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***

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 -

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.

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