Review Vacancy
AgencyAgriculture & Markets, Department of
TitleAssistant Horticultural Inspector 1
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $16.25 to $16.25 Hourly
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 30 college credits
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 30 college credits in horticulture, forestry, plant pathology, botany, entomology, environmental studies/plant science, or a biological science primarily related to the scientific study of plants. Possession of a current, valid driver's license and use of a vehicle.
Duties Description LOCATIONS: Albany, Syracuse, Buffalo, Rochester and Suffolk, NY
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.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Jeannine Frenyea, Sr. Personnel Administrator
Email Address humanres@agriculture.ny.gov
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Notes on ApplyingPlease provide cover letter, resume, employment application (AMP-102) and unofficial transcripts. The employment application can be found on the Department's website www.agriculture.ny.gov under Employment Opportunities. Please indicate in your cover letter the location(s) in which you would be willing to be considered for this position.