StateJobsNY

NY HELPNo

AgencyAgriculture & Markets, Department of

TitleTemporary Assistant Horticultural Inspector 2

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

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

Salary RangeFrom $18.43 to $18.43 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 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County To Be Determined

Street Address Albany, Niagara, Suffolk, Tompkins, and Ulster Counties

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12235

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Thirty college credit hours, in any subject and one year of plant survey inspection experience.

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 The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets conducts surveys and inspections looking for a range plant pests (insects & diseases). As an Assistant Horticultural Inspector 2, assigned to the Division of Plant Industry, your duties will include: deploying traps and lures in support of various surveys under established protocols and direction; visually surveying for the presence of various pests to assist in identifying plant diseases and insects; collecting samples of soil, leaves, seed or other agricultural commodities; labeling and packing samples for submission to the laboratory for analysis; accurately recording survey data and information; assisting in data entry of survey information, crop history, dates of survey, field size, treatments and lab results; properly mapping properties, trees and species and where they are located to detect, eradicate or control plant pests in an assigned geographic area; reporting quantity and disposition of samples to supervisor and/or program manager; disinfesting equipment and machinery; cleaning and maintaining survey equipment.
You will also be responsible for coordinating a series of tasks for a region, time period or project; compiling reports; reviewing lab submissions and results; monitoring work progress; serving as a resource to Assistant Horticultural Inspector 1s; contacting stakeholders; and conducting outreach.

Specific surveys/inspections include: European Cherry Fruit Fly, Spotted Lanternfly, Plum Pox Virus, Fruit Certification, and Asian Longhorned Beetle

Majority of work is conducted walking and standing outside in all weather conditions. Positions run from April/May to September/October depending on survey and funding. Some positions can accommodate students on summer recess from college. Overnight travel may be required.

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

Name Maya Sutton

Telephone 518-457-3216

Fax 518-457-8852

Email Address recruitment@agriculture.ny.gov

Address

Street 10B Airline Drive

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12235

Notes on ApplyingCandidates that are eligible and interested in being considered for appointment to these positions must complete our online employment application and upload their cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcript to the system. Please indicate which location/locations you are interested in. Please use this link to go to our employment application: https://fs30.formsite.com/zMiW7u/rxkb6lyjhs/index.html. The deadline to apply is April 17, 2021.