Assistant Horticultural Inspector

Position: Assistant Horticultural Inspector 1
Location: Westhampton Beach

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Date Posted 07/06/26

Applications Due
07/16/26

Vacancy ID219302

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NY HELPNo

Agency Agriculture & Markets, Department of

Title Assistant Horticultural Inspector 1

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $20.83 to $20.83 Hourly

Employment Type

Part-Time

Part-time Percent 50%

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 90%

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 20

Workday

From 7 AM

To 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Suffolk

Street Address Suffolk County

City Suffolk County

StateNY

Zip Code
11978

Duties Description 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 candidates to fill one Assistant Horticultural Inspector 1 position in Suffolk County. The Assistant Horticultural Inspector 1 assists in performing visual surveys of plants for the presence of pests to identify 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 their supervisor and/or program manager;

and cleans and maintains survey equipment.

The Assistant Horticultural Inspector 1 earns $20.83/hour and provides part-time hours working 20 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.

These opportunities are perfect for a self-driven candidate who wants autonomy over their schedule and enjoys working outside the office setting!

Benefits:

This is a PEF-represented position offering a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. You'll benefit from cost-effective health insurance options, fully covered dental and vision care, participation in the secure New York State Pension Plan, and ample paid time off. Your first year includes prorated personal days, vacation days, sick days, and paid holidays - providing excellent work-life balance. Explore additional advantages with programs such as the Deferred Compensation Plan, Flex Spending Account,…