Review Vacancy
AgencyAgriculture & Markets, Department of
TitleTemporary Assistant Horticultural Inspector 1
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $17.61 to $17.61 Hourly
Street Address Albany, Broome, Niagara, Onondaga, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Tompkins, OR Ulster County
Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Thirty college credit hours, in any subject.
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 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.
Specific survey/inspection programs include: European Cherry Fruit Fly, Spotted Lanternfly, Plum Pox Virus, Fruit Certification, and Asian Longhorned Beetle
Majority of work is conducted moving around outside in all weather conditions.
Additional Comments These positions will start with a schedule of Monday-Friday, 8 hours per day while being trained. After initial training, those working on Plum Pox Virus, European Cherry Fruit Fly, and Fruit Certification survey programs will Work Monday – Thursday, 10 hours per day. Those working on Asian Longhorned Beetle inspection program will work Friday– Monday, 10 hours per
day.
Positions run from April/May to September or November
depending on type of survey work and funding. Some positions can accommodate students on summer recess from college.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address recruitment@agriculture.ny.gov
Address
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.