County Apiary Inspector Various Positions
County Apiary Inspector Various Positions
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Job Description
The State of Ohio is a drugfree workplace which prohibits the use of (recreational /nonmedical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio DrugFree Workplace Policy (HR39 and as outlined in the posting.
Salary is set by corresponding County Commissioner
This position is posted on behalf of individual counties. Applications will be shared with corresponding counties as they are received.
Selected individuals will not be employees of the Ohio Department of Agriculture.
For questions please contact:
Brad Deering
or
- Must have his/her apiaries registered with the State of Ohio
- Minimum three years beekeeping experience
- Good people skills and attention to details
- Able to work independently maintain and submit records punctually
Additional Requirements:
must not be allergic to honey bee stings must hold and maintain acceptable driving record must have reliable transportation subject to varying environmental conditions
Duties/Responsibilities/Abilities:
- Inspect all colonies of registered apiaries within appointing county;
- Complete and submit inspection reports within the time frame requested by ODA;
- Complete monthly reports;
- Answer questions from local beekeepers based on knowledge of facts;
- Ability to recognize common honey bee pests and diseases;
- Understanding approved control methods for honey bee diseases and pests;
- Ability to properly manipulate a honey bee colony;
- Ability to effectively communicate with the public;
- Ability to work independently;
- Ability to lift heavy objects
Position: County
Hours: PartTime Seasonal
Appointed by County Commissioners or Authorized County Official.
Compensation: Appropriation Salary & Hourly pay and/or Mileage set by County Commissioners
Definition: As an authorized representative of the Director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture the County Apiary Inspector inspects honey bee colonies within the appointing county to prevent the introduction dissemination and establishment of honey bee diseases and pests as required by sections 909.01 to 909.18 inclusive of the Ohio Revised Code and Rules 901:55501 to 901:55508 inclusive. Inspection results require confidentiality and discretion.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Employment Type
Part-Time
