Tda - Acp - Structural Pest Control Service Program

1 week ago

Austin, United States Texas Department of Agriculture Full time

**TDA - ACP - Structural Pest Control Service Program Specialist (68360)** **(**00043002**)**

**Organization**: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

**Primary Location**: Texas-Austin

**Work Locations**: SFA OFFICES AUSTIN - 10 FLOOR 1700 N. Congress Ste. 1100 Austin 78701

**Job**: Business and Financial Operations

**Employee Status**: Regular

**Schedule**: Full-time

**Standard Hours Per Week**: 40.00

**State Job Code**: 1572

**Salary Admin Plan**: B

**Grade**: 19

**Salary (Pay Basis)**: 4,100.00 - 4,250.00 (Monthly)

**Number of Openings**: 2

**Overtime Status**: Exempt

**Job Posting**: Jun 14, 2024, 3:26:50 PM

**Closing Date**: Jul 1, 2024, 11:59:00 PM

**Description**

**STRUCTURE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PROGRAM SPECIALIST**
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**Salary Information**:$4,100 - $4,250.00/MO. - B19**

**State Classification**: Program Specialist III - 1572

**FLSA Status**: Exempt

**Posting Number**: 24-68360-6R

**Location**:Austin**

**HOW TO APPLY**

**WHO ARE WE**
- Texas Department of Agriculture’s (TDA) Agriculture & Consumer Protection Division administers consumer protection programs which includes overseeing items like grocery store scales, egg quality, nursery products, licensing and training pesticide applicators, worker protection and registering pesticides for sale. TDA’s consumer protection efforts promote success, unity and prosperity for the people of Texas.

**WHAT YOU’LL DO**

The Structure Pest Control Service Program Specialist will perform complex consultative and technical assistance work for the Texas Department of Agriculture’s (TDA) Agriculture and Consumer Protection (ACP) Division. Perform compliance work to ensure the monitoring and appropriateness of pesticide use throughout the state of Texas in accordance with statutory requirements. You will provide technical assistance to TDA employees, other state and federal agencies, advisory committees and private sources concerning structural pest control practices and related scientific areas. You will research and develop educational and training materials for the Structural Pest Control Service (SPCS) to provide safety information and training to persons engaged in the business of structural pest control. You will work under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

**PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES**

Review incident reports, complaint files and inspection results using the Bringing Resource Integration & Data Together for Greater Efficiency (BRIDGE) tool for accuracy and completeness and forward to TDA Enforcement staff when appropriate.

Serve as a point of contact to constituents and assist with questions on how to qualify to take exams, the process for determining eligibility to take exams and other exam duties required for the program.

Evaluate technician training courses and continuing education courses submitted for re-certification sponsorship or continuing education. Assist in the development or revision of examinations for SPCS licensing categories and review and approve the materials with input from technical experts.

Provide complex technical expertise and serve as a liaison to the industry in incorporating established standards of structural pest control. Develop/prepare materials to train/educate and assist with training structural pest control applicators, technicians, and apprentices on relevant state and federal laws and regulations.

Assist in developing and implementing public education/information programs involving structural pest control techniques in conjunction with other state and federal agencies. Develop manuals and materials to train/educate and assist with training the public on structural pest control laws and regulations.

Attend SPC Advisory Committee meetings, record minutes and/or perform any other duties related to the administration of the meetings.

Participate in the planning, development, implementation, and training of structural pest control compliance and monitoring plans including risk-based inspections; and recommend and coordinate activities to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness to assure compliance of businesses involved in structural pest control.

Prepare and make presentations to TDA staff, the pest control industry and the public on pesticide use and structural pest control laws and regulations.

Prepare administrative reports designed to analyze program effectiveness in attaining goals and objectives.

Follow all TDA policies and procedures.

Perform other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**

**QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION**

Bachelor’s Degree. _One year of work experience related to the primary duties may substitute for one year of college.)_

Two (2) years work experience in a technical program related to agriculture, consumer protection or environmental protection **OR** experience conducting inspections for TDA.

Experience associated with pest management, pesticide management or integrated pest managemen

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