TDA - RG 4 - Intern - Field Operations (Two Vacancies Available)

INTERN – FIELD OPERATIONS

(Temporary Full-Time/40 hrs wk or Part-Time/20 hrs wk; estimated start date June 8, 2026 – Up to December 31, 2026)

Salary Information: A07, $2,550.00/MO (FT) and $1,275.00/MO (PT)

State Classification: Clerk I - 0055

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Posting Number: 26-60978-1*

Location: San Antonio, TX

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online via CAPPS. Applicants applying through Work In Texas (WIT) will be required to complete additional supplemental questions,__optionally provide EEO information including how you heard about the job, and provide an electronic signature in the CAPPS Career Section to be considered for the position.

WHO ARE WE

The Texas Department of Agriculture’s key objectives are to promote production agriculture, consumer protection, economic development and healthy living.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Field Operations Intern will assist in conducting a variety of agricultural inspections administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) and develop and/or disseminate education and outreach to contribute to the enforcement of agriculture laws and regulations for consumer protection in the State of Texas. You will work under close supervision with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Assist in conducting a variety of inspections administered by TDA, which may include some or all of the following areas:

• Conduct survey for pests in pastures and fields;

• inspect agricultural shipments at road station inspections locations for pests and diseases and enforce quarantine requirements;

• inspect nursery plants, trees and shrubs for disease and insects;

• inspect nursery stock and agricultural commodities leaving or entering the state and issue phytosanitary certificates;

• inspect pesticide licensees to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations;

• monitor and enforce quarantines that may include the sweet potato weevil, fire ant, Japanese beetle, gypsy moth, etc.;

• draw samples of pesticides for official analyses;

• collect and remit fees to include licensing and late fees; and

• issue stop sales orders, notices of seizure inspections and certificates of inspections for quarantine compliance.

• monitor 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;

• conduct compliance inspections of pesticide dealers’ records of pesticide distribution;

• conduct pesticide use observations;

• collect and ship food commodity samples for the food safety program; and

• inspect a variety of records for structural pest control commercial and noncommercial businesses.\\

Complete accurate, detailed reports related to inspections, travel vouchers and mileage reports; complete various weekly and end-of-month reports.

Follow all TDA policies and procedures.

Perform other duties as assigned.