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 State Environmental Policy Act, National Environmental Policy Act, 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;

May supervise Pest Biologist 1 and/or field or laboratory personnel.
Issues phytosanitary certificates;

Prepares reports as assigned;

Performs other duties as required.

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

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