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State of Nevada Announces
An Open Competitive Recruitment for:
AGRICULTURAL INSPECTOR II - SEASONAL
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -  $28,167.12 to  $40,507.20  PAY GRADE: 23
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Seasonal, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.
Department: Agriculture
Division: Plant Industry
Location: Reno, Sparks
Job Class Code: 01.139
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Announcement Number: 25393
Open to all qualified persons.
Posted 07/14/2015
Close Date: 09/28/2015
Recruiter:
   SUZANNA GROVE
   Phone: (775)687-9976
   Email: sgrove@dps.state.nv.us
Applications accepted for another Expired
The Position
Agricultural Inspectors perform sampling and inspection of agricultural products at shipping point inspection facilities, and participate in pest control and noxious weed eradication; check and grade condition of fruits and vegetables, and assist plant pathologists and entomologists in the preparation of samples for analysis.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
This seasonal position works within the Department of Agriculture's Division of Plant Industry, Agriculture and Enforcement Section and is located in Sparks, NV. The incumbent is responsible for performing a variety of inspections on agricultural commodities and will conduct inspections for USDA phytosanitary certification and grading. Other duties may include monitoring pesticide applications; collecting plant, insect and fertilizer samples, and data base management. Please note that this position requires 50% or more of travel to agricultural production areas located in northern Nevada. Applicants must indicate their willingness to meet the travel requirement portion of this position. The preferred candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or coursework in agriculture or directly related natural resources field. Please provide a copy of college transcripts. The position is temporary and may last at least six months.

To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
    Graduation from high school or equivalent education and one year of experience in agricultural sciences or related sciences performing agriculture duties; OR one year of experience as an Agricultural Inspector I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination or education and experience.
Special Requirements
    50 % Travel requirement.
    Requires a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and for continuing employment.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment
1) Do you have a Bachelor's degree or coursework in agriculture or directly related natural resources field. Please provide a copy of college transcripts.
INFORMATIONAL LINKS
For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Email
Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
Division of Human Resource Management
Northern Nevada
209 East Musser Street,
Room 101
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
Division of Human Resource Management
Southern Nevada
555 East Washington Avenue,
Suite 1400
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101-1046

TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868


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