Title: Cotton Boll Weevil Survey Trapper S0053

State Role Title: Agricultural Specialist III

Hiring Range: $17.00 per hour

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Virginia Department of Agriculture

Location: MOBILE WORKERS SW

Agency Website: https://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, Office of Plant Industry Services is seeking up to four seasonal staff members to serve as Trappers in the Cotton Boll Weevil Survey Program. Duties include conducting boll weevil trap placement and monitoring in cotton fields in southeastern Virginia localities (Brunswick, Charles City, Chesterfield, Dinwiddie, Essex, Greensville, Henrico, Isle of Wight, King and Queen, King William, Mecklenburg, New Kent, Prince George, Southampton, Suffolk, and Sussex). Survey activities require initial trap placement, trap inspections, and trap removal from the sites. Trap placement, trap construction, and data recorded on the trap will be subject to quality control inspections.

Minimum Qualifications

Proven ability to work independently, follow instructions, and organize schedule. Proven ability to interact effectively with co-workers, supervisors, landowners, and the general public. Experience with computers and iPads (or similar devices). Proven ability to perform tasks in physically demanding work environment, including, reaching, exposure to inclement weather conditions, natural elements, and potentially driving for long periods of time. Exceptional oral and written communication skills. Experience with the use of GPS and ability to read maps.

Additional Considerations

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that before we can legally employ an individual, we must verify both the identity and employment authorization of the individual. VDACS uses Form I-9 to satisfy this requirement. Form I-9, instructions, and the List of Acceptable Documents can be found at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9. VDACS does not offer sponsorship for employment purposes; therefore, the selected candidate will need to be able to provide acceptable documents in accordance with Form I-9 (use link above for more details). Additionally, VDACS participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional assistance with this requirement, please contact hr.vdacs@vdacs.virginia.gov.

Final candidate must successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

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In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.