PLANT INDUSTRIES DIVISION DIRECTOR

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Salary Range From

5687.00

Monthly

Salary Range To

5800.00

Monthly

Salary: $5,687 – $5,800 per month + benefits including fully paid family health insurance

Summary of Work

This position will manage the Plant Industries Division which includes the following areas: export certification, nursery, apiary, noxious weeds, waterbank, industrial hemp, biocontrol, weed seed free forage, and exotic pests surveys. This position will assign and supervise all division activities.

The position is also responsible for reviewing biotechnology permits, providing export certification, serving on various committees, attending meetings, assiting in developing and managing budgets, administering grants, and other duties as assigned by the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, business, or a closely related field.
• Four years of agriculture related work experience that included managing a budget and supervising staff.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Computer skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of North Dakota agriculture
• Work experience in plant protection programs
• Knowledge and/or work experience in plant pathology or other closely related fields
• Work experience in plant regulatory programs
• Work experience administering grants
• Work experience drafting proposed legislation and administrative rules or providing testimony
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint)

Application Procedures

Applicants must complete the online application along with uploading a copy of the applicant’s resume, cover letter and college transcript(s) (official or unofficial).

All application materials must be submitted online by 11:59 PM on the closing date listed on the job posting. The cover letter must include a detailed summary of how the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications.

Applicants who are residents of North Dakota and eligible to claim veteran’s preference must upload Form DD214. Claims for disabled veteran’s preference must also include a current statement of disabled status from the Veteran’s Affairs Office.

For more information about the position or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or interview process, contact Lindsay Borlaug at (701) 328-4757 or 1-800-242-7535.

Due to OMB fiscal policy 112, the final candidate must successfully pass background checks.