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Plant Industry Field Scientist 9-P11 (Fertilizer and Bulk Agrichemical Storage Inspector)

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Plant Industry Field Scientist 9-P11 (Fertilizer and Bulk Agrichemical Storage Inspector)

Salary

$24.30 - $40.95 Hourly

Location

To Be Determined - TBD, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

7901-25-BES-029

Department

Agriculture and Rural Development

Opening Date

04/24/2025

Closing Date

5/8/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING (SEIU)

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Job Description

Food and Agriculture is one of the largest industries in Michigan. Grow with us and make a difference!

About this Position:

The person in this position will have a complete working knowledge of all laws, procedures, issues and firms that are regulated by the fertilizer and bulk storage unit. This position will perform the program area’s routine field activities in support of the program staff, and field supervisor including, but not limited to inspections, investigations, and sampling. Perform field duties to ensure compliance in fertilizer, lime and bulk storage of agrichemical programs; providing regulatory outreach and education; and providing documentation for enforcement responses. Maintains a thorough knowledge of all the enabling legislation, policies and procedures for conducting inspections or investigation. Completes reports in an approved, uniform manner to always assure consistency. Elevates issues to unit leadership as needed. Provides regulatory insight on the regulated businesses to the unit’s leadership. The successful inspector will be able to relate all inspection results, objectives, deficiencies and be able to engage in productive communication with the regulated community.

This posting will be used to fill a vacancy with a Home Workstation in Clinton, Ingham, Genesee, Gratiot, Isabella, Livingston, Midland, Shiawassee, or Washtenaw Counties.

Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/PDFertilizerBulkAgrichemicalStorageInspector.pdf)

About MDARD:

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is comprised of six divisions that use a customer-driven, solution-oriented approach to cultivate and expand new economic opportunities for the food and agricultural sector; safeguard the public's food supply; inspect and enforce sound animal health practices; control and eradicate plant pests and diseases threatening the $104.7 billion food and agriculture system; preserve the environment by which the farming community makes their living and feeds consumers; and protect consumers by enforcing laws relating to weights and measures.

MDARD is committed to a department-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion program that builds upon our values and invests in our employees. We provide an inclusive culture through involvement and empowerment, where the inherent worth and dignity of all people are recognized .

Required Education and Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in agronomy, agriculture technology, agriscience, biology, botany, crop science, entomology soil science, horticulture, forestry, landscape architecture, plant biology, plant pathology, plant science, or plant physiology.

Experience

Plant Industry Field Scientist 9

No specific type or amount is required.

Plant Industry Field Scientist 10

One year of professional experience in enforcing and/or complying with the laws and regulations pertaining to pesticide use, insects, pests, and plant diseases in agricultural commodities and horticultural stock equivalent to a Plant Industry FieldScientist.

Plant Industry Field Scientist P11

Two years of professional experience in enforcing and/or complying with the laws and regulations pertaining to pesticide use, insects, pests, and plant diseases in agricultural commodities and horticultural stock equivalent to a Plant Industry Field Scientist, including one year equivalent to a Plant Industry Field Scientist 10.

Additional Requirements and Information

Please attach a cover letter, resume and official college transcripts to your application. For our purposes, "Official Transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.

Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

View the entire job specification at:

https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/P/PlantIndustryFieldScientist.pdf

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

More details on benefits for our new hires are below:

Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.

Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.

Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.

Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.

Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.

Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.

Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.

Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.

Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.

Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.

Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.

Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.

Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.

Updated: 2/28/24

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PLINSCI – Do you possess a bachelor's degree or higher in agronomy, agriculture technology, agriscience, biology, botany, crop science, entomology soil science, horticulture, forestry, landscape architecture, plant biology, plant pathology, plant science, or plant physiology? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.

+ Yes

+ No

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PLINSCIE – Please select your level of experience.

+ None to one year of professional experience in enforcing and/or complying with the laws and regulations pertaining to pesticide use, insects, pests, and plant diseases in agricultural commodities and horticultural stock.

+ One to two years of professional experience in enforcing and/or complying with the laws and regulations pertaining to pesticide use, insects, pests, and plant diseases in agricultural commodities and horticultural stock.

+ Two to three years of professional experience in enforcing and/or complying with the laws and regulations pertaining to pesticide use, insects, pests, and plant diseases in agricultural commodities and horticultural stock.

+ At least three years of professional experience in enforcing and/or complying with the laws and regulations pertaining to pesticide use, insects, pests, and plant diseases in agricultural commodities and horticultural stock.

03

How many years of regulatory experience do you possess pertaining to the agriculture sector field including, fertilizer storage and use, crops and soil science?

+ None

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 to 3 years

+ 3 to 5 years

+ More than 5 years

04

Describe the regulatory experience you possess pertaining to the agriculture sector field including, feed animal nutrition, animal science, crops and soil science. If you answered "None", please type N/A.

05

How many years of experience do you possess pertaining to enforcing and or complying with the laws and regulations governing fertilizers, liming materials, soil conditioners, and bulk agrichemical storage, product labeling, or fertilizer sampling?

+ None

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 to 3 years

+ 3 to 5 years

+ More than 5 years

06

Describe the experience you possess pertaining to enforcing and or complying with the laws and regulations governing fertilizers, liming materials, soil conditioners, and bulk agrichemical storage, product labeling, or fertilizer sampling. If you answered "None", please type N/A.

07

Please indicate in which area(s) you have experience (check all that apply):

+ Fertilizer ingredient identification and label review

+ Manufacturing, storage and the use of fertilizers, soil conditioners, or liming materials

+ Bulk storage facilities and inspections

+ Incident Command System

+ Agricultural products - seeds, feed and fertilizer

+ Sample collection for laboratory analysis

+ Investigation and report preparation

08

How many years of experience do you possess communicating or interacting with the public?

+ None

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 to 3 years

+ 3 to 5 years

+ More than 5 years

09

Describe the experience you possess communicating or interacting with the public. If you answered "None", please type N/A.

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QOL - Did you attach a cover letter, resume, and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

State of Michigan

Department

Agriculture and Rural Development

Address

525 West Allegan Street

[email protected]

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

Phone

517-284-5014

Website

https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/about/careers

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