Plant Protection and Quarantine Officer (Pest Identification) or (Canine Handler)

Summary If selected, you will be a primary liaison for the Agency on operational activities, in a specific geographical area, working with state officials, other agencies, industry, colleges and universities and others interested in activities affected by Agency plant quarantine programs. Responsibilities The duties may include, but are not limited to: Plans, coordinates, and conducts all aspects of operational activities including special programs, newly emerging programs or operational functions with cooperators, other government entities, industries, private citizens and other stakeholders. Serves as accredited certifying official regarding export certification. Plans, conducts and/or monitors various treatments and remedial measures such as disinfection, sterilization, fumigation, cold treatment, hot water treatment, irradiation of regulated articles for plant and animal pests and diseases. Performs inspections using various detection tools, regulation and clearance of propagative ...