Job Description
AGRICULTURAL INSPECTOR-MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WAIVED
State of Nevada - 3.5 Sparks, NV Job Details Seasonal | Full-time 11 hours ago Qualifications Report preparation Weed control Chemical extraction Equipment repair Soil sampling Basic math Inspection reporting and documentation Field surveys Map reading High school diploma or GED Laboratory sample extraction Plant disease identification Laboratory specimen handling Computer skills 1 year Pest control chemical handling Field data collection Communication skills Entry level Full Job Description •THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
•Job Summary 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. Essential Qualifications One or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties and graduation from high school or equivalent education. Job Duties 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. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level. 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. Skill in:
Interpersonal and communication, both verbal and written. Use and operation of office and job-related equipment and software. Ability to:
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. Recruiter Contact Information:
Sonja Grass - The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.
