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Supervisory Agriculturist (State Plant Health Director)
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service · Posted 13 days ago
On-site Gainesville, FL $148K – $192K Apply by Sep 10, 2026 General Natural Resources Management And Biological Sciences ENFJ
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This position is accountable for APHIS scientific and administrative plant regulatory activities within the State of Florida. Incumbent will have responsibility for directing the state activities and setting priorities that balance consideration of public and industry demands against those of economics, efficiencies, and available resources. This role will also serve as the primary point of contact for plant health protection and emergency management and response in the state.
What You'll Do
- →The duties may include, but are not limited to: Serves as the State Plant Health Director (SPHD) with responsibility for APHIS scientific and administrative plant regulatory activities within Florida.
- →Directs the state activities and sets priorities that balance consideration of public and industry demands against those of economics, efficiency, and available resources.
- →Oversees the identification of plant pest pathways through analysis and utilization of risk data.
- →Oversees effective permit and compliance programs to mitigate risk at high risk containment facilities, soil laboratories, and plant pest permittee establishments.
- →Directs/administers federal export certification program for plants, plant products, and animal by-products within the state.
- →Works cooperatively with State Plant Regulatory Officials (SPRO) to develop and document state emergency management plans while ensuring plans are tested and modified as necessary.
- →Manages invasive species which are covered under APHIS regulation or through Congressional direction that are harmful to agriculture or the environment.
- →Responsible for all administrative and programmatic activities complying with appropriate Federal and state regulations and guidelines.
- →The incumbent manages all facets of APHIS-related personnel, finance, and property management for Florida.
Requirements
- ✓Please see above for education qualification requirement information.
Personality Fit
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Job ID: 0713eec6-d22b-45fd-9627-7467f04f4342
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