Pest Control Inspector

DEPT OF AGRICULTURE

Mission of our Agency is to protect the health and safety of Arizona consumers, advance and support Arizona agriculture, and safeguard commerce. Supporting farming, ranching and agribusiness in Arizona by protecting plants and animals, issuing agriculture and environmental licenses, inspecting farming practices and overseeing commerce standards and measurement devices.

Job Location: Office of Pest Management, 1110 W. Washington Street, #450 Phoenix AZ 85007

Posting Details: Salary: $21.20 per hour. Grade: 17. Closing Date:
January 30, 2025

The Arizona Department of Agriculture is currently recruiting for a Pest Control Inspector II for our Office of Pest Management. The position is located in our Phoenix office. The Office of Pest Management licenses, educates and regulates the pest management industry under EPA regulations and state statutes. An ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of structural pest application, regulatory compliance, and a background in the pest control or landscape industry.

• Perform State Inspections of commercial businesses and persons applying pesticides in structural settings following established procedures; determine compliance with pesticide use, storage, disposal, and recordkeeping requirements.
• Conduct investigations of complaints from the public and referrals from other government agencies in a time‑sensitive environment.
• Collect samples for laboratory testing; document observations using photographs or video; check structures to determine pest infestations or damage; read and analyze test reports; interpret pesticide labels; interview respondents and witnesses; take written or recorded statements.
• Write detailed investigative reports describing findings of inspections and investigations, which may be used in court proceedings.
• Testify in court proceedings as required.
• Provide training, education, and outreach to small and large groups to enable licensees and other affected parties to be in compliance and to understand Office of Pest Management laws and rules.
• Design and develop training and presentation materials.
• Drive a state vehicle and travel around the state to conduct inspections and other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of: Federal and State laws pertaining to pesticide use, storage, disposal, recordkeeping and reporting requirements;
  State pesticide licensing and certification requirements;
  Pests and pest control, entomology, or horticulture;
  Basic toxicological effects of pesticides on human and animal health;
  Pesticide labels and their applicability to pesticide use, storage, and disposal;
  Equipment used in the application of pesticides, including personal protective equipment;
  Procedures and techniques used in monitoring pesticide use, collecting pesticide or environmental samples, chain of custody, and laboratory test reports;
  Concepts of investigative or technical report writing;
  Applicability of pesticides in other jurisdictions relevant to occupational, environmental, public health and safety.
• Skills in: Inspection and investigation techniques;
  Verbal and written communication;
  Regulatory compliance applicable to environmental, public health, or occupational safety;
  Identification of occupational safety and environmental hazards;
  Independently identifying issues and developing effective solutions;
  Mathematical calculations;
  Designing and presenting training materials;
  Computer skills, with proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Abilities to: Multi‑task and prioritize assignments;
  Work independently;
  Maintain diplomacy in stressful situations;
  Write technical reports;
  Communicate and educate licensees on administrative code and compliance;
  Type by touch;
  Create effective training materials and presentations;
  Present training courses to small and large groups;
  Travel in state to conduct inspections and training and occasionally travel out of state for training.

• Arizona Drivers’ License.
• Have, or obtain Office of Pest Management Certification in all license categories within 6 months of employment.
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