[Hiring] Pesticide Disposal Specialist II @State of North Carolina

Role Description

This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit www.shpnc.org .

This temporary position is with NC Ag - Structural Pest Control / Pesticides, located at 121 4400 Reedy Creek Road, Raleigh NC, Wake County 27607.

Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $33.15 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application).

The primary purpose of this position is to serve in a field position as a Pesticide Disposal Specialist in western North Carolina as part of the Pesticide Disposal Assistance Program. The duties include:

• Working with a broad range of the regulated and non-regulated community, consisting of agricultural commodity producers, commercial and private applicators, and members of the general public to safely collect unwanted pesticide products for proper disposal.
• Assisting other field staff and the public with understanding safe handling and responsible disposal of pesticide waste.
• Working with the program manager to schedule and attend collection events throughout the western part of the State and respond to citizen inquiries regarding pesticide disposal.
• May include site audits and assessments, and contractor coordination.
• Assisting with the compilation of reports and presentations to the Division Director, or other governmental agencies for decisions regarding the use and management of pesticide risks associated with their storage and disposal.
• Providing weekly activity highlight reports to the supervisor outlining tasks worked on or completed each week.
• Living and working in one of the 39 Western North Carolina counties state that was federally designated as impacted by Hurricane Helene.
• Must pass an employment physical to confirm the ability to wear a respirator within 1 year from the date of hire.
• Possessing and maintaining a valid North Carolina driver’s license within 120 days from hire.

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of State and Federal laws and regulations pertaining to pesticides.
• Ability to interpret and apply state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
• Ability to present and explain programs and policies relating to pesticides.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with a wide variety of regulated and non-regulated groups such as other agencies, pesticide manufacturers, dealers and users.
• Ability to comprehend state and federal pesticide-related laws and regulations, apply guidelines and rules and keep fully abreast of advancing technologies and issues involving pesticides.
• Accountable and dependable with reliable transportation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in entomology, plant pathology, plant physiology, horticulture, chemistry, agronomy, biology, zoology, soil science, crop science, animal science, environmental or ecological science or a related scientific field of study from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of related experience in regulatory or government service programs, cooperative extension programs or agricultural research or industry; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) for eligible temporary employees.

Company Description

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.