The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.

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.

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.

Seasonal positions located at the Department of Agriculture, Division of Plant Industry, Entomology Section, will be responsible for performing field inspections and surveys for entomology under the supervision of the Agricultural Inspector IV. This position will under-fill the Agricultural Inspector 4 position and may be progressed to the higher level upon supervisor's request and once minimum qualifications of the position have been met.The positions will be located and based in Sparks, NV. Incumbents will be required to travel to agricultural production and rangeland areas across the state of Nevada. This position has a travel requirement of more than 50%. Main duties include placing and collecting traps, preparing and labeling specimens and collection and recording of data electronically using handheld computers and phones. Incumbents may be assigned to assist in other related Plant Industry disease and field surveys as required.

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: