APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$33,971.76 to
$49,151.52
PAY GRADE: 25
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 advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others.
Under direct supervision the incumbent will assist the department's noxious weeds program coordinator conduct statewide noxious weed surveys to identify new priority areas where biological control releases are needed. The incumbent will collect the survey data using GIS technologies for later mapping of selected sites. Upon site selection the incumbent will assist with accusation of the selected agent by communicating with suppliers and scheduling their arrival to ensure maximum survival rate of the shipped agent. Upon release the incumbent will also assist with establishing vegetation monitoring plots and completing required documentation. The incumbent will also monitor previous release sites to determine the presence of absence of the biological control agent used and collect vegetation density readings of selected sites to determine if the agent has led to infestation reductions. The incumbent will collect and record the monitoring readings following USDA guidlines for later review.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of experience in agricultural sciences or related sciences performing agriculture duties; OR one year of experience as an Agricultural Inspector II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
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.