Agriculturist 1

AGRICULTURIST 1 APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $47,021.76 to $69,008.40 PAY GRADE: 30 For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.JOB INFORMATION Work Type: A Permanent, full time vacancyDepartment: Agriculture (http://www.agri.nv.gov/) Division: Plant Industry Location: Reno, Sparks Job Class Code: 01.128 RECRUITMENT INFORMATION Announcement Number: 46499 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 03/11/2024 Close Date: 03/25/2024 Recruiter: ADRIAN FOSTER Phone: (702)486-2911 Email: [email protected] Applications accepted for another 13 Days 23 Hrs 1 Mins The PositionAgriculturists perform a variety of inspections and enforcement duties related to regulated agricultural programs such as seed testing and seed certification, commercial pest control licensing, commercial nursery inspection and licensing, vertebrate pest control, noxious weeds, insect and plant disease quarantine surveys, and commercial feed and agricultural product grading.Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation.The Agriculturist I position is located in Sparks, NV and supports the Division of Plant Health and Compliance. Under direct supervision, the incumbent will participate in weed surveys and report infestations of noxious weeds; assist in noxious weed identification, developing control programs and provide notifications to landowners on effective methods of control. The incumbent will also record survey data and recommend control procedures in order to comply with the provisions of the Nevada Revised Statutes; perform inspections at agricultural, gravel pit and compost sites identifying noxious and prohibited weeds for weed free certification; assist with biological control agent site selection, releases, and monitoring; provide outreach to the public and professionals during workshops, seminars and trainings. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLETo see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/ClassSpecifications-10/ To Qualify:In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in agricultural science or related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and professional experience which provided experience in regulatory agricultural programs such as seed certification, pest control licensing, or enforcement of regulations related to agriculture and horticulture; OR graduation from high school or equivalent and two years of technical inspection and enforcement experience related to agricultural programs.Special RequirementsA valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment1) Describe your experience with plant species identification. 2) Describe your experience with Nevada noxious weeds. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.govPublic Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.orgPublic Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.usMore Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EBREFER A FRIEND Help us reach qualified candidates! 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