Assistant Horticultural Inspector 1, NS ($20.22/Hour)

Division of Plant Industry

Suffolk County, NY

Posting Dates: June 12, 2024-June 22, 2024

Harvest your potential with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets! Join our team and become an integral part of a team dedicated to fostering a competitive food and agriculture industry that benefits both producers and consumers alike. Here, you can cultivate your career in a dynamic environment that values innovation, sustainability, and community engagement. With a wide range of opportunities spanning from environmental science to economic development, you can find your niche in public service and grow both professionally and personally. Embrace the chance to join our team, and you’ll not only reap a fulfilling career but also sow the seeds for a healthier, stronger New York.

Position Information:

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking an Assistant Horticultural Inspector 1 to work in Suffolk County. The Assistant Horticultural Inspector 1 assists in performing surveys and inspections; visually surveys plants for the presence of pests to assist in identifying plant diseases and insects; collects samples of leaves, seeds or other agricultural commodities; deploys traps and lures in support of various surveys under established protocols and direction; labels and packs samples for submission to the laboratory for analysis; accurately records survey data and information; assists in data entry of survey information, crop history, dates of survey, field size, treatments and lab results; properly

maps properties, trees and species and where they are located to detect, eradicate or control plant pests in an assigned geographic area; reports quantity and disposition of samples to supervisor and/or program manager; and cleans and maintains survey equipment.

The Assistant Horticultural Inspector 1 earns $20.22/hour and provides full-time hours working 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday. These positions are temporary and seasonal, with regular renewals from season to season based on program needs. The two seasons run from April 1 through November 30 and December 1 through March 31. The duties of the position require walking and standing outside in all weather conditions. Overnight travel may be required.

Benefits:

This is a PEF-represented position that offers excellent benefits! Benefits include but are not limited to inexpensive Health Insurance options, free Dental and Vision coverage, NYS Pension Plan membership, paid parental leave, and generous paid time off. Within the first year, you are eligible for 5 days of personal time, 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 13 paid holidays!

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: You must have thirty college credits, in any subject.

Preferred Qualifications: Thirty college credits in horticulture, forestry, plant pathology, botany, entomology, environmental studies/plant science, or a biological science primarily related to the scientific study of plants. Possession of a current, valid driver’s license and use of a vehicle.

How to Apply:

Candidates that are eligible and interested in being considered for appointment to one of these opportunities must use this link to apply: https://recruitingbypaycor.com/career/SubmitResume.action?clientId=8a7883d07a219b0d017a53a2e3bb0f9a&id=8a78859e8fefedb901900df36fc6111e&specialization=by: June 22, 2024. Within this online application please upload your resume, transcript, and cover letter.

If you have any questions, please contact Laura Osa in Human Resources at (518) 457-3216 or recruitment@agriculture.ny.gov.

Additional Position Information:

Division: Plant Industry

Negotiating Unit: PEF

Location: Suffolk County

Number of Vacancies: Six

Status of Vacancy: Full-time; Temporary, Seasonal

Hours Per Week: 40 Hours

Jurisdictional Class: Non-Competitive

Civil Service List(s): No Eligible List Exists

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $20.22 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• No experience needed

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Suffolk County, NY: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road