Job Description

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 temporary Pest Detection Specialist (Survey Crew) in the Plant Industries division located in Post Falls.

SPECIAL NOTIFICATION: This non-classified position is exempt from classified state service and the rules of the Division of Human Resources and the Idaho Personnel Commission. This position does not have benefits.

This position is approximately 40-hours a week and expected to begin around May 16th and will end the middle of October.

Example of Duties

This Invasive Species Technician will conduct surveys for Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) using established sampling protocols. These positions primarily conduct field sampling and evaluations for invasive species and noxious weeds. Duties include collecting plankton samples for early detection of invasive dreissenid mussels; surveying waterways for aquatic noxious weeds (Eurasian watermilfoil, flowering rush); evaluating in-water herbicide applications (herbicide residuals, dissolved oxygen, treatment efficacy); participating in maintaining equipment (hotwash units); and other duties as assigned. Some survey work is conducted out of non-motorized and motorized boats which will require employees to operate boats and tow and back up boat trailers. Individuals must be self-motivated, good working with the public, able to work independently with limited supervision, and enthusiastic about physical, outdoor fieldwork.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful applicant must be able to fulfill the following duties:

• Good communication skills
• Ability to:

• Pay attention to detail while following established biological sampling protocols
• Work in various types of weather conditions (heat, cold, wind, rain, etc.)
• Work in and around water, mud, and shorelines doing strenuous manual labor
• Lift 50 lbs. with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Possibility of working evenings, weekends, or long hours including occasional overnight stays
• State vehicle usage
• Valid driver\'s license

Supplemental Information

Desirable Qualifications: These qualifications is not required; however, if you have the related background it may increase your score.

• Experience using GPS for navigation and biological sampling
• Aquatic biology, ecology or field inspection experience
• Pressure washer experience
• Experience with motorboat operation and safety
• Plant identification experience

You can apply online or by submitting a paper application. To apply online, please click the green "Apply" button in the top right corner. To submit a paper application, visit and select Application Packet to obtain a State of Idaho application. Complete and fax, mail, or email the application to the following contact:

Human Resources
Idaho State Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 7249
Boise, ID 83707
Phone: (208) 332-8520
FAX: (208) 332-8668
Email: jobs@isda.idaho.gov
For directions to the office, call: (208) 332-8520

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:

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

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