Pesticide Inspector I

State of North Carolina

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees. Duty Station – Western Territory/Home-Based/ Field Position State vehicle provided for work travel The Structural Pest Control and Pesticides Division (SPC&PD) is responsible for administering and enforcing a wide variety of programs through three Sections: Pesticides, Structural Pest Control, and Sleep Products. The Pesticide Section's overall objective is to protect public health, safety, and welfare, and to promote continued environmental quality by minimizing and managing risks associated with the legal use of pesticides through the administration and enforcement of N.C. Pesticide Law of 1971 and pursuant to regulations adopted by the N.C. Pesticide Board (NCPB). Duties of the position include working with a broad range of non-regulated and regulated communities, consisting of agricultural producers and commercial applicators while enforcing provisions of the North Carolina Pesticide Law and Regulations. This position interacts with other law enforcement, pest control, medical, and public health experts as well. Primary functions of this position include conducting inspections at pesticide dealers, performing alleged misuse investigations, emergency response to pesticide incidents, administering pesticide license exams, conducting marketplace inspections on misbranded products, pesticide formulation sampling and conducting outreach to the regulated public, and inspecting pesticide application equipment. This position also interacts with several working committees within the Pesticide Section. The work environment includes forestry cut covers, farms, warehouses, dealerships, and containment areas, and some overnight travel is required. This position must possess and maintain a valid NC Driver's License. For permanent consideration, the applicant must pass an employment physical to confirm the ability to wear a respirator within 1 year from the hire date. This position will be headquartered in the Western District. Applicants must reside in one of the following counties: Alamance, Caswell, Durham, Granville, Guilford, Orange, Person, and Rockingham, and /or other surrounding counties. The Department does not cover moving expenses.

Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid NC Driver's License
• For permanent consideration, the applicant must pass an employment physical to confirm the ability to wear a respirator within 1 year from the hire date.
• Applicants must reside in one of the following counties: Alamance, Caswell, Durham, Granville, Guilford, Orange, Person, and Rockingham, and /or other surrounding counties.
• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, entomology, pest management, horticulture, plant pathology or a closely related biological science from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in pesticide use in agricultural production, landscaping, or other areas.
• Ability to convey and/or interpret any policies, laws, and/or regulations.
• Must be able to meet and address the public utilizing excellent verbal and presentation skills.
• Must be able to compose free-style written reports in a clear and concise manner.
• Basic experience with Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• conducting inspections at pesticide dealers
• performing alleged misuse investigations
• emergency response to pesticide incidents
• administering pesticide license exams
• conducting marketplace inspections on misbranded products
• pesticide formulation sampling
• conducting outreach to the regulated public
• inspecting pesticide application equipment

Benefits

• Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees