Agriculture Program Specialist - Noxious Weeds - Twin Falls

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Agriculture Program Specialist - Noxious Weeds - Twin Falls

Salary

$62,400.00 Annually

Location

Twin Falls, ID

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

19689-0052

Department

Department of Agriculture

Opening Date

06/08/2023

Closing Date

7/21/2023 11:59 PM Mountain

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Description

"Serving consumers and agriculture by safeguarding the public, plants, animals and the environment through promotion, education and regulation."

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture is currently recruiting for an Agriculture Program Specialist with Noxious Weeds in the Plant Division located in Twin Falls.

Referred lists will be pulled periodically. Apply as soon as possible to ensure you will be considered for this position. This job announcement will be closed if the position is filled prior to the closing date.

Example of Duties

• Oversee noxious weed program activities and temporary seasonal work crew
• Provide consultation on problem identification and resolution
• Respond to inquiries
• Conduct noxious weed survey (aquatic weed and terrestrial weeds)
• Ensure compliance with applicable legal requirements. Ability to communicate effects of changes in laws, rules, and regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Use knowledge of GIS mapping and data collection to measure project effectiveness.
• Primary contact for the noxious weed program with clients outside the agency in the assigned area
• Primary area of focus is on the Noxious Weeds program, with additional duties in the Invasive Species program, depending on workload demands
• Manage, maintain, and distribute program equipment
• Plan, implement, evaluate, and coordinate Noxious Weed program activities for assigned region
• A cell phone with an Idaho area code, furnished by the employee, is required for this position and is eligible for reimbursement under the Cell Phone Reimbursement policy
• Compile and analyze data and information to identify program and service needs and available resources
• Assist with statewide mapping and data coordination program for use in tracking, evaluating, and reviewing the effectiveness of programs
• Assess training needs and develop and present training programs for service providers and clients
• Educate the public on laws and government regulations on the principles of integrated pest management; safe, proper, and effective use of herbicides and pesticides and direct efforts of technical weed control personnel

Minimum Qualifications

These qualifications are mandatory requirements.

Experience

• Reviewing laws, regulations, policies and/or procedures for compliance or explaining to others how they apply to specific situations;
• Developing written technical reports or correspondence evaluating agricultural, science or business related issues;
• Planning or providing agriculture program services.

Specialty Areas: These qualifications are mandatory requirements.

• Experience developing and making oral presentations before groups.
• With or without a reasonable accommodation, the ability to stand, swim and work in very cold water for eight or more hours per shift, lift and move material weighing up to 60 pounds, climb on and off transport trucks, and work in all types of weather conditions.
• Must possess a valid driver's license;
• Considerable knowledge of noxious weeds;

Supplemental Information

Temporary appointments from this announcement, serving at least one thousand forty (1,040) hours of continuous service, may be hired as an entrance probationary employee without further examination for the same classification and location as announced.

Candidates who reach the final hiring stage will be required to participate in a criminal background check. Having a criminal record will not automatically eliminate applicants from consideration, but may be considered as part of the hiring process.

Thank you for your interest in the Department of Agriculture!

If you have questions,

Please Contact Us At

[email protected] at (208) 332-8520

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or [email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION

We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/members-1) (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit.

Excellent Benefits

• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start
• An opportunity for student loan forgiveness (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service)
• Wellness programs
• Paid parental leave
• Excellent medical, dental and vision (https://ogi.idaho.gov/benefits-plans/) insurance-employee only coverage for PPO $65/month for medical and vision & $11.00/month for dental
• Basic life insurance for employee and family
• 11 paid holidays a year
• Ongoing training opportunities
• Employee covered at one times their annual salary
• Child covered at $5,000
• Spouse covered at $10,000
• And more!
• Multiple savings plans, optional 401K, and optional 457

EEO/ADA/Veteran's Preference

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html

• Benefits may not be applicable for temporary or seasonal positions.

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ISDA Minimum Qualification: Please select the option that best describes your experience reviewing laws, regulations, policies and/or procedures for compliance OR explaining to others how they apply to specific situations. Your answer must be supported in your work history.

• I have less than One (1) year of experience reviewing for compliance or explaining how they apply to specific situations.
• I have at least one (1) year of experience reviewing for compliance or explaining how they apply to specific situations
• I have at least two (2) but less than four (4) years of experience reviewing for compliance or explaining how they apply to specific situations
• I have four (4) or more years of experience as listed above

02

ISDA Minimum Qualification: Please select the option that best describes your experience developing written technical reports or correspondence evaluating science related, agricultural, or business issues. Typically gained by two (2) years' experience writing evaluative activity reports, technical papers, or regulatory correspondence related to agriculture or science. Additional experience and increasing complexity of reports written may increase your score. Your answer must be supported in your work history.

• I have at least one (1) year of experience developing written technical reports or correspondence evaluating science related, agricultural, or business issues.
• I have at least two (2) but less than four (4) years of experience developing written technical reports or correspondence evaluating science related, agricultural, or business issues.
• I have four (4) or more years of experience as listed above.
• I have less than one (1) year of experience developing written technical reports or correspondence evaluating science related, agricultural, or business issues.

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ISDA Minimum Qualification: Do you have experience planning or providing agricultural program services. Typically gained by two (2) years experience planning or providing agricultural program services and completion of the coursework for a Bachelor of Science degree in biological sciences, or a related agricultural or scientific field; OR six (6) years experience planning or providing agricultural program services; OR completion of a Master's degree in the listed areas with a related internship; OR some combination of education and experience in the listed areas. Additional education and experience may increase your score. This is a requirement for this position. A 'Yes' response must be supported in your resume.

• Yes
• No

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ISDA Specialty Area: Please select the option that best describes how you have gained considerable knowledge of noxious weeds. Your answer must be supported by your resume and/or work history.

• I have not completed a four-year degree in botany, range management, plant science, agronomy or other related areas, including at least six (6) upper division credits directly related to noxious weeds; nor have I completed the requirements for a Master's degree in Plant Science, Botany, or other closely related fields with an emphasis on noxious weeds; nor do I have least four (4) years of work experience in identifying and researching control methods for a wide range of noxious weeds, including the use of integrated weed management methods; nor do I have some combination of education or experience in the listed areas.
• I have a combination of education and experience in the listed areas.
• I have completed a Master's degree in Plant Science, Botany, or other closely related fields with an emphasis on noxious weeds.
• I have at least four years of work experience in identifying and researching control methods for a wide range of noxious weeds, including the use of integrated weed management methods.
• I have a four-year degree in the listed areas including at least six upper division credits directly related to noxious weeds.

05

ISDA Specialty Area: A valid driver's license is required for this position. Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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ISDA Specialty Area: This position requires that with or without a reasonable accommodation, you are able to stand, swim and work in very cold water for eight or more hours per shift, lift and move material weighing up to 60 pounds, climb on and off transport trucks, and work in all types of weather conditions. Can you perform these duties with or without reasonable accommodation?

• No
• Yes

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ISDA Specialty Area: Please select the option that best describes your experience developing and making oral presentations before groups. Your answer must be supported in your work history. This is typically gained by approximately one year of experience creating and giving presentations for public meetings; topics may be informational, persuasive or technical.

• I have four (4) or more years of experience developing and making oral presentations before groups.
• I have at least one (1) year of experience developing and making oral presentations before groups.
• I have less than one (1) year of experience developing and making oral presentations before groups.
• I have at least two (2) but less than four (4) years of experience developing and making oral presentations before groups.

08

ISDA Standard Question: The pay rate for this position as stated in the job announcement is non-negotiable. Would you accept this pay rate?

• Yes
• No

09

ISDA Standard Question: ISDA Standard Question: The work location for this position as stated in the job announcement is non-negotiable. Are you willing to work in this location?

• No
• Yes

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ISDA Standard Question: How did you hear about this job opening?

• Other: e.g. radio ad, flyer, etc.
• Social Media Website: e.g. Facebook, Twitter, etc.
• Referral
• Jobs Website: e.g. Indeed, LinkedIn, Handshake, etc.
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