- Agency
- Texas Department of Agriculture
- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Job Category
- Full Time Positions
- Salary
- 3,850-$4,150.00/MO
- Last Date to Apply
- November 02, 2018
- Website
- http://texasagriculture.gov/About/Employment/JobPostings/tabid/1933/Article/5031/Structural-Pest-Control-Integrated-Pest-Management-Specialist.aspx
- Description
- JOB OBJECTIVE: Perform complex consultative and technical assistance work for the Texas Department of Agriculture’s (TDA) Agriculture and Consumer Protection (ACP) Division. Research and develop educational and training materials for the Structural Pest Control Service (SPCS) to contribute to the provision of safety information and training to persons engaged in the business of structural pest control. Assist with performing compliance work to ensure the monitoring and appropriateness of pesticide use throughout the state of Texas in accordance with statutory requirements. Work under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 1. Review incident reports, complaint files and inspection results using the Bringing Resource Integration & Data Together for Greater Efficiency (BRIDGE) tool for accuracy and completeness and forward to TDA Enforcement staff when appropriate. 2. Assist constituents with questions on how to qualify to take exams, the process for determining eligibility to take exams and other exam duties required for the program. Assist in the development or revision of examinations for SPCS licensing categories and review and approve the materials with input from technical experts. 3. Assist in evaluating training and educational courses submitted for re-certification sponsorship or continuing education. 4. Assist and provide technical expertise to school districts in incorporating established standards into Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs. 5. Assist in developing and implementing public education/information programs involving structural pest control techniques in conjunction with other state and federal agencies. 6. Develop and coordinate the use of brochures and other informational sources to provide information on pest control applicator licensing and re-certification. 7. Develop manuals and materials to train/educate and assist with training the public on IPM and structural pest control laws and regulations. 8. Develop/prepare materials to train/educate and assist with training structural pest control applicators, technicians, apprentices and school district IPM coordinators on relevant laws and regulations. 9. Attend SPC Advisory Committee meetings, record minutes and/or perform any other duties related to the administration of the meetings. 10. Assist in developing inspection policy and procedures, including the development of risk-based inspection strategies, designed to assure compliance of school districts with structural pest control laws and regulations. 11. Provide technical assistance to TDA employees, other state and federal agencies, advisory committees and private sources concerning structural pest control practices, integrated pest management and related scientific areas. 12. Make presentations to TDA staff, the pest control industry, school district staff and the public on pesticide use and integrated management techniques in controlling pests. 13. Adhere to established work schedule with regular attendance. 14. Follow all TDA safety guidelines/procedures and ethics requirements. NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 15. Perform other duties as assigned.
- Qualifications
- QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS (The application must specifically state how each of the following qualifications are met): Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university (one year of work experience related to the essential duties may substitute for one year of college); Minimum three years work experience in a variety of pest management, pesticide management, integrated pest management and environmental issues associated with pesticide use; -Work experience developing/preparing training materials, policies and procedures; -Work experience presenting training programs; -Experience making technical presentations understandable to professional and non-technical audiences; -Valid Texas driver’s license and an acceptable driving record*; and -Required to travel up to 30% of the work period.
- Job Number
- 68
- Contact eMail
- TDAJobs@TexasAgriculture.gov