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Idaho Division of Human Resources PLANT AG INVSTGTR, SR Pocatello Burley in Pocatello, Idaho
PLANT AG INVSTGTR, SR Pocatello Burley
Posting Begin Date: 2024/06/13
Posting End Date: 2024/06/27
Category: Agriculture
Sub Category: Natural Resources
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Pocatello, ID, United States
Minimum Salary: 23.18
Maximum Salary: 23.18
Pay Rate Type: Hourly
Description
" Serving consumers and agriculture by safeguarding the public, plants, animals and the environment through promotion, education and regulation."
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture is currently recruiting for an Agriculture Investigator, Sr. for Field Services in the Plant Industries Division. The position may be located in Pocatello or Burley.
The successful candidate must be willing to work in adverse weather conditions and around dust particles in both fields and warehouses.
This announcement will close at 4:59 p.m. on June 27, 2024
Apply today!
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
Develop project reports and investigation reports for submission and approval to Program Manager, Bureau Chief or Division Administrator as necessary.
Enforce state laws and ISDA rules.
Represent ISDA in meetings with grower organizations, commodity commissions and general public, and interactions with the University of Idaho and other federal/state agencies as directed by Program Manager.
Provide administrative and office coverage as directed by Program Manager.
Draft correspondence as directed by Program Manager.
Develop routine reports, such as activity, vehicle and financial reports, and submit by due date.
Enforce state laws and ISDA rules and conduct investigations and inspections including:
Phytosanitary Export Certification.
Field Inspections.
Nursery inspections & License Enforcement.
Feed and Fertilizer Sampling and Label Review & Enforcement.
Pest and Disease Surveys.
Quarantine Rule Enforcement.
Seed Enforcement under Federal and State Seed Laws/Rules.
Apiary Inspections.
Maintain Required Skill Development and Non-Supervisory Employee Training.
Participate in Special Projects as directed by Program Manager.
Minimum Qualification: This qualification is mandatory for the position
· Experience writing narrative reports
o Typically gained by 12 months of experience preparing narrative reports such as business reports, investigative reports, research summaries, etc. This is a requirement for this position. A 'Yes' response must be supported in your resume.
Specialty Qualifications: These qualifications are mandatory requirements.
· Good knowledge of animal feed for a variety of animals, identifying and controlling weeds, pests, plant diseases and/or propagating plants.
o Typically gained by: at least 2 years of on-the-job experience performing agriculture-related work including, but not limited to: animal and/or plant production, animal nutrition, plant pathology, investigations and/or inspections in a public/private setting, identifying and controlling weeds, pests, plant diseases and/or propagating plants in a plant science setting OR successful completion of college courses equivalent to 18 upper level credits of coursework related to animal or livestock production and/or plant science, botany, horticulture, entomology, plant pathology or biology.
· Valid Driver's License.
BENEFITS:
BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION
We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/members-1/) (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit.
OTHER EXCELLENT BENEFITS
· Excellent medical, dental and vision (https://ogi.idaho.gov/benefits-plans/) insurance
· Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start
· 11 paid holidays a year
· Paid parental leave
· Multiple retirement savings plans, optional 401K, and optional 457
· Basic life insurance for employee and family (employee covered at one times annual salary; spouse covered at $10,000; child covered at $5,000)
· Ongoing training opportunities
· An opportunity for student loan forgiveness (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service)
EEO/ADA/Veteran's Preference
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities; auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected] .
Thank you for your interest in the Department of Agriculture!
If you have questions,
please contact us at:
[email protected] or at (208) 332-8520