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Job Title:  

Structural Pest - Licensing, Certification & Training Program Manager

Agency:

Department of Agriculture

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000002939

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$44,998.81 - $73,287.92

Job Description:

We at the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) take our responsibilities to you very seriously and are committed to protecting and promoting Georgia's agriculture through superior service and leadership.

• The mission of GDA is to protect consumers, promote agriculture, both locally and globally, and assist our customers using education, technology, and a professional workforce.

• The vision of the GDA is to continue to be a globally recognized leader in agricultural excellence through a commitment to safety, quality, growth, and innovation.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Manages a statewide program area to ensure that commercial pest management professionals comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to the licensing, certification and training of pest management professionals.

This position supports the program’s strategic management plans and priorities; evaluates and recommends actions concerning current Certification & Training related laws and regulations. Establishes and effectively manages the program’s employee and financial resources; reviews and evaluates applications for the Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission to recommend appropriate courses of action.

Serves as a resource on certification and training requirements to the general public and the regulated community. In addition, this position requires routine interaction with Georgia businesses, federal/state officials, associations, and the general public to communicate program services and regulatory requirements.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program activities include the administration of the state certification examinations for certified pest control operators and technicians. managing the writing and review of state structural pest control manuals and examinations licensing of commercial pest control companies approving recertification instructors and courses approving requests for temporary Designated Certified Operators under the 90-day emergency rule coordinating and managing the biennial structural license renewals managing certification renewals support of educational programs designed to achieve voluntary compliance review and evaluation of unlicensed operator investigative findings to recommend appropriate courses of action. Supervises program staff.  Conduct other activities pertaining to functions of the department as assigned by division management.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Vocational or technical degree in agriculture, horticulture, environmental science, pest control, entomology or a closely related field from an accredited college; or high school diploma or GED and one year of experience in the area of assignment; or two years of college, which included 12 semester/20 quarter hours in chemistry or life sciences.

OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Must be able to work without direct supervision Maintain a Georgia driver’s license; travel overnight Work outdoors in all weather conditions; be able to lift up to 50 pounds Climb up to 15 feet May be required to stand or drive for long periods of time Intermittent squatting, kneeling, or crawling in enclosed spaces.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Degree in Environmental Science, Entomology, Biology or another related field.

Experience in pest management, agriculture or environmental protection or a professional position working in the pesticide or chemical industry.

Government experience in regulatory enforcement of pesticide laws affecting the environment.

Responsible experience in regulatory compliance program management, quality control principles and supervising professional staff.

Working knowledge of scientific and technical principles applicable to pesticide usage as well as knowledge of laws and regulations relevant to the handling of pesticides.

Experience with regulations pertaining to certification of pesticide applicators, pest management business license regulations.

Working knowledge of pesticide technology.

Demonstrated knowledge of legal principles, policy and regulation development processes.

Exceptional skills related to oral/written communication, public relations, presentations, customer service, interpersonal relations and leadership.

Demonstrated team orientation aptitude, flexibility and desire for constant improvement.

Ability to motivate, coach, lead and manage personnel and programs as well as to analyze workloads, promote uniformity and set priorities and to interact effectively with industry, state/federal government officials, a diverse workforce and the general public.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

           

Please note: Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to phone/email inquiries regarding application status. Only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted.

The GDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Due to the large volume of submissions received by this office, information concerning application and/or interview status cannot be provided.  Selected applicants will be contacted for the next steps in the interview process.  Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

If you need accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Office at (404) 656-3615.

** The position will be closed once a suitable candidate is identified *

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of job-related experience.--Note: Some positions may require a valid driver's license.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.