Horticultural Inspector 3 - Grade 25

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This title exists in Agriculture & Markets, Dept of and has approximately 1 positions.

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Salary Information for Assnt Horticultural Inspector 1
Title Grade Hiring Rate/yr Job Rate/yr
Assnt Horticultural Inspector 1 NS (salary information not available)
Assnt Horticultural Inspector 2 NS (salary information not available)
Horticultural Inspector 1 18 $65,001 $82,656
Horticultural Inspector 2 23 $84,156 $106,454
Horticultural Inspector 3 25 $93,530 $117,875
Assnt Dir Plant Industry 62 $100,845 $127,474
Dir Plant Industry 64 $123,793 $156,224

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Job Duties

A Horticultural Inspector 3 coordinates and supervises the field inspection program by formulating and devising standardized inspection methods and procedures; reviewing inspection reports to ensure statewide consistency of inspection and enforcement activities; directing staff to take appropriate regulatory action; making recommendations to improve program effectiveness; planning and coordinating training activities for field staff; directly supervising field staff on special projects and problems, assisting the USDA in implementing regulatory actions; coordinating the consumer complaint program; representing the program to industry and consumer groups; and performing administrative activities in support of program activities.
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Summary of Minimum Qualifications

Please note: qualifications for this position may be subject to change. If substitutions for education and/or experience are allowed, this information would be available on the announcement.

You must take and pass a Civil Service examination in order to be considered for this position.

Promotion: one year of competitive service as a Horticultural Inspector 2, or two years of permanent competitive service as a Horticultural Inspector 1.

Open Competitive: Bachelors degree in plant science, horticulture, agriculture, environmental or natural science and five years of experience providing program management and supervision of an agricultural, horticultural or forestry resources program initiative, function or special project.

Please note: qualifications for this position may be subject to change. Job postings on StateJobsNY will contain the most up-to-date qualifications.

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