APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$44,077.68 to
$65,354.40
PAY GRADE: 34
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.
Agriculturists perform a variety of inspections and enforcement duties related to regulated agricultural programs such as seed testing and seed certification, commercial pest control licensing, commercial nursery inspection and licensing, vertebrate pest control, noxious weeds, insect and plant disease quarantine surveys, and commercial feed and agricultural product grading.
This Agriculturist III position works within the Department of Agriculture, located in Elko, NV as the Rangeland Resource Manager. The selected candidate will be responsible for rangeland ecology and resource management of agriculture programs related to livestock grazing and rangeland health. Duties of this position will include working with organizations, businesses, the ranching community, as well as the general public regarding land management issues; providing outreach, education, and guidance in the use of department tools, internet applications, and handbooks; ensuring compliance with State and federal statutes and certifications; and supervising seasonal staff working on invasive and noxious weed evaluation and management.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in agricultural science or related field and two years of journey level experience in a variety of plant industry programs such as seed certification, vertebrate pest control, licensing of pesticide applicators and pest control firms, agricultural produce grading or enforcement of regulations related to agriculture and horticulture; OR one year of experience as an Agriculturist II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements
Requires a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and for continuing employment.
Additional Position Criteria
Experience in rangeland ecology and resource management related to livestock grazing and rangeland health.
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) Please describe what your experience is in rangeland ecology and resource management responsibilities. Please include your job title, major responsibilities and timeframes work was performed.
