Agricultural Inspector - Minimum Qualifications Waived

State of Nevada • Reno/Sparks, NV

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nevada Department of Agriculture, Division of Plant Health and Compliance, Entomology Section is seeking to fill one Agricultural Inspector position located in Sparks, NV office. Position incumbent will have experience in the performance of field inspections and surveys for entomology under the direct supervision of the Supervisor, Agricultural Inspector and Entomologist. Incumbent will be required to travel to agricultural production and rangeland areas, across the state of Nevada. Main duties include placing and collecting traps, preparing and labeling specimens, and collection and recording of data electronically using handheld computers and phones. Use of pesticides to treat economic populations may be required. Incumbent may be assigned to assist in other related Plant Industry disease and field surveys as required. Agricultural Inspectors perform sampling and inspection of agricultural products at shipping point inspection facilities and participate in pest control and noxious weed eradication.

Requirements

• One or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties
• Graduation from high school or equivalent education.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of applicable federal and State laws, regulations, and agency policies and procedures
• Knowledge of basic mathematics
• Knowledge of agricultural produce, noxious weeds, pesticides and herbicides
• Knowledge of insect specimen preservation and mounting techniques
• Skill in interpersonal and communication, both verbal and written
• Skill in use and operation of office and job-related equipment and software
• Ability to follow established procedures
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand maps, instructions, correspondence, pesticide labels, policy manuals, and other materials
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Ability to inspect agricultural produce visually
• Ability to write inspection reports and work summaries
• Ability to operate and repair motorized spray equipment

Responsibilities

• Perform shipping point inspections.
• Participate in noxious weed eradication and pest control programs.
• Supervise or prepare spray formulations, spray infestations, and complete daily report forms.
• Conduct international flight arrival inspections at airports and military bases.
• Inspect garlic seed samples, hay, poultry, and other agricultural commodities.
• Participate in relaxing, pinning, labeling, and sorting field-collected insects into collection cases.
• Conduct insect surveys and complete insect distribution maps, distribution, and host cards.
• Collect plant and soil samples, conduct laboratory preparation work, isolate plant pathogens from samples, extract nematodes from products, and enter survey and diagnostic data.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED