Plant Industry Inspection Technician (Temporary) - Region 4

Department of Agriculture

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

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Plant Industry Inspection Technician (Temporary) - Region 4

Salary

$23.47 Hourly

Location

*Home Headquartered, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Limited Term Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-40300-56401

Department

Department of Agriculture

Division

AG Agrnmc Rgnl Srvs Div

Opening Date

01/20/2026

Closing Date

2/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

56401

Position Number

50578962

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

Pay Group

ST05

Bureau / Division Code

00043921

Bureau / Division

Agronomic and Regional Services

Worksite Address

226 Donohoe Road

City

Greensburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15601

Contact Name

Zachary Bender

Contact Email

zbender@pa.gov

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THE POSITION
Are you ready to advance your career in agricultural sciences while playing a vital role in safeguarding the plant resources of the Commonwealth and ensuring consumer safety in Pennsylvania? The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is on the lookout for qualified individuals to fill the position of Plant Industry Inspection Technician. In this pivotal role, you will perform technical inspections and engage in enforcement and service activities related to plant merchants, nurseries, and greenhouses in the Bureau of Plant Industry. This position presents an excellent opportunity to contribute to the health and safety of our agricultural landscape while developing your professional expertise. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of our dedicated team—apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will be responsible for conducting technical inspections, enforcing regulations, and providing services related to plant merchants, nurseries, and greenhouses within the Bureau of Plant Industry. Your responsibilities will include inspecting a variety of wholesale production and retail operations wholesale and retail operations to ensure compliance with both state and federal regulations for distribution of plant material and agronomic products. This will involve inspecting plant material to ensure control of plant pests and sampling assorted agronomic products such as fertilizers and seeds to determine compliance with regulations. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Temporary, Full-time employmentWork hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.This position will be home headquartered if applicant lives in Allegheny, Butler, Indiana, Armstrong, and Clarion Counties. Applicant will be required to report to226 Donohoe Road. Greensburg, PA 1601 for non-inspection/office work.Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. 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:A bachelor’s degree in the agricultural or biological sciences, which includes 3 credits in chemistry, 3 credits in plant science, and 3 credits in animal science; orAn equivalent combination of experience and training which includes 3 credits in chemistry, 3 credits in plant science, and 3 credits in animal science