Vacancy for Entomologist in Plant Protection at the Minnesota Department of Agriculture
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is looking for an entomologist in Plant Protection. If interested in a full-time, permanent position in St. Paul all the info is below!
"This a full-time, permanent position with the State of
Minnesota located in St Paul, Minnesota. This position exists in the Pest
Detection and Management Unit which is part of the Plant Protection Division at
Minnesota Department of Agriculture.
This position is classified as a Research Scientist 2 and
duties for this position will include:
·
Direct policy and lead multi-agency planning
efforts related to prevention, early detection and rapid response to invasive
pests
·
Direct project staff and budgets, and work
collaboratively with scientists and other professionals within the Department
of Agriculture
·
Design surveys and other activities related to
target pests, as well as analyze and report resulting data
·
Lead inspections and issue state directives in
the case of detections of target pests, as well as investigate violations of
quarantine or other MDA directives
Candidates must meet these minimum qualifications to apply:
·
A
Bachelor's in Biology, Entomology, Botany, Plant Pathology, or equivalent AND
three years of professional level experience conducting survey, applied science
or research of insects, plant pathogens or plant biology. (A Master's Degree in
Biology, Entomology, Botany, Plant Pathology, or equivalent may substitute for
one year of experience.)
·
Knowledge
of scientific survey and sampling techniques, including knowledge of invasion
biology
·
Leadership
skills sufficient to guide activities related to survey, outreach and
regulations for invasive plant insects and diseases, and explain those activities
to partners and clientele.
·
The
ability to operate computer software including word processing, spreadsheets
and web browsers.
·
Working
knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), databases, statistical
analysis packages.
·
The
ability to plan, organize, execute and evaluate research designs and activities
independently.
·
Excellent
verbal and written communication skills sufficient to write reports, summarize
results, interpret technical information, and prepare information for
distribution and publication.
·
Possess
and maintain an active/valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle
record subject to review.
Preferred qualifications for candidates include:
·
Master's Degree or PhD in Biology, Entomology,
Botany, Plant Pathology, or equivalent.
·
Experience conducting research of insects, plant
pathogens and plant biology.
·
Experience writing and managing grants.
This is a 40 hour/week position and the salary range is
$52,659 - $77,590 annually
Applications will be accepted
through November 1, 2017, to apply visit the job posting at the Minnesota
Careers Builder Website:
https://careers.mn.gov/psp/hcm92apc/MNCAREERS/HRCR/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1001
search JOB ID 16975
For more information contact
Angie.Ambourn@state.mn.us
Affirmative
Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer
This information can be made available in alternative formats to individuals
with disabilities by calling (651) 259.3637 or (651) 282-2699 (TTY)."
