Plant Protection and Quarantine Officer (Pest Identification) or (Canine Handler)

The duties may include, but are not limited to: Plans, coordinates, and conducts all aspects of operational activities including special programs, newly emerging programs or operational functions with cooperators, other government entities, industries, private citizens and other stakeholders. Serves as accredited certifying official regarding export certification. Plans, conducts and/or monitors various treatments and remedial measures such as disinfection, sterilization, fumigation, cold treatment, hot water treatment, irradiation of regulated articles for plant and animal pests and diseases. Performs inspections using various detection tools, regulation and clearance of propagative plant material, plant products and identification at Plant Inspection Stations and/or other facilities Monitors and enforces compliance agreements, conducts inspections for containment facilities, permit conditions, and BRS inspections.re, and proficiency training. Identifies or verifies identification of