Agriculturist 2 - Export Phytosanitary Lead

State of Nevada; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

PERS Retirement

Deferred Compensation

No Nevada state income tax

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Longevity Payments

Job summary

The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA), Division of Plant Heath and Compliance, Sparks office, seeks an Agriculturist 2 to coordinate the Export Phytosanitary Certification and Shipping Point Inspection programs. Duties include inspections, licensure, reporting, and outreach across federal and state regulations; travel and field work are often required.

Two or more years of relevant experience and a high school diploma are required.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of applicable experience in agricultural inspection, seed certification, or enforcement is preferred.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent education is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical inspection and enforcement duties related to agricultural programs in a limited capacity.
• Perform seed testing by weighing, separating, and classifying samples received.
• Perform seed certification, determine eligibility, inspect fields and issue reports.
• Examine pesticide labels for methods, rates of application, and dilution rates.
• Collect and package samples for laboratory analysis, investigate complaints, and issue notices of violations.
• Review forms and reports, statistical data, and determine inspection quotas.
• Prepare inspection reports.
• Participate in weed surveys, identification, and control programs.
• Identify and report infestations of noxious weeds, mix herbicides, identify specimens submitted, record data, and recommend control procedures.
• Inspect commercial feeds and gather, examine and/or package samples for analysis.
• 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 native seed and noxious weeds.
• Enforce federal and State laws and regulations related to mixing, use, disposal, sale, and distribution of pesticides and/or fertilizers by licensed and certified applicators, public applicators, retail outlets or user locations.
• Perform a broad range of duties relating to the agricultural programs’ inspection and enforcement.
• Prepare informational and regulatory bulletins.
• Issue seed movement permits and create certification standards for new crops.
• Evaluate pest control firms, process applications, issue licenses, and review reports.
• Investigate complaints related to pest control.
• Administer licensing programs for commercial pest control firms, operators, and restricted-use certification.
• 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 various laboratory diagnostic procedures using laboratory instruments and prepare related reports
• Monitor and calibrate laboratory equipment, monitor supplies, maintain microbiological cultures.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA), Division of Plant Heath and Compliance, Sparks office, seeks an Agriculturist 2 to coordinate the Export Phytosanitary Certification and Shipping Point Inspection programs. Duties include inspections, licensure, reporting, and outreach across federal and state regulations; travel and field work are often required.

Two or more years of relevant experience and a high school diploma are required.