Assistant Horticultural Inspector 1 - 73022
About The Position
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking candidates to fill one Assistant Horticultural Inspector 1 position in Suffolk County. The Assistant Horticultural Inspector 1 assists in performing visual surveys of plants for the presence of pests to identify plant diseases and insects; collects samples of leaves, seeds or other agricultural commodities; deploys traps and lures in support of various surveys under established protocols and direction; labels and packs samples for submission to the laboratory for analysis; accurately records survey data and information; assists in data entry of survey information, crop history, dates of survey, field size, treatments and lab results; properly maps properties, trees, and species and where they are located to detect, eradicate or control plant pests in an assigned geographic area; reports quantity and disposition of samples to their supervisor and/or program manager; and cleans and maintains survey equipment. The Assistant Horticultural Inspector 1 earns $20.83/hour and provides full-time hours working 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday. These positions are temporary and seasonal, with regular renewals from season to season based on program needs. The two seasons run from April 1 through November 30 and December 1 through March 31. The duties of the position require walking and standing outside in all weather conditions. Overnight travel may be required. These opportunities are perfect for a self-driven candidate who wants autonomy over their schedule and enjoys working outside the office setting!
Requirements
- Thirty college credits, in any subject
- Must possess at the time of appointment and continuously thereafter a valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State
- Must have access to a motor vehicle when necessary or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the regular transportation requirements in carrying out their field work responsibilities
Nice To Haves
- Thirty college credits in horticulture, forestry, plant pathology, botany, entomology, environmental studies/plant science, or a biological science primarily related to the scientific study of plants
Responsibilities
- Assists in performing visual surveys of plants for the presence of pests to identify plant diseases and insects
- Collects samples of leaves, seeds or other agricultural commodities
- Deploys traps and lures in support of various surveys under established protocols and direction
- Labels and packs samples for submission to the laboratory for analysis
- Accurately records survey data and information
- Assists in data entry of survey information, crop history, dates of survey, field size, treatments and lab results
- Properly maps properties, trees, and species and where they are located to detect, eradicate or control plant pests in an assigned geographic area
- Reports quantity and disposition of samples to their supervisor and/or program manager
- Cleans and maintains survey equipment
Benefits
- Cost-effective health insurance options
- Fully covered dental and vision care
- Participation in the secure New York State Pension Plan
- 5 personal days in the first year
- 13 vacation days in the first year
- 13 sick days in the first year
- 13 paid holidays in the first year
- Deferred Compensation Plan
- Flex Spending Account
- NY's 529 College Savings Program
- Potential qualification for Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
