Apiary Inspector 1 Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, or Wyoming County Posting Dates: June 11, 2026 – June 25, 2026 Harvest your potential with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets! Join our team and become an integral part of a team dedicated to fostering a competitive food and agriculture industry that benefits both producers and consumers alike. Here, you can cultivate your career in a dynamic environment that values innovation, sustainability, and community engagement. With a wide range of opportunities spanning from environmental science to economic development, you can find your niche in public service and grow both professionally and personally. Embrace the chance to join our team, and you’ll not only reap a fulfilling career but also sow the seeds for a healthier, stronger New York. Position Information: The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking one Apiary Inspector 1 to work in Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, or Wyoming County. Apiary Inspectors travel throughout assigned regions to monitor honeybee colony health, ensuring the vitality of managed pollinators across New York State. The regional assignments for these positions will be based on the location and counties within which the selected candidates live, as these positions are field-based, with regional assignments tailored to the candidate's location. Extensive travel within the assigned area is required. These are great opportunities for self-driven candidates who want autonomy over their schedule, the ability to work from home, and enjoy working outside the office setting! These positions are temporary and seasonal, working 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday. They work within a defined season beginning around April 1st through November 30th and are dependent on operational needs. Apiary Inspectors ensure that colony management procedures follow State laws and regulations; recommend appropriate measures for the prevention, treatment, and control of honeybee diseases, and the management of colonies; and ensure that migratory honeybee colony transports are consistent with regulations of other states. Apiary Inspector 1 duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
The duties of these positions require walking and standing outside in all weather conditions. Overnight travel may be required. Benefits: These are PEF-represented positions that offer excellent benefits! Benefits include but are not limited to inexpensive Health Insurance options, free Dental and Vision coverage, and the opportunity for NYS Pension Plan membership. Salary and Minimum Qualifications: Apiary Inspector Trainee 1 ($23.00/Hour): Two years of experience in the management of honeybee colonies or 60 college credits with at least 9 college credits in entomology, ecology, biology, agriculture, environmental studies, natural resources, or zoology. Apiary Inspector Trainee 2 ($24.36/Hour):Three years of experience* in the management of honeybee colonies; or successful completion of one season (minimum of 60 working days) as an Apiary Inspector Trainee 1. *Substitution: Possession of 60 college credits with at least 9 college credits in entomology, ecology, biology, agriculture, environmental studies, natural resources, or zoology may substitute for 2 years of experience. Apiary Inspector 1 ($25.74/Hour): Four years of experience* in the management of honeybee colonies; or successful completion of one season as an Apiary Inspector Trainee 1 and one season as an Apiary Inspector Trainee 2. Must have worked a minimum of 60 working days/season. *Substitution: Possession of 60 college credits with at least 9 college credits in entomology, ecology, biology, agriculture, environmental studies, natural resources, or zoology may substitute for 2 years of experience. Preferred Qualifications:
Travel Requirements: These positions require extensive travel. Appointees must either possess at the time of appointment and continuously thereafter a valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State and have access to a motor vehicle when necessary or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the regular transportation requirements in carrying out their field work responsibilities. How to Apply: Candidates that are eligible and interested in being considered for appointment to one of these opportunities must use this link to apply by: June 25, 2026. Within this online application please indicate the region location you are interested in and upload your resume, college transcript (if applicable), and cover letter. If you have any questions, please contact Laura DeBraccio in Human Resources at (518) 457-3216 or recruitment@agriculture.ny.gov. The Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity, and reasonable accommodations and/or modifications as necessary, for qualified persons with disabilities. If you are in need of a reasonable accommodation, please visit: https://agriculture.ny.gov/employment-information. Additional Position Information: Division: Plant Industry Negotiating Unit: PEF Location: Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, or Wyoming County Number of Vacancies: One Status of Vacancy: Full-time; Temporary, Seasonal Hours Per Week: 40 Hours Jurisdictional Class: Non-Competitive Civil Service List(s): No Eligible List Exists |