CDA-Cooperative Agriculture Pest Survey Program Manager

State of Colorado • Broomfield, CO

362d • $57,708 - $69,252 • Remote

About The Position

The CAPS program manager position at the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is responsible for coordinating the development of surveys, work plans, and budgets for Colorado projects in consultation with academic and agency partners. This role involves submitting work plans with USDA-APHIS, managing grant paperwork, preparing reports, and entering data into required databases. The manager will also conduct outreach to agencies, industry, and the public, and respond to detections of exotic pests. The position requires knowledge of pest management related to plant pathogens, insect pests, nematodes, and noxious weeds, with specialization in either plant pathogens or insect pests. Additionally, the role includes staff oversight responsibilities and some management of seasonal staff, as well as serving as a backup Accredited Certifying Official (ACO) for issuing phytosanitary certificates.

Requirements

• Six years of experience in integrated pest management related to plant pathogens, insect pests, and noxious weeds.
• A combination of six years of education and experience in agriculture, agronomy, biology, entomology, pest management, plant pathology, botany, horticulture, or related fields.

Nice To Haves

• Grant management experience
• Outreach and education experience
• Budget management experience
• Knowledge of USDA APHIS procedures and programs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development of surveys, work plans, and budgets for Colorado projects.
• Submit work plans with USDA-APHIS and manage grant paperwork.
• Prepare semi-annual and annual reports and enter data into required databases.
• Conduct outreach to agencies, industry, and the public regarding pest management.
• Respond to and manage detections of exotic pests.
• Serve as a backup Accredited Certifying Official (ACO) for issuing phytosanitary certificates.
• Hire and supervise seasonal workers for survey activities.
• Prepare budgets and monitor allocations under the direction of the Division Director.
• Coordinate meetings of the Colorado CAPS committee and assess previous year's results.

Benefits

• Strong retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or Defined Contribution Plan.
• Medical and dental health plans.
• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account ($60 per month).
• Paid life insurance and optional life insurance options.
• Paid Short Term Disability and optional Long Term Disability coverage.
• 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave accruals.
• Employee discount program through BenefitHub.
• Employee Wellness program MotivateMe.
• Flexible schedules and remote work opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees