Seed Analyst I

7 This position offers a salaryrange of $38582.00-$60852.00 Yearly/annually based on qualifications agencyauthority agency budget pay equity and hiring salary guidelines.

50 Harry S Truman Parkway AnnapolisMaryland 21401

Themain purpose of the position of Seed Analyst I is to conduct regulatory andservice seedtestingactivities in the Turf and Seed section of the Maryland Department ofAgriculture todeterminethe quality of seed samples and to assure consumer confidence.

Receivestraining from a certified seed analyst in how to conduct purity and germinationanalyses following Association of Official Seed Analysts Rules for TestingSeeds and standard laboratory procedures.

Preparesplanting media and plants seed samples in the germination laboratory onappropriate substrates according to the Association of Official Seed AnalystsRules for Testing Seeds and standard laboratory procedures.

Learnsto make seed identifications using the herbarium and reference books.

Maintainsthe integrity of each sample by always cleaning the seed divider balances andall surfaces between samples to avoid contamination.

Usinga personal computer seed divider and electronic balance learns toindependently prepare service and regulatory seed samples received by the Turf& Seed Section for analysis in the laboratories according to theAssociation of Official Seed Analysts Rules for Testing Seeds and standardlaboratory procedures. Make calculations to determine sample sizes required fortesting.

Assistsin the monitoring and maintenance of germinators. Adjust work activities toaccommodate changes in priorities and workload due to seasonal demands.

Performsother duties as required.

Education: Graduation from anaccredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: One year of successfulprogressively responsible seed analysis work in a governmental agency orprivate industry.

OR

Experience: One year of full-timeexperience or its equivalent in laboratory analysis work technical inspectionwork quality control inspection plant nurseryman work agricultural work orequivalent experience involving attention to technical detail or knowledge ofthe characteristics and growth of plants and seeds.

Notes:

may substitute additional education in agronomy biologyhorticulture botany or a related science at an accredited four-year collegeor university may be substituted on a year for year basis for the requiredexperience.

may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as anon-commissioned officer in soil conservation classifications or soilconservation specialty codes in the soil conservation field of work on ayear-for- year basis for the required experience.

Experiencein the introductory level of the names characteristics and methods ofidentification of basic common varieties and kinds of crops grass and weedseed

Experiencein identifying common seed types according to observed characteristics

Experiencein operating balances scales dividers and other basic equipment used in seedanalysis

Applicantswho meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in furtherevaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on youreducation training and experience as they relate to the requirements of it is essential that you provide complete andaccurate information on your candidates willbe ranked as Best Qualified Better Qualified or Qualified and placed ontheeligible (employment) list for at least one certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similarpositions in this or other State agencies.

Pleasereport on all related education experience dates and hours indicate your college degree transcript and major on yourapplication if applicable.

Foreducation obtained outside of the U.S. you will be required to provide proofof the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credentialevaluation service. If you possess a degree obtained outside of the UnitedStates please submit a detailed course-by-course evaluation report from oneof the U.S. equivalences evaluating members identified at Any job offer will be contingent on thecandidate providing an official evaluation for equivalency by a foreigncredential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may berequested prior to interview).

Completeapplications must be submitted by the closing submittedafter this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will notbe will not be accepted in lieu of a completedapplication.

The assessment mayconsist of a rating of your education training and experience related to therequirements of the is important that you provide completeand accurate information on your report on all experienceand education that is related to this position.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Theonline application process isSTRONGLYpreferred. If you areunable to apply online you may mail a paper application to:MarylandDepartment of Agriculture Human Resource Office - Room 304 50 Harry S. TrumanParkway Annapolis MD 21401. All paper applications must be received by4:30 PM on the closing date no exceptions. (Postmarks not accepted.)Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paperapplication.

Itis important that all experiences be fully documented. Failure to ANSWER ALLSUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS SPECIFICALLY AND ACCURATELY may cause the candidate tobe rejected.

PLEASEFILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY.

The application is part of the examination process. Youranswers will determineyour eligibility to participate in the next phaseof the selection process.

Clearly describe your qualifications in detail. Creditcannot be given for education training experience knowledge skills andabilities that you fail to indicate.

Do not leave any answer spaces blank; if a question does notapply write N/A.

Although you may attach a resume to further describe yourqualification it does not substitute for completing the application form. Anincomplete application form may result in disqualification. Do NOT writesee resume in your work history or responses to supplementalquestions.

Failure to comply with these instructions may result indisqualification.

Read the Job Announcement carefully for specific filinginstructions supplemental questions and final filing dates.

Ifyou are submitting additional information such as diplomas or transcripts thepreferred method is to upload them online with your application. If youare unable to upload you may mail hand-deliver or fax (HR Fax #).

Forquestions concerning this recruitment please contact: Stacey Summers TTY Users: call viaMaryland Relay.

Asan equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting retainingand promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity. Peoplewith disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to our Veterans for their service to our country.