Full job description Oversee, manage, and direct the day-to-day operation of the pesticide product registration and applicator recertification program for the Department of Pesticide Regulation. Other duties as assigned.
JOB DUTIES: 30% - Essential - Direct and coordinate the statewide pesticide product registration program for over 16,000 pesticide products annually. Direct, develop, and implement standard operating procedures for the pesticide product registration program. Advise the Assistant Director on pesticide product registration needs, activities, and accomplishments.
30% - Essential - Manage and direct all aspects of the recertification program for private, commercial and non commercial applicators. Review all applicator training programs submitted for recertification credit. Make changes to programs as new regulations and policies are put in to effect. Continue to develop and coordinate changes to the system in place to evaluate recertification courses for their applicability to different categories including the core and category specific areas. Coordinate with IT personnel and Assistant Director for C&T to develop tracking databases for applicator and recertification hours.
20% - Essential - Implement processes for both routine and special registrations such as Section 24C (special local needs), Section 18 (emergency exemptions), experimental use permits, 25B minimum risk state registered products, and termiticide registrations. Evaluate labels to ensure compliance with federal and state registration requirements. Request and evaluate efficacy data to determine product registration. Interpret state and federal product registrations laws and regulations for staff, consumers, and industry.
10% - Essential - Provides annual notices of re-registration to over 1600 manufacturers to ensure compliance with state regulations. Evaluates fees from manufacturers and verifies accuracy of amounts. Prepares deposits for both checks received and electronic payments. Maintains a balanced account of all deposits. Complete monthly reconciliation for all fees received. Provides advice and direction to computer programmer for upgrades to the registration database system.
10% - Essential - Coordinate and implement product registration activities of shared interest with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, South Carolina Department of Agriculture, South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, and other Clemson University Departments. Participate in national and state pesticide regulatory associations and meetings. Serve on national and state product registration work groups and committees.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Experience in pesticides in environmental or agricultural field.
Education - Bachelor's Degree - A bachelor's degree and relevant program experience.
Work Exp 4+ years experience with pesticides in environmental or agricultural field.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: Education - Master's Degree - Agriculture or a physical science.
Certified pesticide applicator
RESPONSIBILITIES JOB KNOWLEDGE
Firm Job Knowledge - Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises Work of Others - Supervises work of others and may offer recommendations for hiring, termination and pay adjustments but does not have responsibility for making these decisions.
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
Walk or move about
Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
Recognize or inspect visually
WORKING CONDITIONS: Overnight Travel
WORK SCHEDULE: Standard Hrs: 37.5
COMPENSATION INFORMATION Band: 07 Expected Salary $54,974.00 - $65,000.00
Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.
ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL Normal Operations
Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.
JOB LOCATION: Pendleton, SC
APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 16, 2024
MILITARY AND VETERAN: MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.
VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.
To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email upon submission of your application.
CLOSING STATEMENT: Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.
