Pesticide Control Specialist Trainee 2, SG-NS: A bachelors degree in agriculture, agronomy, agricultural science, animal science, aquatic biology, biochemistry, biology, botany, chemistry, ecology, ecosystem management, engineering, engineering technology, entomology, environmental biology, environmental education, environmental education and interpretation, environmental health, environmental science, environmental studies, environmental toxicology, forest biology, forest science, forestry, geochemistry, geology, horticulture, marine biology, marine science, microbiology, natural resources, natural science, physical science, plant pathology, urban forestry, wildlife biology or zoology and one year* of experience as a certified private or commercial pesticide applicator, with responsibility for reading and comprehending pesticide label requirements; mixing, loading, handling, and applying pesticides; selecting and recommending use of specific pesticides, calibrating pesticide application equipment, storing, and disposing of pesticides and pesticide containers; maintaining pesticide use records; and complying with all State and federal pesticide regulations. Pesticide Control Specialist 1, SG- 18: A bachelors degree in agriculture, agronomy, agricultural science, animal science, aquatic biology, biochemistry, biology, botany, chemistry, ecology, ecosystem management, engineering, engineering technology, entomology, environmental biology, environmental education, environmental education and interpretation, environmental health, environmental science, environmental studies, environmental toxicology, forest biology, forest science, forestry, geochemistry, geology, horticulture, marine biology, marine science, microbiology, natural resources, natural science, physical science, plant pathology, urban forestry, wildlife biology or zoology and two years* of experience as a certified private or commercial pesticide applicator, with responsibility for reading and comprehending pesticide label requirements; mixing, loading, handling, and applying pesticides; selecting and recommending use of specific pesticides, calibrating pesticide application equipment, storing, and disposing of pesticides and pesticide containers; maintaining pesticide use records; and complying with all State and federal pesticide regulations.