Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyAgriculture & Markets, Department of

TitleHorticultural Inspector 3 (Industrial Hemp)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade25

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $96336 to $121413 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 10B Airline Drive

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12235

Job Specifics

Duties Description Harvest your potential with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets! Join our team and become an integral part of a team dedicated to fostering a competitive food and agriculture industry that benefits both producers and consumers alike. Here, you can cultivate your career in a dynamic environment that values innovation, sustainability, and community engagement. With a wide range of opportunities spanning from environmental science to economic development, you can find your niche in public service and grow both professionally and personally. Embrace the chance to join our team, and you’ll not only reap a fulfilling career but also sow the seeds for a healthier, stronger New York.

Position Information:
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking a Horticultural Inspector 3 (Industrial Hemp) to work in the Division of Plant Industry in Albany. The Horticultural Inspector 3 (Industrial Hemp) plans and manages all registration, inspection, sampling, response and compliance activities related to industrial hemp production in New York State and serves as the policy lead on all hemp and cannabis issues within the Division of Plant Industry (Division) and the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department). This position also integrates and coordinates highly complex program policy systems and procedures within the Division and with Federal and State counterparts including the United States Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA AMS) and New York State Office of Cannabis Management, and will represent the Division, Department, and hemp program to stake holders including growers, municipal officials, and the public. This position also leads the administrative portions of the nursery grower, dealer inspection program, and plant certification program including registration, penalty review, recommendation, and administrative oversight of plant shipments. The Horticultural Inspector 3 (Industrial Hemp) works closely with the Horticultural Inspector 3 Field Operations Manager, Division Director, and Assistant Director to lead the Division and maintain effective continuity of operations.

The Horticultural Inspector 3 (Industrial Hemp) is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday. The position will be based in our Albany office located at 10B Airline Dr., Albany, NY 12235. We are conveniently located near the Albany International Airport and provide ample free parking and a comfortable work environment. Opportunities for telecommuting are available in accordance with the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in entomology, plant science, horticulture or a closely related field and four years of progressively responsible experience in a federal, State, or local government position with primary responsibility for supervision and/or the implementation and coordination of a major agricultural or horticultural program, initiative, function or special project. One of the three years of experience must include working in audit-based programs, analyzing trends in data and conducting investigations in coordination with regulatory agencies. Four years of specialized experience or an associate’s degree and two years of specialized experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree; J.D. or master’s degree in one of the above fields may substitute for one year of specialized experience; Ph.D. in one of the above fields may substitute for two years of specialized experience.

Reassignment Qualifications: You must be a current Department of Agriculture and Markets employee and have one year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 b/c service as a Horticultural Inspector 3 (Industrial Hemp) G-25.

Reinstatement Under Rule 5.4: Applicants may be appointed to this position permanently if they were previous permanent New York State employees who resigned their positions may be reinstated to their former positions, or to positions to which they were eligible for transfer or reassignment without further examination. Employees separated from their positions may be reinstated within one year of the date of their separation. Employees separated from their positions who have also been separated from state service for more than one year may be reinstated upon approval by the state Civil Service Commission.

Additional Comments Salary:
The Horticultural Inspector 3 (Industrial Hemp) position is in the PEF Salary Grade (SG) 25. The starting salary is $96,336/year.

The candidate appointed to the Horticultural Inspector 3 (Hemp), SG-25 position, will be eligible to participate in the New York State Performance Evaluation Program. Through this program, employees receive yearly performance evaluations. Performance advances are payable to PEF employees whose base annual salary is below the job rate for their current position and who were rated "Satisfactory" or its equivalent on their yearly performance evaluation. Performance advance payments are added to an employee's annual salary. Over time, yearly performance advances may lead to the SG-25 job rate salary of $121,413/ year!

Benefits:
This is a PEF-represented position that offers excellent benefits! Benefits include but are not limited to inexpensive Health Insurance options, free Dental and Vision coverage, NYS Pension Plan membership, and generous paid time off. Within the first year, you are eligible for 5 days of personal time, 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 13 paid holidays!

As a New York State employee, you could potentially qualify to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)! The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your direct loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under an accepted repayment plan and while working full-time for the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets or another eligible employer.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Cheryl Carman

Telephone 518-457-3216

Fax

Email Address HarvestYourPotential@agriculture.ny.gov

Address

Street 10B Airline Drive

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12235

 

Notes on ApplyingTo apply for this position, you must copy and paste the link below into your web browser. This link will lead you to our online employment application:

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Please upload your resume, transcript, and cover letter within this online application.

If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at (518) 457-3216 or HarvestYourPotential@agriculture.ny.gov.

The Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity, and reasonable accommodations and/or modifications as necessary, for qualified persons with disabilities. If you are in need of a reasonable accommodation, please visit: https://agriculture.ny.gov/employment-information.