Agriculture Inspector 1
This position inspects live plant growers and dealers (sod farms, nurseries, tree farms, etc.) to ensure compliance with state regulations and proper maintenance of plants. This position has responsibility inspecting the Plant Protection Section special programs which includes apiary (bee) inspection, verification of compliance agreements and certification of plants or plant material for interstate and international export. Inspections for state and federal phytosanitary certificates are performed as requested. Incumbents in this job must work outdoors in varied terrain for extended periods of time. May be responsible for providing transportation to work sites. This job requires travel.
Vocational/Technical degree in agriculture, horticulture, environmental science, pest control, entomology or a closely related field from an accredited college OR High school diploma or GED AND One year of experience in the area of assignment OR Two years of college, which included 12 semester hours or 20 quarter hours in chemistry or life sciences.
