Plant Protection and Quarantine Officer; Plant Health Safeguarding Specialist

Duties

The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.

The duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Plans, coordinates, and conducts all aspects of operational activities including special programs, newly emerging programs or operational functions with cooperators, other government entities, industries, private citizens and other stakeholders.
• Serves as accredited certifying official regarding export certification.
• Performs inspections using various detection tools, regulation and clearance of propagative plant material, plant products and identification at Plant Inspection Stations and/or other facilities.
• Plans, conducts and/or monitors various treatments and remedial measures such as disinfection, sterilization, fumigation, cold treatment, hot water treatment, irradiation of regulated articles for plant and animal pests and diseases.
• Monitors and enforces compliance agreements, conducts inspections for containment facilities, permit conditions, and BRS inspections.
• Other duties, as assigned.