Ag. Program Specialist, Invasive Species Post Falls

Description

"Serving consumers and agriculture by safeguarding the public, plants, animals and the environment through promotion, education and regulation." 

 

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture is currently recruiting for an Agriculture Program Specialist with Invasive Species in the Plant Division located in Post Falls.

 

Referred lists will be pulled periodically. Apply as soon as possible to ensure you will be considered for this position. This job announcement will be closed if the position is filled prior to the closing date.

Example of Duties

Primary area of focus is on the Invasive Species program, with additional duties in the Noxious Weeds program, depending on workload demands.

• Plan, implement, evaluate, and coordinate Invasive Species program activities for assigned region.

• Manage agency operated watercraft inspection stations, and oversee contract watercraft inspection stations, including troubleshooting and training.

• Perform watercraft inspections for Invasive Species, operate equipment to perform decontamination of Invasive Species fouled watercraft.

• Ensure compliance with applicable legal requirements. Ability to communicate effects of changes in laws, rules, and regulations.

• Use knowledge of GIS mapping and data collection to measure project effectiveness.

• Assist with statewide mapping and data coordination program for use in tracking, evaluating, and reviewing the effectiveness of programs.

• Oversee watercraft inspection stations including troubleshooting and training.

• Conduct Invasive Species survey (aquatic and terrestrial Invasive Species).

• Manage, maintain, and distribute program equipment.

• Compile and analyze data and information to identify program and service needs and available resources

• Primary contact for the Invasive Species program with clients outside the agency in the assigned area.

• Provide consultation on problem identification and resolution

• Respond to inquiries

• Assess training needs and develop and present training programs for service providers and clients

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

These qualifications are mandatory requirements.
Experience:

· Reviewing laws, regulations, policies and/or procedures for compliance or explaining to others how they apply to specific situations; 

· Developing written technical reports or correspondence evaluating agricultural, science or business related issues; 

· Planning or providing agriculture program services.

Specialty Areas: These qualifications are mandatory requirements.

· Considerable knowledge of Invasive Species; 

· Must possess a valid driver's license;

· With or without a reasonable accommodation, the ability to stand, swim and work in very cold water for eight or more hours per shift, lift and move material weighing up to 60 pounds, climb on and off transport trucks, and work in all types of weather conditions. 

· Experience developing and making oral presentations before groups.

Supplemental Information

Temporary appointments from this announcement, serving at least one thousand forty (1,040) hours of continuous service, may be hired as an entrance probationary employee without further examination for the same classification and location as announced. 

Thank you for your interest in the Department of Agriculture! 

If you have questions,

 please contact us at:

jobs@isda.idaho.gov or at (208) 332-8520

 
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. 
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION

We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

· Excellent medical, dental and vision insurance-employee only coverage for PPO $65/month for medical and vision & $11.00/month for dental 

· generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start 

· 11 paid holidays a year 

· paid parental leave

· multiple savings plans, optional 401K, and optional 457

· basic life insurance for employee and family 

1. employee covered at one times their annual salary

2. spouse covered at $10,000

3. child covered at $5,000

· wellness programs 

· ongoing training opportunities 

· an opportunity for student loan forgiveness

· and more!

 

Benefits

https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html
*Benefits may not be applicable for temporary or seasonal positions.

EEO/ADA/Veteran's Preference

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

Agency

State of Idaho

Address

304 North 8th Street
Boise, Idaho, 83720