Horticultural Inspector 3 (Biotechnology) - Posting No. 1514
Date Posted
April 14, 2009
Employer
NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets
Location
Albany, NY
Job Description
DIVISION OF PLANT INDUSTRY:
The Division of Plant Industry is responsible for maintaining plant health, promoting the statewide adoption of integrated pest management practices, monitoring the availability and labeling of basic agricultural commodities (seed, commercial fertilizers and composts claiming plant nutrient value, agricultural liming materials), ammonium nitrate security, and detecting and preventing the spread of bee diseases.
The Horticultural Inspector 3 (Biotechnology) will be responsible for the Department's activities related to genertically engineered crops, plants and organisms, seed, fertilizer and liming materials and the management and coordination of the Department's efforts to ensure that the State has a comprehensive and well-coordinated statewide system. With significant independence, this position will oversee implementation of key regulatory programs and research and analyze related issues, initiatives and policy. Serve as the Department's liaison to other state, federal counterparts, extension and academia agricultural community in these areas.
Job Qualifications
Minimum:
Bachelor's Degree in a natural science, and six years of progressively responsible experience in a position with primary responsibility for supervision and/or the implementation and coordination of a major agricultural or horticultural program initiative, function or special project.
Preferred:
Communication skills and experience coordinating (government administrators and private sector officials) intra and interagency disciplines and private stakeholder interests. Above-average understanding of federal and state programs, statutes and issues related to the regulation of biotechnology, genetically modified plants or organisms, plant breeding and agricultural imports (including but not limited to fertilizers and seed).
Salary
61963-76101 per year (noncompetitive, permanent position).
Contact Information
TO APPLY:
Forward letter of interest and resume by May 1, 2009 to:
Deborah A. Carriero, NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets
Division of Human Resources Management
10B Airline Drive
Albany, NY 12235
Phone - 518-457-3216
Fax - 518-457-8852
Cell Phone - Not Available
Email - humanres@agmkt.state.ny.us
Website - Not Available