Designs surveys to detect invasive species and develops protocols to satisfy international and national phytosanitary regulations; 

Directs field activities associated with statewide survey projects; 

Analyzes collected data; 

Selects specialized procedures and techniques used in the laboratory or field identification of invasive pest species; 

Evaluates the feasibility of eradicating individual invasive species; 

Prepares and conducts invasive species identification training for personnel in the agency and stakeholder groups; 

Prepares SEPA, NEPA, and other pertinent environmental documentation; 

Manages statewide fruit tree and plant stock certification projects; 

Represents the department at public meetings, news media events and other meetings; 

Interacts with news media as department representative; 

Assists in the development of grants, budgets and rules; 

Develops field protocols; 

Supervises assigned personnel; 

Issues phytosanitary certificates; 

Prepares reports as assigned; 

A Bachelor’s degree involving major study in a biological science or closely allied field

AND

Four years experience in detection, survey, control or eradication of pest or invasive species. 

AND

One year of supervisory experience.

OR

A graduate degree in a biological science or closely allied field,

AND

Two years experience in detection, survey, control or eradication of pest or invasive species. 

AND

One year of supervisory experience.

OR