Job Description
Job ID: 38428
Agency: Agriculture & Natural Resources
Location: Rapid City, Mitchell, or Huron, SDSalary: $29.57 Hourly
Pay Grade: J
Closing Date: 11/30/2026
This is a Full-Time 40 Hour Weekly position with the Agriculture & Natural Resources. For more information on the Agriculture & Natural Resources, please visit https://danr.sd.gov/ .
The State CAP Survey Coordinator oversee statewide agricultural programs by providing technical assistance to interested parties and department administrative staff and recommends general program direction to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
This specific position plans, coordinates, and implements the plant pest survey program known as CAPS (Cooperative Agricultural Pest Surveys). Surveys are conducted yearly to assist with the early detection of exotic pests that would be of agricultural and export significance and are critical in maintaining South Dakota's export status. This position will coordinate with other agencies to identify pest survey needs, develop proposals and workplans for survey work, conduct and coordinate pest surveys independently and in cooperation with other agencies, oversee the day-to-day survey work with the assistance of interns, and prepare pest survey reports as required. This position also oversees the European Corn Borer Compliance Program, conducting and coordinating facility inspections, as well as export field inspections as needed for those exporting growing seeds. Outreach and education are conducted for public education on exotic plant pests by doing presentations or informational booths, answering calls and emails from the public and businesses. This position assists with the quarantine duties including regulation compliance, export, arranging inspections, and issuing phytosanitary certificates.
Licenses and Certifications:- A valid South Dakota driver's license or the ability to secure a South Dakota driver's license upon accepting employment is required.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:- The ideal candidate will have a degree in agronomy, precision agriculture, or another agricultural related field. Past experience in production agriculture is preferred.
Knowledge of:
- plant diseases and pests;
- planning and conducting agricultural related inspections as well as techniques of administrative investigation;
- methods involved in cultivating and raising plant crops;
- technical terms and jargon applicable to production agriculture;
- the principles of effective human relations and dealing with the public;
- applicate federal and state laws, rules and regulations;
- departmental policies and procedures;
- basic principles and terminology of data processing;
- fiscal procedures.
Skill and Ability to:
- make appropriate decisions by applying standards and available information to specific situations;
- identify and define problems or potential problems and place them in proper order;
- analyze cause and effect relationships in problems and develop resolutions;
- clearly and concisely communicate information and develop ideas in a logical sequence;
- favorably present and promote departmental priorities, services, and actions internally and externally;
- develop policies and define standards;
- develop procedures and determine the logical flow of work;
- monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of programs;
- change existing programs to meet changing trends, needs, and values.
This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=5B6
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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