This is a PEF-represented position that offers excellent benefits! Benefits include but are not limited to inexpensive Health Insurance options, free Dental and Vision coverage, and the opportunity to join NYS Pension Plan membership.
Apiary Inspector Trainee 1 ($21.68/Hour): Two years of experience in the management of honeybee colonies or 60 college credits with at least 9 college credits in entomology, ecology, biology, agriculture, environmental studies, natural resources, or zoology.
Apiary Inspector Trainee 2 ($22.96/Hour): Three years of experience* in the management of honeybee colonies; or successful completion of one season (minimum of 60 working days) as an Apiary Inspector Trainee 1.
*Substitution: Possession of 60 college credits with at least 9 college credits in entomology, ecology, biology, agriculture, environmental studies, natural resources, or zoology may substitute for 2 years of experience.
Apiary Inspector 1 ($24.26/Hour): Four years of experience* in the management of honeybee colonies; or successful completion of one season as an Apiary Inspector Trainee 1 and one season as an Apiary Inspector Trainee 2. Must have worked a minimum of 60 working days/season.
*Substitution: Possession of 60 college credits with at least 9 college credits in entomology, ecology, biology, agriculture, environmental studies, natural resources, or zoology may substitute for 2 years of experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge of bee behavior; a familiarity with bees, colony, and apiary management practices.
• Knowledge of and working experience with beekeeping equipment.
• The ability to open colonies of bees and to remove combs for visual examination. This would include the ability to remove and replace combs, queen excluders and other bee equipment properly without killing the queen and some bees.
• Basic knowledge of both larva and adult bee diseases, their life history, and symptoms.
• Willingness to accept instruction, direction, and training by supervisors and/or experienced inspectors.
• Basic knowledge and familiarity with Department issued technology, such as an iPhone, iPad, and computer.
• Be available to relocate to other areas within New York State for limited periods of time during emergency situations.
• Be physically able to bend, reach, and lift 60-80 pounds many times during the workday.
• Possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license, preferably issued by New York State.
How to Apply:
Candidates that are eligible and interested in being considered for appointment to one of these opportunities must use this application to apply by March 25, 2024. Within this online application please upload your resume, transcript, and cover letter.
If you have any questions, please contact Laura Osa in Human Resources at (518) 457-3216 or HarvestYourPotential@agriculture.ny.gov.
Additional Position Information:
Division: Plant Industry
Negotiating Unit: PEF
Location: Cayuga, Franklin, Schoharie, Tompkins, and Wyoming County
Number of Vacancies: Three
Status of Vacancy: Full-time; Temporary, Seasonal; Season runs 4/1/2024-11/30/2024 and are dependent on operational need.
Jurisdictional Class: Non-Competitive
Civil Service List(s): Eligible List Does Not Exist
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