AGRICULTURAL INSPECTOR II

27722 Nanticoke Road, Salisbury, MD  21801.  

Work schedules must be flexible to include early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays to meet seasonal workloads.  Overtime may be required.  This position is emergency essential.

To perform surveillance, field inspections, and laboratory management under the direction of an Administrative Officer or Agricultural Inspector Advanced and to assist the supervisor with all aspects of routine administrative and office management duties. This position is emergency essential.

Conducts control activities of larvae and adult mosquito populations in assigned areas.  Follows departmental policies and procedures pertaining to the control of larval and adult mosquito populations.  Requires knowledge of mosquito biology.  Requires knowledge of various control methods routinely utilized in mosquito control operations.  Requires familiarity with the geography of the assigned area.  Requires the ability to accurately record data and enter data into databases and spreadsheets.  Requires the safe operation of motor vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, motorized insecticide application equipment.  Requires the preparation of reports and data summaries.  Requires the preparation of various maps including field maps and Federal/State permit maps using computer-based mapping technology such as ArcGIS. 

Conducts adult mosquito surveillance and manages the Salisbury Mosquito Control laboratory.  Manages the Salisbury Mosquito Control Laboratory according to good laboratory practices standards.  Requires knowledge of various surveillance methods routinely utilized in mosquito control operations.  Sets and collects mosquito surveillance traps throughout the region.  Receives mosquito collections, handles collections according to established protocols for disease surveillance and pest management monitoring. Requires knowledge of mosquito taxonomy to allow identification of mosquito specimens to species.  Requires the ability to accurately record data on standard forms.  Ships mosquitoes according to good laboratory practices to the virology laboratory at the Department of Health in Baltimore.  Leads one or more contractual employees assigned to work in the laboratory.

Assist in the calibration, maintenance and testing of mosquito control equipment.  Assists in the maintenance and repair of spray equipment, surveillance equipment, and field equipment.  Assists in the routine calibration in insecticide application equipment. Requires knowledge of the calibration procedures for insecticide application equipment.  Assists in the laboratory and field testing of mosquito control equipment and insecticide products.

Assist supervisor in conducting routine mosquito control operations.  Requires the mixing, loading and transporting of insecticides.  Requires knowledge of laws and policies regarding the storage and handling of insecticides.  Assists with routine office tasks.  Assist in data entry, summarizing data, and completing monthly and annual reports. Requires the ability to organize information, such as surveillance data, insecticide and parts inventories, and laboratory expenditures.

Education:    Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Two years of experience in one of the following: production, processing, marketing, grading or inspection of agricultural products or chemicals; assisting veterinarians in care and management of animals; animal disease control; care or management of livestock or inspecting veterinary hospitals, riding stables or livestock dealers; installation, inspection, repair, or testing of weighting, volumetric measuring or counting devices; inspecting labeling and packaging; pesticide sales, use, regulation, or application; production, maintenance or inspection of a tree plantation or nursery stock; pest or weed control; wildlife population censuring; or the production, sales, inspection or testing of seed or turf products.

Notes:

1.  Applicants may substitute fifteen credit hours in agriculture; animal, biological, environmental, food or physical sciences; chemistry; mathematics; engineering, or law enforcement at an accredited college or university for each year of experience for up to two years of experience. 

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience non-commissioned officer in quality assurance, inspection and grading classification or quality assurance, inspection and grading specialty codes in the agricultural commodity grading field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.  

Preference will be given to applicants who possess any of the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

One or more years of experience performing fieldwork (such as inspection, surveillance, mapping, applying control measures) in an insect pest detection control program (i.e., Larvae and Adult Mosquito).

One or more years of experience conducting surveys, inspections, and data reports to support the detection and control of insects (i.e., i.e., Larvae and Adult Mosquito) in a private or public pest control program.

One or more years of experience in educating the public and other government regulated organizations.

One or more years of experience with Microsoft Excel and/or Access, including performing queries, creating reports, and utilizing forms.

One or more years of experience using ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, ArcGIS Field Maps, Arc Catalog, or other geospatial database software.

Certification in ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, ArcGIS Field Maps, or Arc Catalog

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training, and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.  The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

Please report all related education, experience, dates, and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). 

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.  Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. 

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STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application to: Maryland Department of Agriculture, Human Resource Office, Room 304, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD  21401. All paper applications must be received by 4:30 PM on the closing date, no exceptions.  (Postmarks not accepted.) Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.

If you are submitting additional information, such as diplomas or transcripts, the preferred method is to upload them online with your application.  If you are unable to upload, you may mail, hand-deliver or fax (HR Fax # 443-602-9831).

For questions concerning this recruitment, please contact: Stacey Summers 410-841-5842 or stacey.summers@maryland.gov.  TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.