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APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$55,958.40 to
$83,394.72
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: 37047
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Open to all qualified persons. |
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Posted
04/19/2019
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Close Date:
08/22/2019
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Recruiter:
KENNETH
SCHULZ
Phone: **None**
Email: krschulz@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.
The Department of Agriculture is recruiting for an Agriculturist 4 position located in Las Vegas, Nevada. This position works under the general direction of the Plant Industry Administrator in administering the Commercial Pest Control Operator Licensing & Enforcement Program. Responsibilities 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 oral 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, and public speaking. The incumbent is responsible for establishing and coordinating review committees and hearings to address disputed pest control related fines or other administrative actions/penalties.
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 as described above. |
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Restricted use Pesticide Applicator's Certificate is required as an ongoing condition of employment for some positions in the series. |
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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) Do you have experience in integrated pest management and enforcement of Federal and state regulations related to pesticides and pest control practices? If so, please describe your experience to include when and where you obtained this experience.
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2) Do you have experience in preparing written reports using data? If so, please describe your experience to include when and where you obtained this experience.
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3) Do you have public speaking experience? If so, please describe your experience to include examples of topics, as well as when and where you obtained this experience.
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4) Do you have experience in supervising staff, to include training, monitoring and evaluation of staff, and completing employee disciplinary action? If so, please describe your experience to include when and where you obtained this experience.
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5) How did you hear about this position?
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