Intern - Field Operations - Region 3 (64125)

Capps Plumbing and Sewer, Inc. is seeking an intern for their Field Operations team within the Texas Department of Agriculture. The intern will assist in conducting agricultural inspections and develop education outreach to enforce agriculture laws and regulations for consumer protection in Texas. Responsibilities tAssist in conducting a variety of inspections administered by TDA, which may include some or all of the following areas: tInspect agricultural shipments at road station inspections locations for pests and diseases and enforce quarantine requirements tInspect nursery plants, trees and shrubs for disease and insects tInspect nursery stock and agricultural commodities leaving or entering the state and issue phytosanitary certificates tInspect pesticide licensees to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations tMonitor and enforce quarantines that may include the sweet potato weevil, fire ant, Japanese beetle, gypsy moth, etc tDraw samples of pesticides for official analyses tCollect and remit fees to include licensing and late fees; and tIssue stop sales orders, notices of seizure inspections and certificates of inspections for quarantine compliance tMonitor compliance with the Texas Right-to-Know Law and Federal Worker Protection Standards, which involves providing education to agricultural producers, farm laborers, schools, medical and other emergency staff regarding the effects of and treatment for improper pesticide use tConduct compliance inspections of pesticide dealers’ records of pesticide distribution tConduct pesticide use observations tCollect and ship food commodity samples for the food safety program; and tInspect a variety of records for structural pest control commercial and noncommercial businesses tComplete accurate, detailed reports related to inspections, travel vouchers and mileage reports; complete various weekly and end-of-month reports tFollow all TDA policies and procedures tPerform other duties as assigned Required tEnrollment in a college, university, or graduate program or a recent graduate with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 tCompletion of at least 60 credit hours tMust reside in Harris, Fort Bend, Galveston, Brazoria or Montgomery Counties tRequired to travel up to 50% of the work period tValid Texas driver's license and an acceptable driving record Preferred tEnrollment in a college, university, or graduate program or a recent graduate with coursework in Agriculture or related Benefits tRetirement Plan tPaid Group Health & Life Insurance for employees tPaid Holidays tPaid Vacation Leave tPaid Sick Leave tLongevity Pay tDental tVision tDependent Optional Life Insurance tVoluntary AD&D Insurance tDependent Health & Life Insurance tHealth & Dependent care flexible spending accounts