AGRICULTURIST I

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Job Summary

Agriculturists perform a variety of inspections and enforcement duties related to regulated agricultural programs.

Essential Qualifications

One or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties and graduation from high school or equivalent education.

Job Duties

• Perform technical inspection and enforcement duties related to agricultural programs in a limited capacity.
• Perform seed testing by weighing, separating, and classifying samples received.
• Perform seed certification, determine eligibility, inspect fields and issue reports.
• Examine pesticide labels for methods, rates of application, and dilution rates.
• Collect and package samples for laboratory analysis, investigate complaints, and issue notices of violations.
• Review forms and reports, statistical data, and determine inspection quotas.
• Prepare inspection reports.
• Participate in weed surveys, identification, and control programs.
• Identify and report infestations of noxious weeds, mix herbicides, identify specimens submitted, record data, and recommend control procedures.
• Inspect commercial feeds and gather, examine and/or package samples for analysis.
• Perform shipping point and conditional inspections of agricultural commodities.
• Inspect retail outlets, wholesalers, and agricultural facilities.
• Conduct outreach related to various agricultural topics and regulations including but not limited to native seed and noxious weeds.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
  
  

Knowledge Of

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Applicable federal and State laws, regulations, standards, and agency policies and procedures related to the program area assigned.
• Insect and vertebrate pests, weed and diseases of plants, their biology, hosts, effects and control.
• Classification of insects and plants; proper use of different pesticides and fertilizers; plant and animal organisms including their tissues, cells, functions, interdependence, and interactions with each other and the environment.
• Common plant diseases, their biology, hosts, effects and control; proper use, handling, and application of pesticides and fertilizers; noxious weeds; nursery and pest control inspection procedures, including sample collection and processing procedures; quarantined or serious pest insects, weeds and diseases.
• Different pesticides and their effect on humans, pests, not-target animals, and the environment.
  
  

Skill In

• Use of scientific standards and methods to solve problems.
• Agricultural minerals; seeds and feeds; vertebrate pests and their habitats; inspection techniques.
• Interpersonal and communication, both verbal and written.
• Use and operation of office and job-related equipment and software.
  
  

Ability To

• Read technical, scientific, and legal documents; read and understand maps; write routine business correspondence.
• Prepare technical reports and inspection narratives; analyze information and technical data.
• Analyze information and technical data; prepare analytical, narrative, and statistical reports.
  
  

Recruiter Contact Information: Sonja Grass - SonjaGrass@admin.nv.gov

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits Include

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
  
  

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

• State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.
  
  

The Following Are Legal Holidays

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans' Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

01

Do you have any of the following?

• One or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties and graduation from high school or equivalent education.
• No
  
  

02

This position requires statewide travel up to 50% of the time. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No
  
  

04

A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No
  
  

05

Please describe your experience identifying plant diseases.

06

Please describe your experience performing field work and inspecting agricultural crops.

• Required Question