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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 03/18/19

Applications Due04/02/19

Vacancy ID65280

NY HELPNo

AgencyAgriculture & Markets, Department of

TitleHorticultural Inspector 2 (Apiculture)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $73284 to $92693 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 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 Bachelor’s degree in apiculture, entomology, biology, zoology, or pest management or a closely related field and three years of experience* in supervising, implementing or coordinating a major government agricultural or horticultural project.

*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.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in apiculture, entomology, biology, zoology, or pest management or a closely related field and five years of experience* in supervising, implementing or coordinating a major government agricultural or horticultural project.

*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.

Duties Description The Horticultural Inspector 2 (Apiculture) provides leadership for the seasonal bee inspection force and conducts research and outreach to this important industry. This position works closely with other entities such as Cornell University, USDA, and other industry organizations. Duties include but are not limited to:
• Coordinates, manages and supervises seasonal apiary inspection staff involved in statewide apiary inspection program.
• Establishes and implements honey bee inspection goals, priorities, procedures and budget; schedules and assigns apiary staff to conduct field inspections and may personally conduct the more difficult inspections.
• Develops apiary inspector training programs and evaluates staff performance.
• Enforces program violations in consultation with legal office.
• Develops effective beekeeping strategies and distributes information to others in the industry.

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

Name Kipp Campbell

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 send cover letter, resume and unofficial transcripts to humanres@agriculture.ny.gov.

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