NMDA Agriculture Specialist Intermediate
Position Details
Position Title: NMDA Agriculture Specialist
College/Division: New Mexico Dept of Agriculture
Department: 180100-NMDA ENTOMOL AND NURSERY IND BUREAU
Location: Las Cruces
Offsite Location (if applicable): Dona Ana County
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $59,965.78
Appointment: Full-time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon funding
Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)
NMDA Agriculture Specialist
Position Duties and Responsibilities:
- Inspection of raw agricultural products destined for export
- Preparation and issuance of federal and/or state plant-pest phytosanitary certification documents
- Development of webpage content and updates related to areas of responsibility
- Participation in field activities including pecan cleaning plant and cold storage inspections
- Implementation of invasive plant pest surveys
- Coordination of invasive pest eradication efforts
- Resource for department staff regarding current plant pest issues on a regional and state level
- Affectionately engaged with commodity organizations
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION
- Field work may require physical activities including walking over uneven terrain, periodic lifting of objects of no more than 40 pounds, working outdoors during summer and winter seasons, occasionally working in pollinated crops.
- Field work may also require opening honey bee hives for inspection and sampling purposes.
- A valid driver’s license is required and as well as ability to drive extended periods (e.g., 5-6 hours).
Position requirements may include
- Weekends
- Holidays
- Greater than 40 hours/week
Special Certification/Licensure
REQUIRED CERTIFICATION/LICENSE: Possess or within two years obtain federal Accredited Certifying Official certifications required for the issuance of federal phytosanitary documents.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Environment: Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
Physical Effort: Moderate physical activity.
Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
Risk: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.