Agriculture Inspector II - Produce Safety & Nursery

State of Nevada; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nevada Department of Agriculture, Division of Plant Health and Compliance in Sparks seeks an Agriculturist 2 to support FSMA Produce Safety Rule, Producer Certificate, Nursery, and export programs. The incumbent will conduct FSMA inspections, provide technical assistance to growers, conduct nursery inspections, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

This role also helps with program databases, training, and certification processes to promote safe, compliant agricultural

Qualifications

• Two or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations.
• Ability to prepare reports and provide education.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical inspection and enforcement duties related to agricultural programs in a limited capacity.
• Review forms and reports, statistical data, and determine inspection quotas.
• Prepare inspection reports.
• Identify and report infestations of noxious weeds, mix herbicides, identify specimens submitted, record data, and recommend control procedures.
• Perform shipping point and conditional inspections of agricultural commodities.
• Inspect retail outlets, wholesalers, and agricultural facilities.
• Conduct outreach related to various agricultural topics and regulations including but not limited to Produce food safety and Nursery licensing.
• Perform a broad range of duties relating to the agricultural programs’ inspection and enforcement.
• Prepare informational and regulatory bulletins.
• Issue Phytosanitary Certificates and create certification standards for new crops.
• Investigate complaints related to Produce Food Safety and Nursery licensing.
• Provide education on various agricultural topics and regulations including but not limited to noxious weeds, seed certification, produce safety, pest control, plant disease diagnostics.
• Maintain data, prepare reports, monitor budgets to assist in the administration of contracts, grants, and purchasing and budget preparation.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Inspections & enforcement

Report writing

Outreach to growers

Regulatory knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Nevada Department of Agriculture, Division of Plant Health and Compliance in Sparks seeks an Agriculturist 2 to support FSMA Produce Safety Rule, Producer Certificate, Nursery, and export programs. The incumbent will conduct FSMA inspections, provide technical assistance to growers, conduct nursery inspections, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

This role also helps with program databases, training, and certification processes to promote safe, compliant agricultural