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Nursery Program Administrator

Nursery Program Administrator

CompanyOklahoma State Government
LocationEdmond, OK, USA
Salary$37.8 – $37.8
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, economics, forestry, public administration, marketing, chemistry, biological sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, or a closely related field
  • Three years of experience in agricultural inspection, regulation or production, forestry, plant industries, laboratory management, consumer protection, or public administration
  • Two years of experience in a supervisory capacity
  • Knowledge of state and federal laws concerning agricultural production and environmental protection
  • Ability to manage programs and personnel, interpret state and federal laws, and prepare and develop training programs

Responsibilities

  • Plans, develops and directs programs for ensuring compliance with state and federal laws regulating plants, plant health, phytosanitary certificates, pesticides, and value-added products
  • Plans, coordinates and directs field inspection and investigation activities; conducts assessments of staffing needs, assignment of work, and effective use of staff
  • Reviews reports, recommendations, complaints and other information concerning agricultural products, industry operations, inspections, and investigations; investigates alleged violations of laws and rules and directs or coordinates further action as needed
  • Interprets state and federal laws and regulations concerning program requirements; advises appropriate directors and others as needed in emergency situations
  • Prepares program budget recommendations and supportive data for inclusion in agency budget; maintains program records and reports
  • Represents the agency or the state at public and intergovernmental meetings concerning program responsibilities
  • Establishes overall direction for division and its programs; sets goals and objectives; coordinates strategic program planning in the area of responsibility
  • Coordinates development of policies and procedures for division operations and programs

Preferred Qualifications

    No preferred qualifications provided.