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Hiring Agency:
Agriculture - Agency 18

Location:
Statewide, NE

Hiring Rate:
$20.024

Job Posting:
JR2025-00013374 Ag Inspector Specialist - Noxious Weed - Northeast Nebraska (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
03-06-2025

Job Description:
Assists with the implementation and enforcement of the Nebraska Noxious Weed Control Act and the Nebraska Seed Law in the northeast counties of the state by conducting routine inspections and county evaluations to determine compliance with state laws. Counties that you will service include: Antelope, Blaine, Boone, Boyd, Brown, Burt, Cedar, Cherry, Colfax, Cuming, Custer, Dakota, Dixon, Dodge, Garfield, Greeley, Holt, Keya Paha, Knox, Loup, Madison, Pierce, Platte, Rock, Stanton, Thurston, Valley, Washington, Wayne, Wheeler.

This position will be understaffed at the Ag Inspection Specialist I classification, with the expectation of becoming an Ag Inspection Specialist II. Level I Inspection Specialists must complete required additional training and certifications within the first year of employment. Should these requirements not be met, work status and requirements will be assessed at that time.

Starting Pay for Ag Inspection Specialist I is $17.327 per hour.

Ag Inspection Specialist II starting pay is $20.024 per hour.

Look at what we have to offer!
• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Fun, inviting teammates
• A safe and secure environment

At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!

Job duties

• Conduct survey and detection activities for noxious weeds.
• Conduct seed inspections, complaint inspections, and follow-up.
• Conduct noxious weed inspections, complaint inspections and follow-up.
• Evaluate county weed control programs and review annual reports.
• Conduct education and outreach activities with county weed superintendents, agricultural industries, the general public, and special interest groups; and
• Attend local county board meetings.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Agriculture Inspection Specialist I: Two years' experience working in a relevant discipline.

Agriculture Inspection Specialist II:Post high school coursework/training in agriculture, plant/animal or natural sciences, or other program related field OR a vocation certificate in electrical, mechanical, engineering or other program related field. AND Two years' experience working in a relevant discipline.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in conducting regulatory inspections and working with the public.

Other: This position requires travel, including some over night travel. As such, the incumbent must be able to present a valid driver's license or another form of reliable transportation. Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Able to use computer and smart phone devices.
• Plant science, plant identification, or agronomy experience is preferred.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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