Pesticide Recertification Safety Educator

Washington State University • Pullman, WA

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About The Position

As the Pesticide Recertification Safety Educator, you provide program management and leadership for Washington pesticide continuing education recertification courses for pesticide applicators. You serve as the lead in developing, updating, and delivering pesticide recertification internet courses, ensuring content is current, accurate, and accessible to meet recertification requirements.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant extension program discipline and three (3) years of related program experience. A Masters degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Master's degree in entomology, weed science, plant pathology, IPM, environmental science, or related field.
• Experience in education or research in the following areas: pesticide recertification training, integrated vegetation management, or insect or disease, regulations, or stewardship programs.
• Washington State Department of Agriculture Public Operator License or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated leadership qualities.
• Experience with pesticide safety education or adult education.
• Demonstrated grantsmanship and experience managing budgets.
• Experience with computer software, including desktop publishing and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience using and troubleshooting a wide variety of audiovisual equipment.
• Experience in producing video and multimedia presentations.
• Demonstrated time management skills.
• Demonstrated Spanish language skills: oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Provide program management and leadership for Washington pesticide continuing education recertification courses for pesticide applicators.
• Serve as the lead in developing, updating, and delivering pesticide recertification internet courses, ensuring content is current, accurate, and accessible to meet recertification requirements.

Benefits

• WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees