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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 50246935 |
Description Activated On: 2/2/2026 3:46:43 PM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. Assist with field, greenhouse, and lab work related to plant disease surveys conducted by Plant Pathology Program, Plant Protection Division. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. • Assist with surveys for the presence of high-risk plant diseases around the state of Pennsylvania. Collect plant, water, and soil samples. • Contact growers to obtain information for survey. Provide basic information regarding plant disease surveys. Refer complex inquires to appropriate staff member. • Navigate to field survey sites using maps and/or GPS tools available. Collect field data using survey app. • Assist with laboratory tests after training by supervisor, including macro- and microscopic examination, Nucleic Acid extraction, ELISA, and PCR. Follow laboratory protocols to process samples accurately while maintaining sample integrity. • Perform general lab maintenance tasks after training by supervisor. Tasks may include such as: preparing buffer solutions, making media, washing glassware, cleaning lab benches, processing samples for testing, and organizing supplies. • Assist with entering data in datasets. Report test results to supervisor. • Provide office support related to plant disease data organization and communication. • Always demonstrate a commitment to meeting and exceeding expectations of the program’s customers. • Apply lean tools to day-to day tasks when a process has been identified for improvement. • Act upon all related duties as required. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. * Record all assigned work for review by supervisor. * Inform supervisors when protocol modifications are needed. * Inform supervisors when supplies are low. * Refer all questions from clients about survey results to supervisor. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Lab experience in Biology Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. N/A 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. N/A 5. N/A 6. N/A |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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