Plant Protection Specialist

2 days ago


Houston, Texas, United States Lifelancer Full time

Our client, a leading provider of agricultural services, is seeking a skilled Plant Protection Technician to join their team.

About the Role:

The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing domestic programs within an assigned geographic area to prevent the establishment and/or artificial spread of plant pests and diseases into new areas.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Participate in planning and coordinating survey/control measures by furnishing information about the presence and extent of plant diseases and/or insects, and effect of treatments.
  • Direct and/or conduct approved control and eradication measures including sanitation measures, biological controls, and the application of herbicides, insecticides, nematicide, and fungicides.
  • Enforce Federal and/or State regulatory orders to restrict movement or issue certificates permitting movement of plants, plant products, and equipment into or out of regulated areas.
  • Assist with inspections of routine commodities for export.
  • Maintain daily records of inspection work, control measures and regulatory procedures applied; prepares reports and maps on the activities and accomplishments within the assigned area.

Requirements:

  • A minimum of 1 year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-04 level) that demonstrates identifying economically significant target pests, collecting insect and disease samples suspected to be plant pests for identification by subject experts, and using and maintaining survey equipment.
  • OR Successful completion of 4 years of study that included at least 16 semester hours in courses such as biology, plant pathology, entomology, zoology, botany, forestry, chemistry, agriculture, or physics.

What We Offer:

  • An estimated salary range of $45,640 - $59,329 per year, depending on location and experience.
  • The opportunity to work with a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.

About Us:

Lifelancer is a talent-hiring platform in Life Sciences, Pharma, and IT. We connect talented professionals with exciting career opportunities in these fields.



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