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Are you ready to help protect Pennsylvania's natural resources? The Department of Agriculture is seeking a passionate and motivated Apiary Inspector to join our team! In this position, you will perform critical work in enforcing PA Bee Law and preserving the health and wellbeing of bees against harmful pests and diseases. If you are buzzing with excitement about the opportunity to protect our precious bees and the vital role they play, we encourage you to apply!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this role, you will provide office, field, and laboratory support for our Apiary Program in the Department of Agriculture. As an Apiary Inspector, you will be responsible for contacting beekeepers to set up appointments to inspect their bee colonies for presence of harmful pests and diseases. You will perform and analyze field tests, as well as collect samples to submit to the State Apiarist to confirm the presence of honey bee pathogens, pests, or other problems. Additionally, you will issue reports of apiary inspections, report results of laboratory tests to the owner of sampled bees, and assist the State Apiarist in enforcing the PA Bee Law.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Seasonal, full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
- This position is Home Headquartered within Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York Counties.
- Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
- One year of experience as a beekeeper or in related work affording a knowledge of bee handling and bee disease or one year of college course work, majoring in a biological field including a course in apiculture; or 6 months beekeeping experience and a beekeeping short course; or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Additional Requirements:
- You must possess a valid Pennsylvania Class C driver's license.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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