Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 03/07/13
Applications Due: 04/15/13
Vacancy ID: 6813
Position Information
AgencyAgriculture & Markets, Department of
TitleAssistant Horticultural Inspector 1
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Salary GradeNS
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $15.94 to $15.94 Hourly
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Temporary
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 90%
Schedule
Workweek Variable
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 7 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Suffolk
Street Address 10B Airline Drive
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12235
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 30 College Credits – preferably in horticulture, forestry, plant pathology, botany, entomology, environmental studies/plant science, or a biological science primarily related to the scientific study of plants.
Duties Description POSITION: Assistant Horticultural Inspector 1
SALARY: $15.94/hour
APPOINTMENT: Temporary, Non-Competitive
LOCATION: New York City/Long Island - Asian Longhorned Beetle
Western New York Area - Plum Pox Virus
Statewide - Various Programs
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets works closely with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to conduct surveys and inspections for specific programs. As an Assistant Horticultural Inspector 1, assigned to the Division of Plant Industry, your duties will include: deploy traps and lures in support of various surveys under established protocols and direction; visually survey for the presence of various pests to assist in identifying plant diseases and insects; collect samples of soil, leaves, seed or other agricultural commodities; label and pack samples for submission to the laboratory for analysis; accurately record survey data and information; assist in data entry of survey information, crop history, dates of survey, field size, treatments and lab results; properly maps properties, trees and species and where they are located to detect, eradicate or control plant pests in an assigned geographic area; reports quantity and disposition of samples to supervisor and/or program manager; disinfesting equipment and machinery; cleans and maintains survey equipment.
Additional Comments TO APPLY: Forward cover letter and resume on or before April 15, 2013 to:
Ms. Robin Springer
NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets
Division of Human Resources Management
10B Airline Drive
Albany, NY 12235
Phone: (518) 457-3216
Fax: (518) 457-8852
E-Mail: Robin.Springer@agriculture.ny.gov
An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Robin Springer
Telephone 518-457-3216
Fax 518-457-8852
Email Address Robin.Springer@agriculture.ny.gov
Address
Street 10B Airline Drive
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12235
Notes on ApplyingPlease provide cover letter and resume by April 1, 2013. Please indicate in your cover letter the location(s) in which you would be willing to be considered for this position.
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