and grant writing within the discipline.

    General University information

    McNeese State University, located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is a public university and a member of the University of Louisiana System. Under Louisiana law, applications and all supporting materials will become public record. All applicants are expected to submit complete and accurate materials as specified in the position announcement. A background check and an English Proficiency assessment (Faculty Only) will be conducted on selected finalists. We comply with Louisiana Revised Statute 49:1001, et seq, and State of Louisiana Executive Order 98-38, which provides for drug testing of employees, appointees, prospective employees, and prospective appointees. Prospective employees and employees are informed if a drug test is required.

    McNeese State University is an AA/EEO/ADA employer committed to excellence through diversity and a SAME agency (State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities) for the State of Louisiana.

    Persons needing reasonable accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the ADA Coordinator, Krisshunn Youngblood, Office of Inclusive Excellence: Voice: (337) 475-5428; TDD/TTY, Hearing Impaired: (337) 562-4227; or kyoungblood@mcneese.edu.

    The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires McNeese State University to inform applicants that the University can employ only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Each new employee is required to present documentation verifying his/her identity and right to accept employment. McNeese participates in E-Verify.

    Louisiana Revised Statute 42:31-"Eligibility requirements for certain unclassified employees"-requires any person hired or employed in an unclassified position, whose annual salary or rate of compensation is equal to or exceeds one hundred thousand dollars, provide proof to his public employer that he has been issued a Louisiana driver's license and that all vehicles registered in his name are registered in Louisiana within thirty days of being hired or employed at such salary.

    Transcripts from Foreign Universities: Prospective faculty submitting transcripts from foreign universities or schools must have the coursework evaluated for equivalency to United States-accredited coursework by a University-approved agency. The prospective faculty member is responsible for the cost of the evaluation. McNeese typically accepts evaluations by World Education Services (www.wes.org) or Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.www.ece.org.

    McNeese State University offers a wide array of benefits to eligible employees to include:

    Comprehensive retirement programs through the State of Louisiana or Optional program, Supplemental retirement accounts (403B and 457) pre-tax and roth versions, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurance to include Vision, Life, Dental, Cancer, Intensive Care, Short Term Disability and more, Paid holidays, Tuition fee reduction program for eligible employees and dependents, Leave accrual and carryover, and many other on campus perks/discount programs.

    You may view the current year's Benefits Guide at:
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Inspector
  • Amspec Services
  • Charles, LA FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary Responsible for performing quantity determination inspections of shore tanks, railcars and tank trucks for quantity surveys of a variety of commodities including petroleum and petrochemica...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Inspector
  • Orkin
  • Charles, LA FULL_TIME
  • Overview : For Those Who Like Being the Best, Join the Best in Pests. As an Orkin Termite Sales Inspector , you get the advantage of a highly persuasive pitch : top-notch protection from the industry ...
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Inspector
  • Cloeren Incorporated
  • Charles, LA FULL_TIME
  • The Manufacturing Inspector, located in a climate-controlled facility in Orange, TX, is committed to supporting Cloeren Incorporated continue to be the leader in extrusion die and feedblock quality an...
  • 17 Days Ago

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Inspector/ Senior Inspector
  • Boardwalk Pipelines, LP Human Resources
  • Sulphur, LA FULL_TIME
  • *To access Dayforce at its best, log in from the latest version of Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge.* Boardwalk is a limited partnership operating in the midstream portion of the natural gas and natur...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Field Inspector
  • Coastal Gulf & International Inc
  • Sulphur, LA FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionJob title: Field InspectorReports to: Operations ManagerLevel: Individual ContributorClassification: Non-exemptStatus: Regular Full TimeJob PurposePerforms routine inspection work in petrol...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Nuclear Medicine - FT - Sign ON Bonus Incentive Available
  • Christus Health
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • Description Summary: Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for coordinating and performing diagnostic medical ima...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN, ICU Medsurg - PRN
  • Christus Health
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • Description Summary: Our ICU is a 17-bed unit specializing in the care of acutely ill adult and geriatric patients. It i...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Licensed Professional Counselor II, Acute Psych Adult - Full Time
  • Christus Health
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • Description Summary: Provides Social Services to Behavioral Health Services Department, conducts group counseling and le...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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MRI Technician-Imaging Mri-Prn
  • Christus Health
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • Description Summary: The MRI Technologist works independently, performing complex and specialized procedures. The MRI Te...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse, Behavioral Medicine - PRN
  • Christus Health
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • Description Summary: A Registered Professional Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the process...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse, 13-Week Seasonal, Acute Medsurgical B
  • Christus Health
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • Description Summary: 13 week-Seasonal agreement working full time hours during our peak season! $65.00 per hour A Regist...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse 13-Week Seasonal, Acute Medsurgical A
  • Christus Health
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • Description Summary: 13-week Seasonal agreement working full time hours during our peak season! $65.00 per hour A Regist...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse, Surg General - Full Time
  • Christus Health
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • Description Summary: Under the general supervision of the Charge Nurse and/or the OR Manager, the RN staff nurse is resp...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

Lake Charles (French: Lac Charles) is the fifth-largest incorporated city in the U.S. state of Louisiana, located on Lake Charles, Prien Lake, and the Calcasieu River. Founded in 1861 in Calcasieu Parish, it is a major industrial, cultural, and educational center in the southwest region of the state. As of the 2010 census, the population was 71,993. Lake Charles is the principal city of the Lake Charles Metropolitan Statistical Area, having a population of 202,040. It is the larger principal city of the Lake Charles-Jennings Combined Statistical Area, with a population of 225,235. The 2010 pop...
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Income Estimation for Agricultural Inspector jobs
$36,553 to $55,639
Lake Charles, Louisiana area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago

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