Structural Pest Control Inspector

Agency

Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services

Division

Agriculture Consumer Service

Job Classification Title

Structural Pest Control Inspector (S)

Position Number

60012071

Grade

NC09

About Us

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.

Description of Work

*** This is a readvertisement. All previous applicants DO NOT have to reapply to be considered. ***

Duty Station – Home-based

State-owned vehicle provided for work travel.

This position is within the Structural Pest Control and Pesticides Division.

This individual will enforce provisions of the North Carolina Structural Pest Control Act and Regulations, as well as the federal pesticide law. This position interacts directly with the structural pest control industry and helps to provide consumer protection in North Carolina concerning Structural Pest Control operations.

Duties include but are not limited to significant public contact in responding to consumer inquiries about the methods and quality of structural pest control applications, inspecting records, equipment, and facilities and treatments conducted by licensed structural pest control operators, certified applicators, and registered employees of licensees. Routine inspections of structural pesticide applications for the proper treatment of structures for wood destroying organisms, applications, and methods performed for household pest control and structural fumigation practices. Inspections are performed on written records, equipment, and pesticide storage. Investigate possible misuse of pesticides, environmental sampling, and emergency responses to pesticide incidents are also conducted. This position helps administer the structural pest control certification and licensing examinations perform training presentations as needed and conducts the registered technician training program.

Vehicle, laptop computer, internet, and cell phone are all provided for job-related work. This position requires the ability to perform strenuous activities such as crawling in confined spaces, stooping, bending, twisting, and climbing. The candidate needs to be able to see well with limited light and must be able to operate a motor vehicle for long periods of time during the day.

This is a field position with a home-based office.

Must reside in one of the following counties: Wake, Harnett, Johnston, Franklin, Granville, Durham, or Chatham.

**Please note the Department does not cover moving expenses. **

Must be able to pass a medical evaluation and respirator fit test within 3 months of employment.

Must possess and maintain a valid NC Driver’s license within 60 days of hire.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $39,671 - $45,500

• Knowledge of Structural Pest Control methods and materials, laws, regulations and policy.

• Experience in customer service and public contact

• Experience applying pesticides and interpreting pesticide labels.

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Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate's related education and experience.
 
Please follow the instructions to apply online. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application. Applicants seeking veteran's/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214, NGB 23A (RPAS), DD256 or NGB 22.
 
All Law Enforcement positions, aviation safety-sensitive positions, and positions requiring a Pilot's License or a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing. All positions requiring a Commercial Driver's License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV physicals. Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment. If a CDL is listed as a preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire, then the CDL will become a requirement for the position.  

* Note: When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position, or your application will be considered incomplete. *
 
Questions regarding this posting?  Contact 919-707-3201.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor's degree in pest management, entomology, horticulture, biology or a closely related life science from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Lori Lynnette Reed

Recruiter Email:

agr.workday@ncagr.gov