Cotton Boll Weevil Survey Trapper S0052
Cotton Boll Weevil Survey Trapper S0052
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Job Description
Title: Cotton Boll Weevil Survey Trapper S0052
State Role Title: Agricultural Specialist III
Hiring Range: $17.00 per hour
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Virginia Department of Agriculture
Location:MOBILE WORKERS SW
Agency Website: Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Virginia Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Office of Plant Industry Services is seeking up to four seasonal staff members to serve as Trappers in the Cotton Boll Weevil Survey Program. Duties include conducting boll weevil trap placement and monitoring in cotton fields in southeastern Virginia localities (Brunswick Charles City Chesterfield Dinwiddie Essex Greensville Henrico Isle of Wight King and Queen King William Mecklenburg New Kent Prince George Southampton Suffolk and Sussex). Survey activities require initial trap placement trap inspections and trap removal from the sites. Trap placement trap construction and data recorded on the trap will be subject to quality control inspections.
Minimum Qualifications
Proven ability to follow instructions work independently make decisions organize work and interact effectively with co-workers supervisors clients and the general public. Good oral and written communication skills are necessary as well as computer proficiency to include iPads and similar devices is required. Familiarity with a GPS unit and map reading is desired along with experience driving in rural areas. This position is physically demanding and involves considerable walking standing kneeling reaching driving for long periods and exposure to outside weather conditions and natural elements. Must have (or be eligible for) and maintain a valid Virginia drivers license and have a driving record that reflects a sense of responsibility for highway safety. Use of personal vehicle is required with established mileage reimbursement. HS Diploma/GED required.
Additional Considerations
Special Instructions
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Final candidate must successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check.
If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: N/A
Email:
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Employment Type
Hourly
