Agriculture Investigator, Sr
STATE OF IDAHO
invites applications for the position of:
Agriculture Investigator, Senior
SALARY:$20.00 Hourly
$41,600.00 Annually
DEPARTMENT:Department of Agriculture
OPENING DATE:03/21/19
CLOSING DATE:04/04/19 11:59 PM
Serving consumers and agriculture by safeguarding the public, plants, animals and the environment through education and regulation.
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture is currently recruiting for an Agriculture Investigator, Senior in the Plant Industries Division located in our Idaho Falls office.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
Key Responsibilities:
- Enforce state laws and ISDA rules and conduct investigations and inspections including:
- Phytosanitary Export Certification
- Field Inspections
- Nematode Sampling
- Nursery Inspections and License Enforcement
- Feed and Fertilizer Sampling and Registration Enforcement
- Pest and Disease Surveys
- Quarantine Rule Enforcement
- Seed Enforcement under Federal and State Seed Laws/Rules
- Apiary Inspections
- Administrative Duties, including:
- Develop project reports and investigation reports for submission and approval
- Represent ISDA in meetings with grower organizations, commodity commissions, and the general public, and interactions with the University of Idaho and other Federal or state agencies
- Provide administrative and office coverage as directed
- Draft correspondence
- Develop routine reports, such as activity, vehicle, and financial reports and submit by due date
- Maintain required skill development and non-supervisory employee training
- Supervision of seasonal employees and contracted seasonal employees
- Participate in special projects as directed
- A cell phone with an Idaho area code, furnished by the employee, is required for this position and is eligible for reimbursement under the Cell Phone Reimbursement policy.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:This qualification is a mandatory requirement.
- Experience writing narrative reports.
Specialty Area: These qualifications are mandatory requirements.
- Good knowledge of animal feed for a variety of animals, identifying and controlling weeds, pests, plant diseases and/or propagating plants.
- Valid Driver's License.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Desirable Areas: These qualifications are not required; however, if you have the related background it may increase your score.
- An accredited USDA/APHIS/PPQ Authorized Certification Official (ACO).
- Experience in plant protection regulatory activities.
Temporary appointments from this announcement, serving at least one thousand forty (1,040) hours of continuous service, may be hired as an entrance probationary employee without further examination for the same classification and location as announced.
Candidates who reach the final hiring stage will be required to participate in a criminal background check. Having a criminal record will not automatically eliminate applicants from consideration, but may be considered as part of the hiring process.
Thank you for your interest in the Department of Agriculture!
If you have questions,
please contact us at:
jobs@isda.idaho.gov or at (208) 332-8520