TDA - Region 3 - Inspector - Citrus Health (Internal) (58474)
Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System, Houston, TX, United States
Inspector – Citrus Health (Department of Agriculture, Region 3 – Houston, Texas)
Job Summary
The Inspector – Citrus Health will perform moderately complex inspections related to the health of citrus nursery plants for the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) to enforce agriculture laws and regulations for consumer protection in the state of Texas.
Primary Responsibilities
Perform a variety of entry level citrus nursery inspections, market blitz inspections and searches of unregistered nurseries and complete accurate and detailed reports to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
Audit sales records, issue Stop Sales notices, notices of seizures, rejection notices, and collect and remit licensing and late fees for violations.
Complete travel vouchers and mileage reports; complete various weekly and end‑of‑month reports.
Coordinate and ensure that the Regional Director and Assistant Regional Director are kept informed of all issues related to the inspections.
Represent the agency in a positive manner when dealing with constituents.
Train on and become proficient in the use of Performing Inspections, Enforcement and Recruitment (PIER), Bringing Resource Integration and Data Together for Greater Efficiency (BRIDGE) and business intelligence reports.
Follow all TDA policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements
Bachelor’s degree (a high school diploma and two years full‑time work experience related to the essential duties may substitute for a degree).
Must reside in Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Galveston, or Brazoria Counties or within a 10‑mile radius of the county line or assigned work area.
Valid Texas driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to pull, reverse and park tandem axle & gooseneck trailers; ability to work on and troubleshoot problems with power tools.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of laws, codes, standards, and regulations related to the area of responsibility; principles and methods of field inspection and quality control; and business practices in regulated occupations and industries.
Skill in conducting inspections; providing customer service excellence to both internal and external customers; determining proper courses of action; using instruments or tools necessary to perform inspections; using a computer and applicable programs and databases; maintaining records and written reports.
Ability to prepare reports; interpret laws and regulations; gather and analyze data; communicate effectively orally and in writing; interact effectively with co‑workers, supervisors and the public; exercise sound judgment and discretion; maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Work outdoors with exposure to extremes in temperatures and variable climatic conditions such as rain, fog, dust, fumes, gases, and odors; extensive moving and remaining stationary; walking; standing; pulling and pushing; kneeling, stooping and bending; safely lifting and/or carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds; operating heavy equipment/machinery; handling hazardous and/or flammable materials; exposure to live insects and animals; exposure to dust; wearing protective clothing and safety equipment; operating a TDA vehicle and driving for long distances; extended hours, some evenings and weekends as needed; daily and overnight travel (up to 50%).
Benefits
Voluntary AD&D Insurance
Health & Dependent care flexible spending accounts
Equal Employment Opportunity
TDA is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, military status, or protected activity.
Reasonable Accommodations
If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview or an HR representative at 512‑463‑7423. Whenever possible, please give the hiring or HR representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.
Employment Verification
TDA participates in E‑Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization.
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Job Summary
The Inspector – Citrus Health will perform moderately complex inspections related to the health of citrus nursery plants for the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) to enforce agriculture laws and regulations for consumer protection in the state of Texas.
Primary Responsibilities
Perform a variety of entry level citrus nursery inspections, market blitz inspections and searches of unregistered nurseries and complete accurate and detailed reports to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
Audit sales records, issue Stop Sales notices, notices of seizures, rejection notices, and collect and remit licensing and late fees for violations.
Complete travel vouchers and mileage reports; complete various weekly and end‑of‑month reports.
Coordinate and ensure that the Regional Director and Assistant Regional Director are kept informed of all issues related to the inspections.
Represent the agency in a positive manner when dealing with constituents.
Train on and become proficient in the use of Performing Inspections, Enforcement and Recruitment (PIER), Bringing Resource Integration and Data Together for Greater Efficiency (BRIDGE) and business intelligence reports.
Follow all TDA policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements
Bachelor’s degree (a high school diploma and two years full‑time work experience related to the essential duties may substitute for a degree).
Must reside in Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Galveston, or Brazoria Counties or within a 10‑mile radius of the county line or assigned work area.
Valid Texas driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to pull, reverse and park tandem axle & gooseneck trailers; ability to work on and troubleshoot problems with power tools.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of laws, codes, standards, and regulations related to the area of responsibility; principles and methods of field inspection and quality control; and business practices in regulated occupations and industries.
Skill in conducting inspections; providing customer service excellence to both internal and external customers; determining proper courses of action; using instruments or tools necessary to perform inspections; using a computer and applicable programs and databases; maintaining records and written reports.
Ability to prepare reports; interpret laws and regulations; gather and analyze data; communicate effectively orally and in writing; interact effectively with co‑workers, supervisors and the public; exercise sound judgment and discretion; maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Work outdoors with exposure to extremes in temperatures and variable climatic conditions such as rain, fog, dust, fumes, gases, and odors; extensive moving and remaining stationary; walking; standing; pulling and pushing; kneeling, stooping and bending; safely lifting and/or carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds; operating heavy equipment/machinery; handling hazardous and/or flammable materials; exposure to live insects and animals; exposure to dust; wearing protective clothing and safety equipment; operating a TDA vehicle and driving for long distances; extended hours, some evenings and weekends as needed; daily and overnight travel (up to 50%).
Benefits
Voluntary AD&D Insurance
Health & Dependent care flexible spending accounts
Equal Employment Opportunity
TDA is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, military status, or protected activity.
Reasonable Accommodations
If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview or an HR representative at 512‑463‑7423. Whenever possible, please give the hiring or HR representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.
Employment Verification
TDA participates in E‑Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization.
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