AGRICULTURE PROGRAM MGR- Pesticides ID

AGRICULTURE PROGRAM MGR- Pesticides IDPosting Begin Date: 2024/08/27Posting End Date: 2024/09/10Work Type: Full TimeLocation: Boise, ID, United StatesMinimum Salary: 34.25Maximum Salary: 34.25Pay Rate Type: HourlyDescription"Serving consumers and agriculture by safeguarding the public, plants, animals and the environment through promotion, education and regulation." The Idaho Department of Agriculture is currently recruiting for an Agriculture Program Specialist, Pesticides, in the Agriculture Resources Division. The location for this position will be determined by the successful applicant at any of the following locations: Boise, Caldwell, Post Falls, Moscow, Lewiston, Twin Falls, Burley, Pocatello, Blackfoot or Idaho Falls. Apply Today! Key Responsibilities:

Supervise the three (3) Pesticide Training Agriculture Program Specialists.

Establish, implement, and monitor training program goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.

Review divisional seminar audits for content and credit worthiness and issue any appropriate enforcement actions.

Assist with divisional quality assurance adherence.

Address program issues in accordance with agency policies for Division Staff and external customers as necessary.

Review examination testing protocols for accuracy and applicability. Suggest changes when appropriate or necessary.

Receive and maintain ISDA investigator credentials.

Assist and/or conduct regional investigations as necessary.

Coordinate with certification examination testing contractor/s to ensure the standards of testing/certification are being followed by all facilities and online examinations.

Review, approve and process seminar recertification requests.

Coordinate with testing venues for ISDA area testing sites.

Collaborate with the EPA and other state lead agencies on updates to pesticide applicator certification standards.

Ensure that all Idaho pesticide applicator exams are relevant, and current with the certification standards for pesticide applicators in the Federal Code of Regulations.

Manage training opportunities for regional trainers WPS, compliance outreach, clinics, etc.

Schedule, delegate, and review the periodic update of all pesticide licensing exams.

Develop a training library using recent pesticide compliance data provided by the ISDA pesticide compliance team to create, update, and standardize outreach materials for Idaho pesticide applicators.

A cell phone with an Idaho area code, furnished by the employee, is required for this position and is eligible for reimbursement under the Cell Phone Reimbursement policy.

Maintain medical monitoring, respirator requirements, and Pest Control Consultant Statewide licenses to allow for continued support of field activities and PDP collections.

Manage outreach activities for each regional trainer.

Ensure all assigned staff are informed of and follow all Department policies.

Conduct other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification:

Some knowledge of management practices.

Typically gained by completion of one three credit or equivalent upper division college-level course or approximately 60 hours or equivalent of management training that included all the essential elements of management (Planning, Organizing, Leading, and Controlling); OR completion of the State/BSU sponsored Center for Management Development Supervision I-IV or equivalent; OR six months of experience performing all management elements.

Specialty Qualifications: These qualifications are mandatory requirements.

Considerable knowledge of:

Pesticide use, toxicity and modes of action.

Principles of environmental contamination and risk assessment with emphasis on pesticides.

Typically gained by completion of a Bachelor's degree in an environmental or ecological-related science OR at least four (4) years of work experience demonstrating the application of these processes; OR completion of a Master's degree in an environmental or ecological-related science.

Experience:

Reviewing and interpreting pesticide labels and related laws.

Disseminating information about the human health aspects of environmental hazards.

Conducting exposure assessments.

Analyzing tolerance setting procedures, risk-benefit evaluations, and risk assessments.

Writing technical reports or letters.

Typically gained by a minimum of at least two years of professional experience demonstrating the application of these processes in a work environment specializing in an environmental or ecological-related field.

Desired Qualifications: Although not mandatory, possessing these qualifications could potentially impact your application.

Good knowledge of:

The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)

Pesticide laws and associated rules.

Classification and application of agrichemicals and their effects on humans, animals, and the environment.

Currently hold or previously held a current Professional Applicator's license with statewide consultant category.

Typically gained through at least two years of working in the pesticide and environmental field or through at least 8 semester hours of college coursework covering these areas.

Temporary appointments from this announcement, serving at least one thousand forty (1,040) hours of continuous service, may be hired as an entrance probationary employee without further examination for the same classification and location as announced.

Candidates who reach the final hiring stage will be required to participate in a criminal background check. Having a criminal record will not automatically eliminate applicants from consideration, but may be considered as part of the hiring process.

Thank you for your interest in the Department of Agriculture!

If you have questions,

please contact us at:

[emailprotected] or at (208) 332-8520

Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability. In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations. If you need special accommodations to satisfy testing requirements or for the recruiting process, please contact ISDA's HR Department at [emailprotected] or at (208) 332-8520. Benefits https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html Benefits may not be applicable for temporary or seasonal positions. EEO/ADA/Veteran's Preference The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [emailprotected] . Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations. Agency State of Idaho Address 304 North 8th StreetBoise, Idaho, 83720 Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/idaho