Job Title

Extension Pesticide Program Specialist I

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service

Department

Ag & Environmental Safety

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Serve as an effective team member to plan, produce, implement and evaluate educational programs, products and services.

Responsibilities:

People

• Identify, train and support volunteers to enhance effective adult and/or youth education programs as appropriate for position.

• Contribute to faculty/staff training and assistance, as needed, and serve as a resource to other faculty and staff.

Programs

• Manage projects and priorities to effectively plan and deliver educational programs utilizing available technology in program development and delivery.

• Work to effectively coordinate and integrate programs relevant to subject matter expertise.

• Determine and understand the needs and interests of targeted audiences for effective program delivery.

• Implement effective approaches to the problem-solving processes involved in producing educational programs and services for clientele.

• Develop effective learning environments for adult and youth audiences.

• Assess and report impacts of programs, utilizing feedback and evaluations to improve teaching effectiveness.

• Provide expertise for disciplinary, multi-disciplinary and/or interdisciplinary programming and projects of the agency.

Partnerships

• Support grant-seeking activities.

• Work cooperatively with industry and other external groups to advance organizational goals.

• Work with individuals, organizations, agencies and/or corporate entities to provide financial and in-kind support for Extension programming.

• Contribute effectively to coordinated program efforts which extend beyond the department or unit.

• Coordinate agency activities with appropriate units and individuals to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

• Contribute to professional and industry organizations through membership, attendance and service.

Major/Essential Duties of Job:

Development and delivery of Pesticide Safety Education Programs (PSEP).

Develop and implement Structural Pest Control Service certification programs for apprentices, technicians, and certified applicators with particular emphasis on apprentice training programs and category specific training for SPCS applicators.

Develop and utilize educational outreach materials and participate in applicator certification and recertification activities.

Occasional overnight travel will be required for program delivery.

Participate in national, state, and local PSEP meetings, conferences, and professional development activities.

Other duties as required.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Entomology, Agricultural Science, or closely related field plus two years of related experience.

Preferred Education:

Master's degree or higher in Entomology, Agricultural Science, or closely related field.

Preferred Experience:

Some experience in working with the Texas Department of Agriculture, industry personnel, and related associations in organizing pesticide applicator certification and recertification programs. Two years' experience coordinating and conducting Pesticide Safety Education Programs (PSEP) including experience working with state and/or federal regulatory agencies.

Preferred licenses, certifications, or registrations:

Licensed or capable of becoming licensed with the Texas Department of Agriculture as a noncommercial applicator within one year of hire date.

Required special knowledge, abilities, and skills:

Ability to work closely with, and effectively communicate with (verbal and written), all audiences. Ability to plan, conduct and evaluate educational programs.

Ability to effectively use personal computer.

Ability to travel overnight as needed

Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred special knowledge, abilities, and skills:

Knowledge and skills in conducting pesticide applicator certification and recertification programs. (Individuals with science and technology teaching experience, including curriculum development and course facilitation will be considered, if their science teaching experience correlates to pest management.)

Knowledge of federal and state pesticide laws and regulations.

Ability to identify and discuss pest management strategies for agricultural, structural, and urban insect pests.

Knowledge and skills in general pest management practices and the role of IPM in structural pest management and public health pest control.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies within the Texas A&M University System With over 5,000 employees, and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, the environment, and the economy of Texas and the nation through education, research, extension and service.If your goal is the pursuit of excellence and your vision is to make a difference in this world, we invite you to explore our opportunities to discover what a career at Texas A&M AgriLife has to offer you.

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/extension-home/)

• Texas A&M AgriLife Research

• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/college-home/)

• Texas A&M Forest Service

• Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/tvmdl-home/)

  Texas A&M AgriLife collaborates with Prairie View A&M University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Kingsville and West Texas A&M University as well as with other public and private partners.

• Prospective employee benefits

• Retirement programs

• Commitment to inclusive excellence (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/)

• Strategic plan