Performs original evaluations of techniques and technology for use in program activities;

Develops methodology, informational material, web content and other intellectual products to support program activities;

Designs and implements monitoring programs to ensure compliance with state and federal natural resource regulations and requirements, including statewide National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit(s);

Functions as a department expert for communicating regionally, nationally and internationally with researchers and various officials on scientific issues and State and national regulatory subjects;

Interacts with academic researchers, government researchers and subject matter experts;
Assesses feasibility of survey strategies;

Manages work conducted within a statewide fruit tree and/or planting stock certification project;

Travels to locations in the state and outside of the state to assess and evaluate pest populations and to evaluate field projects to provide input;

Compiles, analyzes and reports data on organisms of regulatory importance to satisfy state, federal and international reporting responsibilities;

Supervise assigned personnel.

Bachelor’s degree in a biologicalscience or closely allied field

AND

Four years’ experience in pest and/orinvasive species taxonomy, methods development and design of survey protocols.

OR

Equivalent education/experience