Scott Bretthauer

2008 North Central Region Pesticide Education and Certification Workshop

You are invited to attend the 2008 North Central Region Pesticide Education and Certification Workshop, to be held August 18-20, 2008 in Champaign, Illinois. For more information, please visit:
 
http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/ncpec/

sbrettha@uiuc.edu

Michael Weaver

2008 Southern Region Pesticide Safety Educators Workshop / AAPSE Meeting

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and Virginia Tech Pesticide Programs invite you to attend the 2008 Southern Region Pesticide Safety Educators Workshop and AAPSE Meeting in Richmond, VA on June 11-13, 2008. The meeting will be held at Omni Richmond hotel, located in historic Shockoe Slip in the heart of downtown Richmond -- within walking distance of great shops and restaurants, state offices including the State Capitol, other historic sites, and the James River. This is definitely a venue that your whole family will enjoy. An exciting program is being planned, and you won't want to miss a minute.

See https://www.vtpp.ext.vt.edu/index.php/html/main/meeting2008.html for all the details.

mweaver@vt.edu

Announcement

Employment Opportunities

VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
& CONSUMER SERVICES

To be considered for this position, you must complete a state
application through the on-line employment system at https://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov/ no later than 5 p.m. of the
cut-off date stated in this flyer. Resumes may accompany
but will not be accepted in lieu of a Commonwealth of
Virginia application.

Program Coordinator
Position #01060 - Richmond
(Environmental Specialist I)

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Consumer Protection, is seeking a Program Coordinator for the Office of Pesticide Services.  This position manages the Pesticide Applicator Testing and Training programs administered to ensure that pesticide applicators certified by the Commonwealth of Virginia have the necessary knowledge and skills to control pests in a safe and effective manner.  Duties include receiving and reviewing agendas for the recertification of commercial pesticide applicators; review of applicator certification manuals and development of associated certification exam databases; managing the  Registered Technician Proctoring program which includes implementing the planned phase-out of this program; and assisting the Certification, Licensing, Registration and Training supervisor in managing the applicator certification and pesticide business license programs, and associated regulation development. This position involves considerable interactions with Virginia's agricultural and pesticide industries, federal/state officials, special interest groups, and the general public to communicate program services and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:  Preferred candidate will possess a degree in agriculture, biology or other life and environmental sciences or a related field; however, an equivalent amount of relevant education, training and experience is acceptable. Candidates should have a working knowledge of the Pesticide Control Act, regulations pertaining to certification of pesticide applicators, pesticide business license regulations, and pesticide fees; experience interpreting and applying laws and regulations; and ability to independently plan, prioritize, organize and execute job duties.   Demonstrated knowledge of biological principles, pesticides, pests, and various pest control measures is desirable. Requires exceptional oral/written communication skills, including public speaking; excellent customer service skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.  Proficiency using Personal Computers including complex database systems is preferred. Hiring Salary: $35,000 - $46,000, commensurate with relevant experience. The Commonwealth of Virginia offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. 

In accordance with State Code, incumbents of this position must complete a Statement of Economic Interests form upon hire and annually thereafter. 

To be considered for this position, you must complete a state application through the on-line employment system at https://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov/ by 5:00 p.m. on  March 21, 2008.  Fax, e-mail or mail applications will not be accepted.  Resumes may be attached, but are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.  For more information or assistance you may contact the Human Resource Office, Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, 102 Governor Street, Room 248, Richmond, VA 23219;  Telephone:  (804) 371-8066; Hearing Impaired 1-800-828-1120; e-mail address hr.vdacs@vdacs.virginia.gov.  EOE.

Quality Customer Service: A VDACS Commitment

Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Human Resource Office, Room 248, Oliver Hill Building,
102 Governor Street, Richmond, VA 23219

An Equal Opportunity Employer       www.vdacs.virginia.gov