Agricultural Inspector-Minimum Qualifications Waived
About The Position
The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA), Division of Plant Health and Compliance, Plant Pathology & Seed Program is seeking to fill one (1) vacant seasonal, full-time Agricultural Inspector position based in Sparks. Under the supervision of the program supervisor, the incumbent will conduct field inspections and surveys for plant diseases. The position requires regular travel to agricultural and horticultural production areas, primarily in Lyon and Douglas counties. Duties include inspecting agricultural crops and nursery plants for diseases, collecting plant and soil samples from the field, performing nematode extraction in the lab, and assisting the Agriculturist with seed certification program activities. 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
- Basic mathematics
- Agricultural produce
- Noxious weeds
- Pesticides and herbicides
- Insect specimen preservation and mounting techniques
- Interpersonal and communication, both verbal and written
- Use and operation of office and job-related equipment and software
- Follow established procedures
- Read, interpret, and understand maps, instructions, correspondence, pesticide labels, policy manuals, and other materials
- Maintain accurate records
- Inspect agricultural produce visually
- Write inspection reports and work summaries
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
