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TDA – Pesticide Training & Quality Assurance Specialist(Internal Posting – Open to Current TDA Employees Only – 5 Day Posting) (57748) (00049367)
Organization: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Primary Location: Texas-Dallas
Work Locations: REGION 2 DALLAS 1720 Regal Row Ste. 118 Dallas 75235
Other Locations: Texas-Giddings, Texas-Fort Worth, Texas-San Juan, Texas-El Paso, Texas-Waco, Texas-San Antonio, Texas-Lubbock, Texas-Austin, Texas-Houston
Job: Business and Financial Operations
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time
State Job Code: 1575
Salary Admin Plan: B
Grade: 23
Salary (Pay Basis): 6,500.00 – 6,500.00 (Monthly)
Number of Openings: 1
Overtime Status: Non-exempt
Job Posting: Apr 22, 2025, 5:08:02 PM
Closing Date: Apr 29, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
Description
PESTICIDE TRAINING & QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST
(Internal Posting – Open to Current TDA Employees Only – 5 Day Posting)
Salary Information: B23, $6,500.00/MO.
State Classification: 1575 – Program Specialist VI
FLSA Status: Exempt
Posting Number: 25-57748-1
Location: Austin, Lubbock, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, San Juan, El Paso, Fort Worth, Waco or Giddings – Must Reside within 150 miles of a TDA Office
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online via CAPPS. Applicants applying in WIT must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions, go to CAPPS Recruit.
WHO ARE WE
The Texas Department of Agriculture’s key objectives are to promote production agriculture, consumer protection, economic development and healthy living.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
The Pesticide Training & Quality Assurance Specialist will perform highly advanced consultative services and technical assistance work for the Field Operations division of the Texas Department of Agriculture. Your work involves planning, developing, and implementing pesticide programs and providing consultative services and technical assistance to program staff, governmental agencies, community organizations, or the general public. You will monitor and ensure consistency across all inspections and ensure that inspectors are receiving adequate support to ensure inspections are being conducted according to all TDA policies and procedures. You will work under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist the Administrator for Field Operations and Regional management in evaluating and developing regional program policies, procedures, standards, and manuals; plan regional program activities in accordance with agency objectives and goals; and develop and implement effective techniques for evaluating programs.
Coordinate the collection, organization, analysis and preparation of materials in response to requests for inspection information and reports.
Provide high-level advice and counsel to the Administrator of Field Operations and Regional Directors by interpreting policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and standards related to the program.
Work with Regional Training specialists in identifying the need for new inspection processes, and providing guidance to staff in the development and integration of new methods of new inspection methods and procedures. Assists with the implementation of inspection procedures and the ongoing management of complex program initiatives.
Working with ACP, Communications and Enforcement staff to update/ develop training material, inspection manuals, creating training videos and presentations.
Plan, implement and conduct training quality assurance Statewide to all staff as needed to ensure Regional training is conducted according to all Department policies and procedures.
Staying abreast of State and National policies and regulations and ensuring that Division policies and procedures are updated to those standards.
Work with Administrative Services Safety Coordinator to ensure inspectors and Regional staff are provided adequate safety training and equipment for job duties.
Coordinates and implements risk and compliance activities for Regional Operations as it relates to inspections.
Follow all TDA policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION
Bachelor’s degree (One year of work experience related to the essential duties may substitute for one year of college).
Five (5) years of experience as a pesticide/regulatory inspector.
Work experience in consumer protection program, inspection procedures and enforcement of laws and regulations, to include performing TDA inspections and investigations.
Experience in training, teaching, or presenting information in a group setting.
Must reside within 150 miles of a TDA Office: Austin, Lubbock, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, San Juan, El Paso, Fort Worth, Waco, or Giddings.
Valid Texas driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws related to the program area; public administration and management techniques; statistical analysis processes; budget processes; research techniques; training and marketing techniques; and program management processes and techniques.
Skill in identifying measures or indicators of program performance; providing customer service excellence to both internal and external customers; and skill in the use of a computer and applicable software.
Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts; to devise solutions to problems; to market programs; to prepare reports; to develop, evaluate, and interpret policies and procedures; to communicate effectively; and to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS
Normal office work environment. May involve working outdoors and exposure to extremes in temperatures; extensive moving and remaining stationary; walking; standing; pulling and pushing; kneeling, stooping and bending; safely lifting and/or carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds; operating heavy equipment/machinery; safely handling hazardous and/or flammable materials; safely climbing up to 150 ft. heights and exposure to grain dust when inspecting grain warehouses; and exposure to dust. Involves safely operating a state vehicle and driving for long distances; working extended hours and some evenings and weekends, as needed; and daily and overnight travel (up to 60%).
H-1B Visa Sponsorship
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
BENEFITS
The State of Texas offers a variety of benefits for you and your family that are comprehensive and, on average, make up about one-third of total compensation. Benefits include:
ü Retirement Plan
ü Paid Group Health & Life Insurance for employees
ü Paid Holidays
ü Paid Vacation Leave
ü Paid Sick Leave
ü Longevity Pay
ü Dental
ü Vision
ü Dependent Optional Life Insurance
ü Voluntary AD&D Insurance
ü Dependent Health & Life Insurance
ü Health & Dependent care flexible spending accounts
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. A skills exercise may be conducted at the time of the interview.
Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls. If you submitted your application through the CAPPS Career Center, you may also check the status of your application by accessing your profile and selecting My Jobpage and selecting My Submissions.
A valid government-issued driver’s license, which is recognized by the Texas Department of Public Safety and in good standing, and an acceptable driving record are required. TDA will verify this information with the Texas Department of Public Safety. Applicants with a driver’s license not issued by the State of Texas should obtain and be prepared to provide a copy of their current driving record on or before their first day
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): TDA is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, military status, or protected activity. TDA provides accommodations for persons with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act. If you need help with the employment process or require other accommodations, please contact the Human Resources office for assistance at (512) 463-7423.
TDA participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Military and Former Foster Child Employment Preference: TDA complies with the provisions of the veterans and former foster child employment preference acts. Please contact our Human Resources-Veterans Liaison at (512) 463-7454 for assistance.
Go to https://texasskillstowork.com/, https://www.onetonline.org/, or http://www.careeronestop.org/ for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements, and skill sets.
Additional Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Code or Crosswalk information is available from the Texas State Auditor’s Office at MOS Program Management Codes.
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Title: Quality Management Systems, Lead
Company: Neotech
Location: Fremont, CA
