Phytosanitary Compliance & Export Inspector

West Virginia Department of Agriculture; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia Department of Agriculture is seeking a Plant Regulatory Officer I in Charleston to enforce the Industrial Hemp Development Act, the Plant Pest Act, and related quarantines. You will inspect plant material and timber products for interstate and international shipments.

Responsibilities include conducting surveys, issuing registrations, preparing phytosanitary certificates, and enforcing quarantines while collaborating with industry groups and the public.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related biological field is required.
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Responsibilities

• Inspect nurseries and nursery dealers for plant pests.

Skills

Regulatory enforcement

Investigation techniques

Public speaking

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, horticulture, plant pathology, entomology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

West Virginia Department of Agriculture is seeking a Plant Regulatory Officer I in Charleston to enforce the Industrial Hemp Development Act, the Plant Pest Act, and related quarantines. You will inspect plant material and timber products for interstate and international shipments.

Responsibilities include conducting surveys, issuing registrations, preparing phytosanitary certificates, and enforcing quarantines while collaborating with industry groups and the public.