Title: Registered Technician Specialist #01426
State Role Title: Admin and Office Spec III
Hiring Range: $35,012 - $57,034
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Virginia Department of Agriculture
Location: VDACS CENTRAL HEADQUARTERS
Agency Website: https://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Consumer Protection, is seeking a Registered Technician Specialist for the Office Of Pesticide Services. This position administers the certification Of entry-level pesticide applicators to ensure that pesticide applicators certified by the Commonwealth of Virginia have the necessary training, experience, knowledge, and skills to control pests in a safe and effective manner. The primary responsibilities include receiving, reviewing for completeness, and processing applications for the certification and recertification of Registered Technicians. Additional responsibilities include administering examinations, grading, keying grades, safeguarding pesticide certification exams, and issuing certificates to qualified individuals; and ensuring daily scanning, routing, and indexing of documents into an electronic document management System for applicator and business records. This position involves considerable interactions with prospective and certified applicators in Virginia's pesticide industries and the public to communicate program services and regulatory requirements. Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth's telework policy.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of standard office procedures and administrative support practices. Proficiency using MS Office Suite and the ability to learn new software and database systems. Ability to learn, apply, and explain program requirements, policies, and procedures; review and process applications accurately; organize and prioritize work; prepare routine correspondence and reports; maintain accurate records; work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume office environment; and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with coworkers, customers, and the public while providing excellent customer service. Ability to present a professional and positive image to the public in person, by telephone, and through written communication. H.S. Diploma/GED required.
Additional Considerations
Experience providing administrative or clerical support. Experience in using databases or electronic document management systems. Previous work experience with a regulatory agency or direct experience with pesticide laws and regulations is also considered. An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that before we can legally employ an individual, we must verify both the identity and employment authorization of the individual. VDACS uses Form I-9 to satisfy this requirement. Form I-9, instructions, and the List of Acceptable Documents can be found at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9. VDACS does not offer sponsorship for employment purposes; therefore, the selected candidate will need to be able to provide acceptable documents in accordance with Form I-9 (use link above for more details). Additionally, VDACS participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional assistance with this requirement, please contact hr.vdacs@vdacs.virginia.gov.
Final candidate must successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check.
If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: 804.371.8066
Email: hr.vdacs@vdacs.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.