Plant Health & Certification Inspector

State of Tennessee; Dandridge (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Tennessee in Dandridge, TN is hiring for a Plant Certification Inspector in the Department of Agriculture. This Full-Time position focuses on inspecting and certifying nursery stock, enforcing plant pest regulations, and advising producers on best practices.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in horticulture, entomology, plant pathology, or related plant sciences and two years of relevant experience. Salary is $43,572 annually, with benefits and a monthly equivalent of $3,631.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, entomology, plant pathology, or related plant sciences with two years of relevant experience.
• Experience developing or enforcing regulations on the production/distribution of horticultural/agricultural plants or pesticides.
• Graduate study substitutions allowed: up to one year for graduate course work.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and certify plant producers for production and distribution.
• Certify plant shipments for intrastate, interstate, and international transport.
• Enforce regulations on plant pest and disease control.
• Provide technical guidance on detection and eradication of pests.
• Prepare inspection and expense reports.

Skills

Active Learning and Listening

Critical Thinking

Reading Comprehension

Mathematics

Education

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

Tools

GPS Unit

Personal Computer

Camera

Copy Machine

Fax Machine

Job description

State of Tennessee in Dandridge, TN is hiring for a Plant Certification Inspector in the Department of Agriculture. This Full-Time position focuses on inspecting and certifying nursery stock, enforcing plant pest regulations, and advising producers on best practices.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in horticulture, entomology, plant pathology, or related plant sciences and two years of relevant experience. Salary is $43,572 annually, with benefits and a monthly equivalent of $3,631.