Apiary Inspector (Temporary)

Department of Agriculture

Agency: Department of Agriculture
Location: PA
Type: Temporary
Work arrangement: onsite
Posted: 2026-01-28

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Apiary Inspector (Temporary)

Salary

$20.80 Hourly

Location

*Home Headquartered, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Temporary Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-40917

Department

Department of Agriculture

Division

AG Plnt Pro Div

Opening Date

01/27/2026

Closing Date

2/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

52200

Position Number

50248083

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

Pay Group

ST04

Bureau / Division Code

00043951

Bureau / Division

Plant Protection Division

City

Home Headquartered

Contact Name

Zachary Bender

Contact Email

zbender@pa.gov

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THE POSITION
Are you eager to play a vital role in safeguarding Pennsylvania's natural environment? Consider joining our dedicated team within the Department of Agriculture's Plant Protection Division! In this essential position, you will engage in important efforts to protect the health and vitality of bee populations, combating harmful pests and diseases while ensuring compliance with Pennsylvania's Bee Law. Your contributions will be crucial in maintaining the ecological balance and supporting local agriculture. Do not miss this opportunity to make a difference—apply today and become a steward of our state's invaluable natural resources!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Apiary Program within the Department of Agriculture by providing assistance across office, field, and laboratory settings. As an apiary inspector, your responsibilities will include reaching out to beekeepers to schedule inspections of their bee colonies, where you will assess for the presence of harmful pests and diseases. You will conduct and analyze field tests, as well as collect samples that will be submitted to the State Apiarist for confirmation of any honey bee pathogens, pests, or other issues. Additionally, you will be responsible for issuing detailed reports following apiary inspections and communicating the results of laboratory tests to the owners of the sampled bees. Furthermore, you will assist the State Apiarist in the enforcement of the Bee Law, ensuring that beekeeping practices adhere to established regulations and contribute to the overall health of bee populations.Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time, temporary employmentWork hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.Home HQ: Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, PhiladelphiaThis position is home headquartered. In order to be home headquartered, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:One year of experience as a beekeeper or in related work affording a knowledge of bee handling and bee disease or one year of college course work, majoring in a biological field including a course in apiculture; or 6 months beekeeping experience and a beekeeping short course; orAny equivalent combination of experience and training. Additional Requirements: You must possess a valid Pennsylvania C