Ag. Program Specialist - Registration

Description

"Serving consumers and agriculture by safeguarding the public, plants, animals and the environment through promotion, education and regulation."

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture is currently recruiting for an Ag. Program Specialist in the in Ag. Resources Division located in either Boise, Twin Falls, Burley, Idaho falls, Pocatello or Post Falls.

Key Responsibilities 

• • Develop, implement, and monitor pesticide product registration program goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
  • Assist in developing and training Division staff related to pesticide product registration and pesticide distribution regulatory requirements.
  • Serve as the primary Division contact for inquiries about pesticide distribution.
  • Review, approve, and process pesticide registration requests including but not limited to: Section 3 products, Section 18 products, 24C Special Local Needs products, 25b Minimum Risk products, and pesticide adjuvant products.
  • Maintain Idaho pesticide product registration database and associate software by coordinating with IT staff when necessary.
  • Conduct inspections and audits related to pesticide distribution.
  • Review inspection reports to determine compliance with laws and regulations associated with pesticide distribution.
  • Assist with enforcement actions related to pesticide distribution laws and rules in coordination with the Pesticide Compliance Section Manager.
  • Create and submit program status reports.
  • Compile and analyze data to identify program service needs and resources.
  • Understand and interpret federal regulations associated with pesticide distribution and assist the regulated community in complying with program requirements.
  • Conduct other duties as assigned.

  Minimum Qualifications

  • Reviewing laws, regulations, policies and/or procedures for compliance or explaining to others how they apply to specific situations

  Typically gained by one (1) year of experience reviewing for compliance or explaining how they apply to specific situations.

  • Developing written technical reports or correspondence evaluating agricultural, science or business-related issues

  Typically gained by two (2) years' experience writing evaluative activity reports, technical papers, or regulatory correspondence related to agriculture or science.

  • Planning or providing agriculture program service

  Typically gained by two (2) years experience planning or providing agricultural program services and completion of the coursework for a Bachelor of Science degree in biological sciences, or a related agricultural or scientific field; OR six (6) years experience planning or providing agricultural program services; OR completion of a Master's degree in the listed areas with a related internship; OR some combination of education and experience in the listed areas.

  Specialty Qualifications

  • Some knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to pesticides, hazardous materials, and environmental issues.
  • Good knowledge of the use, hazards and disposal of pesticides.

  Thank you for your interest in the Department of Agriculture!

  If you have questions,

  please contact us at:

  [email protected] or at (208) 332-8520 

  Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability. In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations. If you need special accommodations to satisfy testing requirements or for the recruiting process, please contact ISDA’s HR Department at [email protected] or at (208) 332-8520. Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

  BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION

  We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit.

  EXCELLENT BENEFITS

  ·Excellent medical, dental and vision insurance-employee only coverage for PPO $65/month for medical and vision & $11.00/month for dental 

  ·generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start 

  ·11 paid holidays a year 

  ·paid parental leave

  ·multiple savings plans, optional 401K, and optional 457

  ·basic life insurance for employee and family 

  1.employee covered at one times their annual salary

  2.spouse covered at $10,000

  3.child covered at $5,000

  ·wellness programs 

  ·ongoing training opportunities 

  ·an opportunity for student loan forgiveness

  ·and more!

  Benefits

  https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html

  *Benefits may not be applicable for temporary or seasonal positions.

  EEO/ADA/Veteran's Preference

  The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

  The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected].

  Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.