Agricultural Inspector - Minimum Qualifications Waived

• No Nevada state income tax.

The Nevada Department of Agriculture, Division of Plant Health and Compliance, Entomology Section is seeking to fill one Agricultural Inspector position located in Sparks, NV office. Position incumbent will have experience in the performance of field inspections and surveys for entomology under the direct supervision of the Supervisor, Agricultural Inspector and Entomologist. Incumbent will be required to travel to agricultural production and rangeland areas, across the state of Nevada.

Main duties include placing and collecting traps, preparing and labeling specimens, and collection and recording of data electronically using handheld computers and phones. Use of pesticides to treat economic populations may be required. Incumbent may be assigned to assist in other related Plant Industry disease and field surveys as required.

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

PER EXECUTIVE ORDER , ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2026. Please refer to the link for more information: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Orders/Executive-Orders/

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

• Perform shipping point inspections.
• Participate in noxious weed eradication and pest control programs.
• Supervise or prepare spray formulations, spray infestations, and complete daily report forms.
• Conduct international flight arrival inspections at airports and military bases.
• Inspect garlic seed samples, hay, poultry, and other agricultural commodities.
• Participate in relaxing, pinning, labeling, and sorting field-collected insects into collection cases.
• Conduct insect surveys and complete insect distribution maps, distribution, and host cards.
• Collect plant and soil samples, conduct laboratory preparation work, isolate plant pathogens from samples, extract nematodes from products, and enter survey and diagnostic data.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

• 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.

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

• 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.

• Health Insurance:
  Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation:
  Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave:
  Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement:
  Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
• Deferred Compensation:
  The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness:
  Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility:
  Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.