Plant Protection and Quarantine Officer

2 weeks ago


El Segundo, United States US Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Full time

**Duties**:

- The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.
- Duties are performed at Plant Inspection Stations, International Ports of Entry, and other geographical areas within the United States. The duties may include, but are not limited to:

- Provide specialized inspection, regulation and clearance of propagative plant material, plant products and pest diagnostic identification services at plant inspection stations and other facilities.
- Interpret and enforce Federal and State domestic quarantines and regulatory orders restricting the inter/intra-state movement of plants, plant products, animal byproduct and other materials.
- Plan, conduct, and/or supervise various treatments such as disinfection, sterilization, fumigation, cold treatment, hot water treatment, and irradiation for plant and animal pests and diseases.
- Manage multiple program areas such as: post entry quarantine, biological control, gypsy moth, grasshopper/cricket, noxious weeds, boll weevil, or other pests.
- Review permits, conduct inspections, prepare and execute compliance agreements, enforce policies regarding quarantine, and identify inspection sites.
- Serve as accredited certifying officials regarding export certification for trade facilitation.
- Track the progress and submit reports regarding program operations in specific geographical area assigned.

**Requirements**:
**Conditions of Employment**:

- You must be a US Citizen or US National.
- Individuals who were born male after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
- Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
- Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
- Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
- This position may have unique physical requirements, if you are asked in for an interview please address any questions at that time.
- May be required to maintain certification for the wearing of personal protective equipment, including respirators such as Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and maintain a valid pesticide certification.
- Must be able to travel on a routine basis and be willing to work at odd times, including overtime, weekends, holidays and shifts.
- Incumbents will be required to travel to remote locations at various facilities and may be required to spend extended periods of time at these locations, usually not more than 30 days.
- Work is done in offices and a variety of outdoor locations, including isolated rural areas. Employees may experience discomfort due to adverse weather conditions, high noise levels, pesticides and working around agricultural or industrial equipment.

**Qualifications**:

- Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.
- **BASIC REQUIREMENT**: Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
- **OR **Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major (24 semester hours/36 quarter hours), as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
- **FOR THE GS-07 LEVEL**:In addition to meeting the Basic Requirement, applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-05 grade level) that demonstrates:

- Carrying out survey measures for the presence and extent of plant diseases and/or insects which includes visual surveys (e.g. baggage, trees, cargo), deploying and monitoring survey traps, and/or inspecting routine agricultural products for import/export.
- Enforcing Federal and/or State regulatory orders to restrict movement, and/or issuing certificates permitting movement of plants, plant products, and equipment into or out of regulated areas, and/or ensuring that prohibited material is seized and disposed of in accordance with established procedures.
- Maintaining daily records of inspection work, control measures and regulatory procedures applied; preparing reports and maps on the activities and accomplishments within the assigned area; and/or entering data to support inspection, fumigation, phytosanitary certificate issuance, identification, and survey.

**OR** 1 year of graduate-level education in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
- **OR **Superior Academic Achievement**:To qualify based on superior academic achievement, you must have completed the requirements for a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution AND 1) have a class standing in the upper third of the graduating class, 2) membership in a


  • Plant Controller

    1 week ago


    El Paso, United States Venteon Full time

    Plant Controller Our client, a leading provider in innovative material technologies used in various industries, is currently seeking a Plant Controller for their manufacturing facility in El Paso, TX. This role is pivotal in managing the financial operations and supporting the leadership team. Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or...

  • Plant Manager

    2 weeks ago


    El Paso, United States Novaris Search Full time

    Novaris Search is currently partnered with an expanding and innovative packaging company who are actively seeking a Plant Manager for their facility in El Paso, Texas. Position Overview: As the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of plant operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety standards are met. You will lead a...

  • Plant Manager

    3 weeks ago


    El Paso, United States Novaris Search Full time

    Novaris Search is currently partnered with an expanding and innovative packaging company who are actively seeking a Plant Manager for their facility in El Paso, Texas.Position Overview: As the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of plant operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety standards are met. You will lead a team...

  • Plant Manager

    3 weeks ago


    El Paso, United States Novaris Search Full time

    Novaris Search is currently partnered with an expanding and innovative packaging company who are actively seeking a Plant Manager for their facility in El Paso, Texas.Position Overview: As the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of plant operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety standards are met. You will lead a team...

  • Plant Manager

    1 week ago


    El Paso, United States Red Kite Recruiting Full time

    Our client is a sustainable snack food manufacturer in the better for you space. We are helping them to identify a strategic Plant Manager who will be a change agent to inspire, motivate, and develop employees to achieve new levels of productivity in El Paso, TX. This opportunity offers a highly competitive salary as well as an extremely comprehensive...


  • El Segundo, California, United States tapwage Full time

    Company Overview:Inter-Con is one of the largest privately held security companies in the world, employing tens of thousands of individuals not only throughout the United States, but also across 20 countries and four continents. We provide large-scale, comprehensive security solutions to businesses, governments and public utilities whose security needs...

  • Plant IT Specialist

    3 weeks ago


    El Paso, United States CKGPPW & Associates Full time

    Description Who we are: The EDAG Group is a globally leading, independent engineering services provider that combines excellent engineering with the latest technology trends. With a global network of some 60 branches, the EDAG Group realizes projects in the Vehicle Engineering, Electrics/Electronics and Production Solutions segments. Drawing on more than 50...


  • El Paso, United States Design Group Americas Full time

    Job DescriptionWHO IS DESIGN GROUP?Design Group Americas is one of the U.S. leaders of gift packaging, crafts, décor, and creative play products with a portfolio of over 50 national brands, sold nationwide and around the globe in the mass, middle and specialty markets. We are proud to serve the best and biggest retailers in the market like Amazon, Walmart,...


  • El Mirage, United States Southwest Concrete Paving Co Full time

    Batch Plant Loader OperatorSouthwest Concrete Paving, Co. prides ourselves on the quality of our work and with our extensive experience, the ability to deliver complex and challenging jobs. We are staffed with talented, hardworking, and tenured employees whose expertise in heavy civil / airfield construction has been the foundation of our success. For...


  • El Paso, United States Tenneco Full time

    JOB TITLE: Assistant Plant Controller LOCATION NAME: SYSTEMS PROTECTION, EL PASO, TX COUNTRY: USA BUSINESS UNIT: PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS REPORTS TO: REGIONAL CONTROLLER DEPARTMENT: FINANCE Objective Manage and Execute the Financial planning process at the location, supporting the Operations team and Regional Controller with reports and analysis,...


  • El Paso, United States Tenneco Inc. Full time

    JOB TITLE: Assistant Plant Controller LOCATION NAME: SYSTEMS PROTECTION, EL PASO, TX COUNTRY: USA BUSINESS UNIT: PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS REPORTS TO: REGIONAL CONTROLLER DEPARTMENT: FINANCE Objective Manage and Execute the Financial planning process at the location, supporting the Operations team and Regional Controller with reports and analysis,...


  • El Paso, Texas, United States Tenneco Inc. Full time

    JOB TITLE: Assistant Plant ControllerLOCATION NAME: SYSTEMS PROTECTION, EL PASO, TXCOUNTRY: USABUSINESS UNIT: PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONSREPORTS TO: REGIONAL CONTROLLERDEPARTMENT: FINANCEObjectiveManage and Execute the Financial planning process at the location, supporting the Operations team and Regional Controller with reports and analysis, focus on P&L, Working...


  • El Segundo, United States FSO SKILLED PERSONNEL Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:Quality Assurance Technician monitors and inspects finished and in-process products, materials, equipment, and production facilities to ensure compliance with the company's overall Quality Management System and Programs, customer expectations and government regulations.Key Responsibilites:Understand all QA...


  • El Segundo, United States FSO SKILLED PERSONNEL Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:Quality Assurance Technician monitors and inspects finished and in-process products, materials, equipment, and production facilities to ensure compliance with the company's overall Quality Management System and Programs, customer expectations and government regulations.Requirements:Key Responsibilites:Understand...

  • Federal Air Marshal

    3 weeks ago


    El Segundo, California, United States Department Of Homeland Security Full time

    Summary Securing Travel, Protecting People - At the Transportation Security Administration, you will serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life. In cities across the country, you would secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and/or public transit systems, thus protecting America's transportation infrastructure and...

  • Federal Air Marshal

    4 weeks ago


    El Segundo, United States Department Of Homeland Security Full time

    Summary Securing Travel, Protecting People - At the Transportation Security Administration, you will serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life. In cities across the country, you would secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and/or public transit...

  • Medical Assistant

    2 days ago


    El Segundo, United States Tang and Company Full time

    CareOnSite, a division of Tang & Company which provides occupational medical services nationwide, has an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated Medical Assistant (MA) with strong clinical, computer and multi-tasking skills.Pay Rate: $19 - $22 / hrJob requirements include but are not limited to the following:Administers physical exams including vision,...

  • Medical Assistant

    24 hours ago


    El Segundo, United States Tang and Company Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCareOnSite, a division of Tang & Company which provides occupational medical services nationwide, has an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated Medical Assistant (MA) with strong clinical, computer and multi-tasking skills.Pay Rate: $19 - $22 / hrJob requirements include but are not limited to the following:Administers...


  • El Segundo, California, United States Credence Management Solutions, LLC Full time

    Overview: Credence Management Solutions, LLC (Credence) is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to support one of Credence’s premier space programs where we are providing a broad range of acquisition capabilities and integrated program management solutions. This work will encompass space related research, development, production, operations &...


  • El Paso, Texas, United States Customs And Border Protection Full time

    The purpose of this position is to represent and execute the operational requirements of the Air Branch Director, Air Operations and intensively manage the Air Branch/Air Unit aircraft maintenance program and specifically the National Aircraft Maintenance and Logistics Support (NAMLS) contract; administer the aviation maintenance Occupational Safety and...