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 Agriculture Pesticide Compliance Section Manager located in Boise, ID.

This announcement will close at 4:59 p.m. on April 3, 2024.

Apply today!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Ensure strict adherence to pesticide regulations and laws, drafting and proposing changes when necessary.

* Recommend and implement agricultural best management practices to protect the environment from the potential adverse effects of pesticides.

* Develop and control the section budget, approving expenditures related to pesticide compliance programs.

* Hire, coach, and evaluate staff; establish and monitor pesticide compliance section goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.

* Provide technical assistance to subordinate supervisors or staff involved in pesticide compliance initiatives.

* Represent the department at state and national conferences, advisory boards, commissions, and other relevant meetings, fostering collaboration and staying informed on industry developments.

* Resolve issues through mediation and arbitration, making recommendations on appeals to the department.

* Determine the advisability of legal actions and provide recommendations in relation to pesticide compliance programs.

* Provide testimony at legislative committees and contribute to the development of memorandums-of-understanding and agreements with various stakeholders.

* Develop priorities and work plans for effective implementation of pesticide compliance initiatives within the section.

* 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;

* Conduct other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: This qualification is a mandatory requirement.

* Good knowledge of management practices.

Specialty Qualifications: These qualifications are mandatory requirements.

* Some knowledge of computer operations and word processing software.

* Experience working as a liaison, including communicating and negotiating with another organization.

Desirable Qualification: Although not required, having these qualificaitons may increase your chance of being called for an interview.

* Experience reviewing laws, regulations, policies and/or procedures for compliance or explaining to others how they apply to specific situations.

* Good knowledge of pesticide compliance and regulation.

* Experience working within the pesticide industry.

* Experience and understanding with the application of the Federal Insecticide Fungicide Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).

* Experience conducting pesticide and chemigation compliance inspections.

* Experience using a pesticide compliance database.

* Experience researching pesticide use and distribution compliance regulations and how they apply to local stakeholders.

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

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits 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.

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

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 ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Thank you for your interest in the Department of Agriculture!

If you have questions,

please contact us at:

jobs@isda.idaho.gov or at (208) 332-8520