ENTOMOLOGIST 2

  

DEFINITION


       Under direction of the Director, or other supervisory official in
  the Division of Plant Industry, Department of Agriculture, plans and
  directs pest surveys to determine the presence and extent of insect
  pest and disease infestations and the effectiveness of various
  biological agents as control factors; does related work as required.

  
EXAMPLES OF WORK:


       Works with the several bureaus of the Division of Plant Industry,
  the U.S. Forest Service, the Agricultural Experiment Stations, and with
  the Agricultural Extension Service to plan and carry out pest surveys
  and pest control programs throughout the state.

       Gives assignments and instructions to the Inspectors, Plant
  Industry assigned to pest survey and control programs and supervises
  the performance of their work.

       Collects and arranges survey data for analysis.

       Prepares correspondence in connection with pest surveys and
  control programs.

       Prepares clear, accurate, reports of pest surveys and control
  programs.

       Maintains records and files.

       Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
  and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by
  the agency, office, or related units.

  REQUIREMENTS:

       EDUCATION:

           Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree
  in Biology, Entomology, or other Plant Science.

           NOTE: Applicants who possess a Bachelor's degree in Biology,
  or Plant Science must have nine (9) semester hour credits in Entomology
  included in or supplemented to the degree.

       EXPERIENCE:

           One (1) year of experience in plant pest inspection and
  control programs and the identification of major injurious insects.

       LICENSE:

            Appointees will have the opportunity to acquire registration
  as a certified Regulatory Pesticide Applicator from the Department of
  Environmental Protection during the working test period.

           Appointees will be required to qualify for a Federal License
  to issue Phytosanitary Certificates during the working test period.

           Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid
  in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee
  mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

  KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

           Knowledge of major insect pest and disease infestations as it
  pertains to New Jersey after a period of training.

           Knowledge of field survey and control methods.

           Ability to organize assigned field and office survey and
  control activities, analyze forest pest control problems, and develop
  effective work methods.

           Ability to assign, instruct, and supervise the work
  performance of the Inspectors, Plant Industry assigned to forest pest
  control activities.

           Ability to comprehend and interpret basic laws and
  regulations.

           Ability to distinguish between incidental and important forest
  pest damage.

           Ability to work effectively with associates, supervisory
  officials, farmers, and others concerned with the pest survey and
  control program.

           Ability to make and supervise the required field inspections
  and prepare clear, accurate, reports.

           Ability to prepare correspondence in the course of official
  duties.

           Ability to establish and maintain reports, records, and files.

           Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or
  manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or
  related units.

           Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in
  English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.  American
  Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of
  communication.

           Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as
  long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after
  reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.  If the
  accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue
  hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

  CODES: 19/P19-02473                   JMR                 8/11/95