The Plant Industries Technician will perform the following assigned duties:

• Conduct external apiary inspections

• Conduct pest surveys including soil sampling, insect trapping, and grain sample collecting

• Conduct agriculture and phytosanitary-related inspections including mills, fields and grain/seed samples

• Collect hemp samples for laboratory testing

• Assist with biocontrol collection and distribution

• Assist with biocontrol field days for leafy spurge insect collection

• Respond to apiary complaints

• Assist with outreach and education presentations

• Assists with clerical/mailing needs for various pest surveys

• Assist as needed with all programs within Plant Industries Division

• High school diploma or GED and one year of work experience in bee keeping, entomology, plant pathology, biology, horticulture, plant science; or a closely related field

• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with other team members, clients, and the public

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products including Word and Excel

• Critical thinking and analytical ability

• Requires a valid North Dakota driver’s license in order to travel to required locations

• Student working towards a degree in the biological sciences (entomology, plant pathology, biology, horticulture, plant science, etc.); or a closely related field

• Associate or bachelor's degree in the biological sciences (entomology, plant pathology, biology, horticulture, plant science, etc.); or agriculture related field

• Experience processing and maintaining information in a database

• Experience providing information to customers regarding registration, licensing, or applications

• Work experience conducting pest surveys

• Work experience presenting to various audiences

• Work experience performing inspections

• Experience with Microsoft Access, Excel, Outlook, and Word

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applicants will be considered immediately upon submitting application materials. These positions may be filled prior to the listed closing date after the successful completion of the application and interview process.

Applicants must complete the online application materials, including a resume and cover letter, and must clearly explain how experience and education relate to the minimum and preferred qualifications.

Application materials must be submitted online by 11:59 PM on the closing date listed on the job posting.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorships will not be considered.

For more information about the position or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or interview process, contact Shelley Theisen at (701) 328-4757 or 1-800-242-7535.

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.