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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Plant Industry Inspection Technician in Collegeville, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4451109 THE POSITION Are you seeking an opportunity to further your career in the agricultural sciences while helping to protect the Commonwealth's plant resources and provide consumer protection and safety for Pennsylvanians? The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is seeking candidates for a Plant Industry Inspection Technician to complete technical inspections and perform enforcement and service work involving nurseries, greenhouses and other plant merchants. Apply today and join our team!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this role, you will assist Plant Inspectors and Supervisor with plant inspection duties to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations while ensuring that the Bureau's field activities are performed and completed in an effective and efficient manner. Duties include inspection of plant production facilities and other agricultural product establishments, investigating complaints involving plant pest and pesticide worker protection, and reviewing application for licensure.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. This position will be home headquartered if applicant lives in Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia or Schuylkill Counties. If applicant does not live in Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia or Schuylkill Counties, reporting location is 1015 Bridge Road, Collegeville, PA 19426. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: A bachelor's degree in the agricultural or biological sciences, which includes 3 credits in chemistry, 3 credits in plant science, and 3 credits in animal science; or An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes 3 credits in chemistry, 3 credits in plant science, and 3 credits in animal science. Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
Special Requirement: Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's Class C Driver's License.
Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@ a.gov.
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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.