Agricultural Inspector- Qualifications Waived

The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA), Division of Plant Health and Compliance, Plant Pathology & Seed Program is seeking to fill one (1) vacant seasonal, full-time Agricultural Inspector position based in Sparks. Under the supervision of the program supervisor, the incumbent will conduct field inspections and surveys for plant diseases. The position requires regular travel to agricultural and horticultural production areas, primarily in Lyon and Douglas counties.

Duties include inspecting agricultural crops and nursery plants for diseases, collecting plant and soil samples from the field, performing nematode extraction in the lab, and assisting the Agriculturist with seed certification program activities.

Agricultural Inspectors perform sampling and inspection of agricultural products at shipping point inspection facilities and participate in pest control and noxious weed eradication.

One or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties and graduation from high school or equivalent education.

One or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties and graduation from high school or equivalent education.

Knowledge of:

• Applicable federal and State laws, regulations, and agency policies and procedures; basic mathematics.
• Agricultural produce; noxious weeds; pesticides and herbicides; insect specimen preservation and mounting techniques.

Skill in:

• Interpersonal and communication, both verbal and written.
• Use and operation of office and job‑related equipment and software.

Ability to:

• Follow established procedures; read, interpret, and understand maps, instructions, correspondence, pesticide labels, policy manuals, and other materials; maintain accurate records.
• Inspect agricultural produce visually; write inspection reports and work summaries; operate and repair motorized spray equipment.

Recruiter Contact Information: Sonja Grass - Sonja Grass.gov