Structural Pest - Licensing, Certification & Training Program Manager
About The Position
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 about 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.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED
- Two (2) years of job-related experience.
- Some positions may require a valid driver's license.
Nice To Haves
- 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 about certification of pesticide applicators and 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.
Responsibilities
- Administer the state certification examinations for certified pest control operators and technicians.
- Manage the writing and review of state structural pest control manuals and examinations.
- Oversee the licensing of commercial pest control companies.
- Approve recertification instructors and courses.
- Approve requests for temporary Designated Certified Operators under the 90-day emergency rule.
- Coordinate and manage biennial structural license renewals.
- Manage certification renewals.
- Support educational programs designed to achieve voluntary compliance.
- Review and evaluate unlicensed operator investigative findings to recommend appropriate courses of action.
- Supervise program staff.
- Conduct other activities related to the functions of the department as assigned by division management.
- Work without direct supervision.
- Maintain a Georgia driver’s license.
- Travel overnight.
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Be able to lift 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.
Benefits
- Robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
