Training Associate Ag Resources

State of Idaho•Lewiston, ID

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About The Position

"Dedicated to Advancing, Protecting and Promoting Idaho Agriculture with a Balanced Approach to Industry and Consumers" The Idaho State Department of Agriculture is currently recruiting for a Training Associate in Northern Idaho (Post Falls and Lewiston). Program Training Associate Key Responsibilities: Promote public awareness of pesticide laws, rules, and standards Communicate with division personnel and design, develop and disseminate compliance outreach materials Assist in developing and implementing training curriculum and presentations for pesticide licensing exams. Design, develop and modify compliance templates for regulatory recordkeeping requirements Provide chemical use/risk assessment resources to the public, growers, dealers and manufacturers involving endangered species protection, worker protection, and water quality. Provide training to industry establishments on new regulatory requirements or common violations that are occurring due to lack of understanding. Provide general education, training, and information to licensed applicators on pesticide use and chemigation practices. Assist and support applicator license exam proctoring Identify, assess, and educate individual professional and private applicators, dealers, and manufacturers of pesticides for compliance with environmental laws, rules, and standards Evaluate and provide education to agricultural producers and workers and pesticide applicators for compliance with the Worker Protection Standard Conduct handler trainings for non-certified applicators of Restricted Use Pesticides. Conduct remedial training with pesticide applicators involved in recent violations or pesticide incidents Responsible for ensuring all financial transactions related to your position, and those of your direct reports if applicable, are processed timely, accurately, and in accordance with ISDA's policies and procedures. Maintain and submit appropriate documentation to Fiscal to support the purpose of and to validate all transactions, obtain required approvals, and seek prior advice and approval for non-routine transactions that are not easily defined within the ISDA's policies and procedures. A cell phone with an Idaho area code, furnished by the employee is required for this position and is eligible for reimbursement under the Cell Phone Reimbursement policy. Provide routine reports and administrative documents as required Support divisional compliance assistance and training programs as assigned Conduct other duties as assigned

Requirements

Some knowledge of training methods
Experience creating and conducting educational presentations.
Experience writing narrative reports.
These qualifications are typically gained by at least 3 months of job experience or completion of a class in the equivalent subjects.

Nice To Haves

Some knowledge of training methods
Experience interpreting and communicating technical and specialized material into information usable by the public
Ability to communicate (oral and/or written) using the Spanish language
A current Professional Applicator's license with the Consultant and Research category
Some knowledge of the use, hazards, and disposal of pesticides
Some knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to pesticides, hazardous materials, and/or environmental issues.
Good knowledge of computer operations and word processing software.
Valid driver's license

Responsibilities

Promote public awareness of pesticide laws, rules, and standards
Communicate with division personnel and design, develop and disseminate compliance outreach materials
Assist in developing and implementing training curriculum and presentations for pesticide licensing exams.
Design, develop and modify compliance templates for regulatory recordkeeping requirements
Provide chemical use/risk assessment resources to the public, growers, dealers and manufacturers involving endangered species protection, worker protection, and water quality.
Provide training to industry establishments on new regulatory requirements or common violations that are occurring due to lack of understanding.
Provide general education, training, and information to licensed applicators on pesticide use and chemigation practices.
Assist and support applicator license exam proctoring
Identify, assess, and educate individual professional and private applicators, dealers, and manufacturers of pesticides for compliance with environmental laws, rules, and standards
Evaluate and provide education to agricultural producers and workers and pesticide applicators for compliance with the Worker Protection Standard
Conduct handler trainings for non-certified applicators of Restricted Use Pesticides.
Conduct remedial training with pesticide applicators involved in recent violations or pesticide incidents
Responsible for ensuring all financial transactions related to your position, and those of your direct reports if applicable, are processed timely, accurately, and in accordance with ISDA's policies and procedures.
Maintain and submit appropriate documentation to Fiscal to support the purpose of and to validate all transactions, obtain required approvals, and seek prior advice and approval for non-routine transactions that are not easily defined within the ISDA's policies and procedures.
A cell phone with an Idaho area code, furnished by the employee is required for this position and is eligible for reimbursement under the Cell Phone Reimbursement policy.
Provide routine reports and administrative documents as required
Support divisional compliance assistance and training programs as assigned
Conduct other duties as assigned

Benefits

BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION
We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit.
OTHER EXCELLENT BENEFITS
Excellent medical, dental and vision insurance
Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start
11 paid holidays a year
Paid parental leave
Multiple retirement savings plans, optional 401K, and optional 457
Basic life insurance for employee and family (employee covered at one times annual salary; spouse covered at $10,000; child covered at $5,000)
Ongoing training opportunities
An opportunity for student loan forgiveness
EEO/ADA/Veteran's Preference