Title: Recertification Support Specialist #00982

State Role Title: Admin and Office Spec III

Hiring Range: $32,843 - $53,500 annually

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Virginia Department of Agriculture

Location: VDACS CENTRAL HEADQUARTERS

Agency Website: 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 Recertification Support Specialist for the Office of Pesticide Services. This position administers the recertification of certified pesticide applicators and maintains the private applicator certification program to ensure that private 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. Duties include receiving, reviewing, and processing applications for the recertification and renewal of pesticide applicator certificates; processing private applicator applications; administering, grading, and safeguarding pesticide certification exams; issuing certificates to qualified individuals; and ensuring daily scanning of documents into an electronic document management system for applicators. 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

Considerable knowledge of basic office procedures, including electronic document management in addition to knowledge of certification, registration and licensing practices and processes. Proficiency using computers and standard business applications to include Office Suite applications with additional competencies using complex database applications. Demonstrated ability to interpret and explain requirements of regulations; to plan, organize and adjust work priorities without close supervision; to draft and develop correspondence and reports; to make sound decisions and work independently; to work in a fast-paced, high volume office environment; and to communicate effectively (both oral/written) with co-workers, the public and clients using exceptional customer service to include experience developing reports and correspondence. The ability to present a positive image to the public is required both by telephone and in person. Experience within a regulatory agency or direct experience with laws and regulations and interpreting and explaining regulatory requirements to the public and regulated industry. HS Diploma or equivalent required.

Additional Considerations

A combination of related education, training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills, and abilities to include working knowledge of the Pesticide Control Act and the regulations related to the pesticide certification, registration, and licensing program. Experience using an Oracle database.

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.

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: N/A

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.