Positions at this level develop and follow broadly defined work objectives with the review of work being limited to broad administrative review. The work performed requires a high level of interpretation and creativity, and has major impact on department actions and future decisions. These positions typically provide guidance and direction for a major facet of a statewide plant pest manage- ment program. These positions develop, monitor, coordinate, and implement statewide policy in their area of expertise. Positions provide direction, support, and services to field staff, and represent the Department on committees.
Positions function very independently, under very general supervision.
Position serves as the liaison with other state, federal, county, municipal, and university personnel or agencies. Position serves as the scientific and technical advisor to department management, trains staff, and recommends law or rule revisions. Coop- erative Agricultural Pest Survey Program. Position is responsible for providing scienti- fically credible, timely information to the State's agricultural resource managers, and the USDA, via a variety of media sources, including computer, radio, TV, and a weekly Pest Survey Bulletin. Position is responsible for acting as the statewide authority on diagnosis, detection, abiotic, and biotic diseases of forests, nurseries, and Christmas trees.