Agriculturist (National Operations Manager)

Summary As an Agriculturist (National Operations Manager), you will provide scientific leadership and program management expertise on issues of importance to nation‑wide Plant Protection & Quarantine programs, such as providing staff advisory services, leading projects, programs, or segments, leading and participating in studies, cross‑functional working groups and experimental programs carried out within field operations and collaboration with all levels of Plant Protection & Quarantine management. Major Duties Performs in-depth analysis of program management issues of central importance to Animal Plant Health Inspection Service's mission to protect and serve U.S. agriculture. Serves on teams of plant health and quarantine experts in major long‑term field projects to study and/or respond to new and emerging plant health risks. Provides advice and assistance in developing, directing, analyzing, and monitoring field operations and cooperative programs to detect, control, regulate, manage and eradicate plant pests nationwide. Cooperates with State and other officials in enforcing Federal and State quarantines regulating the movement of crops, products, equipment that may cause the spread of animal and plant pests. Maintains surveillance of quarantine activities to assess effectiveness. Analyzes changing traffic patterns of imported products, along with pest interception information. Education #J-18808-Ljbffr U.S. Department of Agriculture