Supervisory Agriculturist (State Plant Health Director)

These State Plant Health Director (SPHD) Positions are NOT entry-level, but are Mid-Level Management Positions. Experience in a closely related field is required.

If selected for this position, you will be responsible for APHIS scientific and administrative plant regulatory activities within the state(s), to include: pest and disease risk analysis; exclusion and prevention effective export certification program for plant products and animal by-products; design and implementation of survey programs; eradication of pest or disease outbreaks; and conducting regulatory programs for domestic pests.

The duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Oversees the identification of plant pest pathways through analysis and utilization of risk data.
• Contributes to effective outreach programs to importers, travelers and industry on importation requirements.
• Directs/administers federal export certification program for plants, plant products, and animal by-products within the state.
• Cooperates with State Plant Regulatory Officials (SPRO) to develop and document state emergency management plans.
• Determines strategies to control or manage invasive species based on risk and data analysis, chemical or biological control, and availability of funding.
• Manages all administrative and programmatic activities while complying with appropriate Federal and state regulations and guidelines.

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a US Citizen or US National