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APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$50,195.52 to
$74,813.04
PAY GRADE: 37
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.
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Work Type: A Permanent, full time vacancy |
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Department: Agriculture |
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Division: Plant Industry |
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Location: Las Vegas, Boulder City, Indian Springs, Jean, Henderson |
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Job Class Code:
01.119
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Announcement Number: 27754
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Open to all qualified persons. |
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Posted
03/17/2016
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Close Date:
08/04/2016
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Recruiter:
HEATHER
DAPICE
Phone: (702)486-2919
Email: hdapice@admin.nv.gov
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Applications accepted
for another Expired
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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.
Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action.
This position works within the Nevada Department of Agriculture's Plant Industry Division located in Las Vegas, NV. The incumbent will work under the general direction of the Plant Industry Administrator administering the Commercial Pest Control Operator Licensing & Enforcement Program. Responsibilities of this position will include overall program management; budget development and monitoring; training, supervision and evaluation of program staff performing duties in the inspection, investigation and enforcement of Federal pesticide laws and State regulations related to pesticides and required pest control practices. The position requires strong verbal and written communication skills involving report writing, pest control study manual revisions, exam development, preparation of enforcement and legal documents, providing clear direction to staff, as well as public speaking. The incumbent will be responsible for establishing and coordinating review committees and hearings to address pest control disputes related fines or other administrative actions/penalties. The preferred candidate will have strong program management and supervisory experience, which included experience in performing federal or state regulatory/compliance activities and knowledge in biological sciences as they relate to Integrated Pest Management.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in agricultural science or related field and three 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, and agricultural produce grading; OR two years of experience as an Agriculturist III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. |
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Requires a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and for continuing employment. |
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| 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. |
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1) Please describe your experience, if any, in the interpretation and enforcement of Federal or state regulations, and include specific duties performed.
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2) Please describe your experience in integrated pest management and enforcement of Federal and State regulations related to pesticides and pest control practices, if any.
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3) Please describe your experience, if any, in the following areas: a) the preparation of written reports; b) development or revision of policies; and c) preparation of enforcement and legal documents. Please include where and when the experience was obtained.
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4) Please describe your experience, if any, in public speaking. Please include examples of topics and audience types.
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5) Please describe your experience, if any, with data management systems and computer software. Please include when and where the experience was obtained.
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6) Please describe your experience, if any, in supervising staff, to include training, monitoring and evaluation of staff, and completing employee disciplinary action.
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