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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 04/10/14

Applications Due04/20/14

Vacancy ID13323

NY HELPNo

AgencyAgriculture & Markets, Department of

TitleAssistant Horticultural Inspector 1

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

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

Salary RangeFrom $16.25 to $16.25 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 90%

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

County Albany

Street Address 10B Airline Drive

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12235

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

Telephone 518-457-3216

Fax 518-457-8852

Email Address humanres@agriculture.ny.gov

Address

Street 10B Airline Drive

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12235

 

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.

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