Definition
Typical Work
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;
Legal Requirement(s)
Desirable Qualifications
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
Class Specification History
New class code: (formerly 44771) effective July 1, 2007