Apiary Inspector (Seasonal Northern Region) #S0109

Title: Apiary Inspector (Seasonal - Northern Region) #S0109

State Role Title:Agricultural Specialist III

Hiring Range: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour. If the selected applicant resides in the Northern Virginia Pay Area (Loudon Fairfax or Prince William County) the maximum hourly rate may be extended to $21.50 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 a seasonal staff member to serve as an Apiary Inspector within the Northern region of Virginia. Duties include inspecting apiaries beehives and beekeeping apparatuses for identification and suppression of bee diseases and pests assisting with the Beehive Distribution Program to verify recipients receive and establish hives in accordance with the Program guidelines submitting inspection reports and collecting samples for the National Survey of Honeybee Pests and Diseases. The territory includes the following localities: Shenandoah Frederick Clarke Warren Page Rappahannock Rockingham Madison Greene Augusta Rockbridge Highland Bath Culpeper Orange Louisa Fluvanna Albemarle Nelson Spotsylvania Caroline King George Westmorland Northumberland Lancaster Richmond County Essex Middlesex King and Queen King William Loudon Fairfax Prince William Fauquier and Stafford.

The selected individuals base point will be their home and Apiary Inspectors must reside in or within a reasonable distance to the specific territory to best serve the program. The Apiary Inspector will report to Office of Plant Industry Services Regional Supervisor personnel located in Harrisonburg or Warrenton as needed for work assignments training completing administrative duties and to collect supplies.

The seasonal employment period is late February through mid-August. These are wage positions restricted to 1500 hours per year and offer no state benefits. Employment is anticipated to be a maximum of 950 hours. Inspections will be made at the request of the Regional Supervisor and weekly work may fluctuate through the seasonal employment period.

Minimum Qualifications

Proven experience in apiary management including identification of diseases and pests and knowledge of honeybee behavior and management. 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 lifting driving for long periods and exposure to outside weather conditions and natural elements and potential bee stings. Must be able to perform tasks in physically demanding work environment (lifting 50 lbs. honey supers). Must have (or be eligible for) and maintain a valid 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

An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that before we can legally employ an individual we must verify both the identity and employment authorization of the individual. VDACS uses Form I-9 to satisfy this requirement. Form I-9 instructions and the List of Acceptable Documents can be found at VDACS does not offer sponsorship for employment purposes; therefore the selected candidate will need to be able to provide acceptable documents in accordance with Form I-9 (use link above for more details). Additionally VDACS participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional assistance with this requirement please contact

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.