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This position is within the Structural Pest Control and Pesticides Division.
This individual will enforce provisions of the North Carolina Structural Pest Control Act and Regulations, as well as the federal pesticide law. This position interacts directly with the Structural Pest Control industry and helps to provide consumer protection in North Carolina concerning Structural Pest Control operations.
Duties include but are not limited to significant public contact in responding to consumer inquiries about the methods and quality of Structural Pest Control applications; inspecting records, equipment, and facilities and treatments conducted by licensed Structural Pest Control operators, certified applicators, and registered employees of licensees. Routine inspections of Structural Pesticide applications for the proper treatment of structures for wood destroying organisms, applications, and methods performed for household Pest Control and structural fumigation practices. Inspections are performed on written records, equipment, and pesticide storage. Investigate possible misuse of pesticides, environmental sampling, and emergency responses to pesticide incidents are also conducted.
This position helps administer the Structural Pest Control certification and licensing examinations, performs training presentations as needed, and conducts the registered technician training program. Vehicle, laptop, Internet, and cell phone are all provided for job-related work. This position requires the ability to perform strenuous activities, such as crawling in confined spaces, stooping, bending, twisting, and climbing. The candidate needs to be able to see well with limited light and must be able to operate a motor vehicle for long periods of time during the day.
This is a field position with a home-based office. State-owned vehicle provided for work travel.
Must reside in one of the following counties: Alleghany, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Iredell, Stokes, Surry, or Yadkin.
**Please note the Department does not cover moving expenses.**
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The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provide services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.
Click Here to Watch this video to Learn How to Apply- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
- Experience interpreting laws, regulations, or policies.
- Experience in customer service and public contact.
- Knowledge of Structural Pest Control methods and materials.
- Must be able to pass a medical evaluation and respirator fit test within 3 months of employment.
- Must possess and maintain a valid NC driver’s license within 60 days of hire.
- Experience applying pesticides.
- Experience interpreting pesticide labels.
- Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
You may qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience, either through years of education or years of directly related experience, or a combination of both.
Bachelor's degree in pest management, entomology, horticulture, biology or a closely related life science from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.- Supplemental and Contact Information
Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate's related education and experience.
Please follow instructions to apply on-line. It is important that your application includes all of your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application. Applicants seeking veteran's/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214, NGB 23A (RPAS), DD256 or NGB 22.
All Law Enforcement positions, aviation safety sensitive positions and positions requiring a Pilot's License or a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing. All positions requiring a Commercial Driver's License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV physicals. Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment. If a CDL is listed as a preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire then the CDL will become a requirement for the position.
*Note: When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position, or your application will be considered incomplete.*
Questions regarding this posting? Contact 919-707-3201.
NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments:
There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.
- 01Do you reside in or are you willing to relocate to at your own expense one of the following counties - Alleghany, Forsyth, Davidson, Surry, Iredell, Yadkin, Davie, and Stokes?
- Yes
- No
02Do you have experience interpreting laws, regulations, or policies?- Yes
- No
03If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please describe your experience, and include which job(s) you obtained it. If you answered "No", type N/A.04Do you have experience in customer service and public contact?- Yes
- No
05If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please describe your experience, and include which job(s) you obtained it. If you answered "No", type N/A.06Do you have knowledge of Structural Pest Control methods and materials?- Yes
- No
07If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please describe how you obtained this knowledge. If you answered "No", type N/A.08Do you possess or will you be able to obtain a valid North Carolina driver's license within 60 days of hire?- Yes
- No
09Do you have experience applying pesticides?- Yes
- No
10Do you have experience interpreting pesticide labels?- Yes
- No
11Have you ever been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation? (A conviction does not mean you cannot be hired. The offense and how recently you were convicted will be evaluated in relation to the position for which you are applying.)- Yes
- No
12If you answered "yes" that you have been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation, please explain the nature of the conviction and the date.13To the best of your knowledge, have you or a company that you have worked for been given a warning letter, civil penalty, notice of violation or a settlement agreement by the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services or one of its divisions while you were employed with that company?- Yes
- No
14If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please explain the nature of the warning letter, civil penalty, notice of violation or settlement agreement, the date, and how it was resolved if you have knowledge of that information.* Required Question
