Entomologist / Plant pathologist


Iowa Depart of Ag & Land Stewardship Entomology & Plant Science Bureau [website]


Posting Date: 08/23/2006
Closing Date: 10/28/2006


Nursery stock grower program and nursery stock dealer program --Conduct inspections and document violations requiring administrative action. Inspection reports and related documents are legible, complete and submitted in a timely manner. Recommend preventive or control actions for pest situations.

Export services program -- Conduct inspections of plants and plant products, determine certifiable status, and issue certificate as applicable.

Exotic pest survey programs -- Conduct assigned plant pest, insect distribution or plant disease surveys. Provide technical support and supervision to seasonal employees working on pest surveys. Prepare reports, records and survey forms accurately, legibly and completely. Forward all required reports and related data to the appropriate office in a timely manner.

Maintain technical proficiency -- Maintain technical proficiency so that identification capabilities remain accurate, inspection procedures remain effective and efficient, and recommendations regarding control and prevention actions remain accurate.

The job will be posted on the state website soon (http://www.agriculture.state.ia.us/employment.htm)




Contact: Robin Pruisner
Email: Robin.Pruisner@idals.state.ia.us
Phone: 515-725-1465

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