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PLANT PATHOLOGIST 1

Code: 02553 State Competitive Range: P19 (FY2026)

Career Family: PLANT PATHOLOGIST

Salary: $58,817.71 - $85,742.03/year FY2026 schedule (last updated 2026-05-08)

Definition

Under the direction of the Supervising Plant Pathologist, or other supervisory officer, in the Division of Plant Industry, Department of Agriculture, participates in the implementation of plant pest and disease control projects involving scientific detection and evaluation of damage to important crops, trees and other valuable plants; conducts surveys, plant pathological and pest examinations, and phytosanitary inspections and implements regulatory control actions; does other related work.

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