Potato Program Lead: Field Inspector & Compliance

State of Wisconsin; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Insurance options

Retirement plan

Job summary

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) seeks a Potato Program Coordinator (Plant Pest and Disease Specialist – Senior) to lead the statewide potato program, coordinate inspections, audits, and enforcement of pest regulations with field-based responsibilities across Wisconsin.

The role emphasizes collaboration with program managers, ongoing regulatory outreach, and 50% travel to support plant health and export activities.

Qualifications

• Experience with plant pest surveys or pest management programs.
• Experience communicating with external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of quarantines, invasive species, export requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate potato program and enforce related regulations.
• Inspect fields, seed potatoes and other plant products for health certification.
• Audit seed potato programs and ensure compliance.
• Coordinate ginseng export audits to international markets.
• Identify pests and diseases across crops and provide guidance.
• Deliver regulatory outreach via trainings, events, media and updates.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Inspections

Outreach

Coordination

Education

Natural science background

Tools

ArcGIS

Survey 123

Job description

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) seeks a Potato Program Coordinator (Plant Pest and Disease Specialist – Senior) to lead the statewide potato program, coordinate inspections, audits, and enforcement of pest regulations with field-based responsibilities across Wisconsin.

The role emphasizes collaboration with program managers, ongoing regulatory outreach, and 50% travel to support plant health and export activities.