What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Protection Aid position at USDA?
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The United States Department of Agriculture- Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service- Plant Protection and Quarantine (USDA-APHIS-PPQ)
is seeking applicants for the position of
Seasonal Plant Protection Aid.
PLEASE CONTACT USDA BY May 6th, 2022
Duty Location: Duty station will be Martinsburg, WV. However, location of duty activities may vary within the eastern counties of the state. The employee will work under the supervision of a Plant Health
Safeguarding Specialist or a Pest Survey Specialist.
Salary: $15.60 per hour. 40 hrs. per week.
Responsibilities:
- Applying pesticides and herbicides for Spotted Lanternfly control
- Assessment of properties for Tree-of Heaven
- Collecting and recording data
- Conducting educational and outreach activities to inform the public about exotic pests and surveys
Requirements: Applicants must be 18 years of age, possess a valid state driver’s license, and have basic computer skills. The nature of the work would require moderate hiking and lifting, operation of a federal vehicle and other equipment. The applicant would also be exposed to outdoor activities in various weather conditions.
To request application please call
(304)-543-7825
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720–2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director,
Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W. , Washington , D.C. 20250–9410 , or call (800) 795–3272 (voice) or (202) 720–6382
(TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Job Type: Temporary
Pay: $15.00 - $15.60 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Martinsburg, WV: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
