Plant Pest Specialist

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🌲 North Carolina – Remote

🌲 North Carolina – Remote

💵 $50.1k - $56k / year

⏰ Full Time

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🟡 Mid-level

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State of North Carolina

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10,000+ employees

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State of North Carolina is the official government of the U. S. state of North Carolina and operator of the nc. gov portal, providing centralized information, services, and resources for residents, businesses, and visitors. The site publishes news and press releases, offers access to state agencies and directories, and provides guidance on topics such as health and social services, transportation, taxes, voting, education, employment, and public safety. It also hosts alerts, guidance (e. g. , fraud warnings, REAL ID information), and links to state programs and services.

📋 Description

• Implement pest risk mitigation strategies, including plant pest quarantines, point of origin inspections, pest-free areas, certification and permitting, and compliance agreements • Conduct nursery, nursery dealer, and aquatic dealer inspections • Implement plant certification programs • Manage export certification requirements and issue Federal Phytosanitary Certificates • Implement insect, disease, and weed programs, including trapping, monitoring, and eradication/control • Issue certificates or permits for movement of regulated articles in compliance with regulations • Serve as a technical consultant and liaison between producers, agribusiness, extension, and the general public • Oversee plant regulatory programs in Duplin, New Hanover, Pender, Wayne, and Wilson counties • Perform home-based and field work

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in entomology, plant pathology or horticulture with an emphasis on pest management, crop science or closely related biological science from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of plant inspection/specialist experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience • Must obtain a pesticide applicators license within one year of hire • Must become a USDA-APHIS-PPQ Authorized Certifying Official within the prescribed USDA allocated timeline • Must become a NCNLA Certified Plant Professional within 18 months of hire • Ability to learn and effectively interpret state and federal laws relating to plant pests • Knowledge of entomology, plant pathology, weed science, or horticulture • Ability to identify plant pests and provide control measures • Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with the nursery industry, agricultural community, general public, and extension staff • Ability to work independently and function as an effective team member • Must reside in, or be willing to move to, Duplin, New Hanover, Pender, Wayne, or Wilson County, or any adjoining county

🏖️ Benefits

• State employee benefits • Reasonable accommodation for employees and applicants with disabilities • Reasonable accommodation for pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions • Reasonable accommodation for religious beliefs, observances, and practices • Veteran's/National Guard preference eligibility where applicable