Plant Health Inspector — Field Compliance & Pest ID

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Plant Industry Inspection Technician to support inspections of nurseries, greenhouses, and other plant operations, ensuring healthy growing environments and compliance with state and federal requirements.

You will inspect facilities, identify pests, assist with investigations, and provide guidance on record keeping, chemical storage, and pest management. This role requires travel across designated counties and home headquarters in Pennsylvania.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in agricultural or biological sciences with 3 credits in chemistry, 3 in plant science, and 3 in animal science, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Equivalency accepted within three months of graduating.
• Active motor vehicle license required.

Aufgaben

• Inspect nurseries, greenhouses, and related establishments for proper storage, sanitation, permits, and safety practices.
• Identify plant pests and plant materials accurately using keys and references.
• Support investigations involving plant pests, pesticide safety, and potential harm to plants or people.
• Check facilities and documents for adherence to state and federal plant regulations.
• Provide information to facility owners and officials on record keeping, chemical storage, and pest management.
• Assist with plant pest surveys and emergency responses.

Kenntnisse

Facility Inspection

Pest Identification

Complaint Assistance

Compliance Review

Public Guidance

Survey Support

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in agricultural or biological sciences

Equivalent combination of experience and training including 3 credits in chemistry, 3 in plant science, and 3 in animal science

Jobbeschreibung

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Plant Industry Inspection Technician to support inspections of nurseries, greenhouses, and other plant operations, ensuring healthy growing environments and compliance with state and federal requirements.

You will inspect facilities, identify pests, assist with investigations, and provide guidance on record keeping, chemical storage, and pest management. This role requires travel across designated counties and home headquarters in Pennsylvania.