CAP Survey & Pest Programs Lead

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); Vor Ort; USD 34.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

South Dakota State Government seeks a State CAP Survey Coordinator to oversee statewide plant pest survey activities and provide technical assistance to staff and stakeholders. The role includes coordinating CAPS surveys, inspections, and outreach to prevent exotic pests and protect South Dakota's export status.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in agronomy or related field, with experience in production agriculture preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in agronomy, precision agriculture, or related field.
• Past experience in production agriculture is preferred.
• Valid South Dakota driver's license is required.

Aufgaben

• Plan, coordinate and implement the plant pest CAPS survey program.
• Coordinate with other agencies to identify pest survey needs and develop work plans.
• Oversee day-to-day survey work with interns and prepare pest survey reports.
• Oversee European Corn Borer Compliance Program including inspections and export field inspections.

Kenntnisse

Decision making

Problem solving

Communication

Policy development

Analysis

Ausbildung

Degree in agronomy / precision agriculture or related field

Jobbeschreibung

South Dakota State Government seeks a State CAP Survey Coordinator to oversee statewide plant pest survey activities and provide technical assistance to staff and stakeholders. The role includes coordinating CAPS surveys, inspections, and outreach to prevent exotic pests and protect South Dakota's export status.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in agronomy or related field, with experience in production agriculture preferred.