The Belize Agricultural Health Authority invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following position:
Plant Health Officers
Minimum qualification: Associate Degree in Agricultural Science or Biology
Competencies:
1. Superior work ethics, practices, and integrity.
2. Excellent inter-personal and organizational skills.
3. Fluent in written and spoken English and working knowledge of Spanish.
4. Strong computer skills particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel.
5. Excellent time management skills.
6. Excellent reporting skills.
7. Ability to perform field work with minimal supervision.
8. Capacity and flexibility to work in remote areas.
9. Highly motivated team player who takes initiative.
10. Valid class “A” driver’s license.
The primary function of the Plant Health Officer is to conduct Plant Health activities in pest surveillance, inspection and certification, diagnostics, pest control/eradication, public relations, and general plant health related field work.
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Salary: BAHA Pay Scale 10 of 2016: $17,810.76 x 852.84 – $34,014.72
Stations of Duty: Central Farm, Cayo District
Interested persons may submit letter of application, résumé, proof of qualification, official transcript, two recent reference letters (within six months from application date) and a valid police record, no later than Friday, March 14, 2025 to:
Human Resource Director
Belize Agricultural Health Authority
P.O. Box 169, Cor. Hummingbird Hwy. & Forest Dr., Belmopan, Belize
Phone: 501-8220197, Fax: 501-822-0271,
e-mail: baha@btl.net,
website: www.baha.org.bz
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview by Friday, March 21, 2025.