JOB
The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA), Division of Plant Health and Compliance, is seeking to fill one (1) vacant Senior Agriculturist position, located in Sparks. This position will work under the general direction of the Environmental Scientist 4. Responsibilities include conducting Worker Protection Standard inspections and disseminating WPS information, coordinating strychnine alkaloid paste program, inspection pest control applicators at their office/warehouse and in the field according to neutral scheme inspection schedules and protocol.; work with companies and applicators to correct non-compliant issues with applicable codes; investigating verified complaints from the public as to possible violations of pesticide statues and code; inspections of restricted use pesticide (RUP) dealers from compliance with federal and state statue codes; inspect producer establishments and fumigation treatments as needed; maintain EPA inspector credentials including fulfilling training requirements and reports; refers all potential violations to the program manager for possible enforcement actions.
Agriculturists perform a variety of inspections and enforcement duties related to regulated agricultural programs.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Three or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties and graduation from high school or equivalent education.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.
Knowledge of:
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Quarantined or serious pest insects, weeds and diseases.
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Pesticides, fertilizers, agricultural minerals, seed, and feeds; vertebrate pests and their habit.
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Standards for agricultural products and inspection techniques; pesticide enforcement programs.
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Current plant quarantines of other states and countries.
Ability to:
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Prepare analytical, narrative, and statistical reports.
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Prepare and make presentations to regulated community.
Recruiter Contact Information: Sonja Grass - [email protected]
