Plant Industries Division-Pesticide Control Program

Pesticide Use Investigator

The Pesticide Program regulates the sale and use of pesticides in Missouri. As a Pesticide Use Investigator, you would be responsible for managing an area of the state and inspecting licensed pesticide applicators and dealers, verifying pesticides sold in the state are registered, and performing inspections and complaint driven investigations to determine compliance with the Missouri Pesticide Use Act and the Missouri Pesticide Registration Act.

SALARY: $47,869.44 annually

Location: Central Missouri

This position will be domiciled in Cole, Boone or Callaway county. Applicants must live in one of the listed counties or be willing to relocate.

What you’ll be doing:

• Investigate public complaints for possible violations of state and federal pesticide laws.
• Collect written statements, physical and documentary evidence, and prepare and submit detailed reports.
• Inspect pesticide applicators and dealers by reviewing use and sales records, storage areas and disposal practices for compliance with applicable statutes and standards.
• Inspect pesticide retail establishments for unregistered, cancelled or restricted-use pesticides.
• Provide educational and regulatory information to the public and regulated community through various speaking engagements.
• Ability to travel extensively in the performance of duties, including frequent overnight stays.
• Ability to work outdoors and in adverse weather conditions.
• Proficient use of word, data and email processing.
• Would be required to obtain a public operator license after hire.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

One year of experience in one or more of the areas described below AND graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in agriculture, plant or soil sciences, horticulture, or biology.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional or technical experience in the pesticide industry which affords a knowledge of proper pesticide application, restriction and usage.
• Prior regulatory experience preferred.

Please contact hr@mda.mo.gov with any questions.

The Missouri Department of Agriculture is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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