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State of Colorado CDA-Private Pesticide Applicator Enforcement and Compliance Specialist in Broomfield County, Colorado
CDA-Private Pesticide Applicator Enforcement and Compliance Specialist
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CDA-Private Pesticide Applicator Enforcement and Compliance Specialist
Salary
$70,140.00 - $84,168.00 Annually
Location
Broomfield County, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
BAA-00156-09202024
Department
Department of Agriculture
Division
Plant Industry Division
Opening Date
09/23/2024
Closing Date
10/2/2024 4:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
305 Interlocken Parkway, Broomfield CO 80021
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Contact Nicholas Kaiser at (720)653-4267 or nicholas.kaiser@state.co.us
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
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Department Information
Who we are:
Agriculture is a part of all our lives. When you eat, put on clothes, or care for an animal--your life is touched by agriculture. Colorado's food and agriculture industry generated $47 billion of economic activity in 2019 and supports nearly 5% of the state's workforce. CDA is proud to be a part of such an important industry.
Mission:
The CDA's mission is to strengthen and advance Colorado's agriculture; promote a safe and high-quality food supply; protect consumers; and foster responsible stewardship of the environment.
Core Values: Partnership, Service, Professionalism, Proactivity, and Respect
CDA Wildly Important Goals:
To accomplish our mission, CDA focuses on four “wildly important goals:”
Goal 1: Advancing Local Food Access
Goal 2: Expanding Water-Resilient Agriculture
Goal 3: Supporting the Next Generation in Agriculture
Goal 4: Advancing Animal Health and Welfare
We use these goals to focus and align the daily work of our staff in support of Colorado farmers and ranchers. Learn more about our Department and our wildly important goals in our performance plan on our website (https://ag.colorado.gov/home/about-us) .
What you get from us:
In addition to a great work location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan (https://www.copera.org/) plus optional 401(k) and 457 plans (www.copera.org)
Medical and dental health plans (https://stateofcoloradobenefits.com/)
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account ($60 per month)
Paid life insurance, plus additional optional life insurance options
Paid Short Term Disability and optional Long Term Disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave accruals
BenefitHub (https://stateofcolorado.benefithub.com/app/multiproduct) state employee discount program
Employee Wellness program State of Health
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, remote work opportunities, free parking, professional development and more!
To learn about the total compensation package for State government employment visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/totalcompensation
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
Learn more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion by visiting our EDI Homepage: https://dpa.colorado.gov/about-us/edi .
Description of Job
Organizational Purpose
This work unit exists to enforce the Pesticide Act and the Pesticide Applicator’s Act. The statutes enforced deal with human health protection, consumer protection and environmental protection concerning the distribution and the application of pesticides.
Major Objectives of the Positions
This position exists to act as lead for the pesticide program's compliance assistance and enforcement activities and state-wide authority on the Private Pesticide Applicator Program. These activities are associated with pesticide enforcement activities in marijuana facilities, the commercial pesticide applicator program, private pesticide applicator program and the pesticide product registration program. This position acts as a subject matter expert for the pesticide programs compliance and enforcement activities and directs the field staff in the related activities such as investigations and inspections. Position compiles and analyzes evidence gathered during inspections or investigations of alleged misapplication of pesticides, determining the need for additional investigation and potential related violations. Position develops recommendations for appropriate actions, including Cease and Desist Orders, civil penalties and up to license revocation. Position prepares necessary documents or correspondence related to such action, conferring with legal counsel as necessary and testifying in administrative, civil and criminal proceedings. Interviews witnesses, reviews data, and gathers any pertinent evidence for reporting purposes. Position will travel overnight including up to one or more consecutive weeks at a time approximately 5-10% of the work year.
Work includes but is not limited to the following:
Review, summarize and compile evidence gathered during investigations of alleged misapplication of pesticides, or other section investigations.
Develop recommendations for appropriate action and prepare related documents or correspondence.
Testify in administrative, civil, and criminal proceedings.
Analyze enforcement actions and prepared relevant reports.
Track and monitor all investigations, enforcement actions, and compliance assistance activities.
Advise, guide, instruct, train field and enforcement staff as needed in investigation techniques, enforcement and compliance assistance, Investigation compilations, creation and issuance of enforcement actions and assuring that each activity performed meets existing quality management and safety.
Investigate, or lead investigations, of alleged misapplications of pesticides or other pesticide section related complaints by interviewing witnesses or other parties.
Act as the technical specialist for the pesticide enforcement cases and inspections resulting in violations regarding the interpretation, implementation, and enforcement of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Worker Protection Standard (WPS) as it applies to private applicators including the marijuana industry. Leads activities of field and office staff regarding WPS by assigning and monitoring duties, giving directions, instructions and advice in routine inspections and investigations.
Tracks and monitors investigations, enforcement actions, and compliance assistance activities related to enforcement actions.
Using data from a variety of sources, analyze enforcement actions and related data and prepare relevant reports to be used to set priorities, objectives and goals, and establish policies and to present the results of enforcement activities to the Pesticide Advisory Committee, senior staff and the public upon request.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Must be a Colorado resident at the time of application.
Position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with some work from home options.
This posting may be used to fill more than one vacancy.
This position is advertised in line with the Governor’s executive order (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sQLdihrVs9LaAfsxHW-xxITY8EKvNvCg/view) focused on skills-based hiring practices that focuses on the knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to the job and aligns the hiring process accordingly. Skills-based hiring reduces potential barriers for applicants and allows for reduced bias in the hiring process by providing a direct description of skills that are unique to the duties assigned to the position with a recognition that the applicant may have developed these skills through education, training, or past experiences.
Salary Range:
$2,697.69 - $3,237.23 Biweekly
$70,140.00 - $84,168.00 Annually
Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
Minimum Requirements:
Proven Skills and Abilities:
- Seven (7) years of professional experience in any regulatory capacity and/or professional pesticide use.
Education and Experience:
- A combination of years of professional experience in any regulatory capacity and/or professional pesticide use and education from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in a field of study related to plants or pest management (biology, botany, horticulture, agronomy, entomology, etc.), natural resources, paralegal studies or other closely related field of study
Preferred Qualifications:
Completion of a certificate program of paralegal studies.
Experience in any regulatory capacity, professional pesticide use, and/or paralegal work..
Conditions of Employment:
Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License with the ability to independently travel.
Ability to travel overnight and weekday overnight including up to one week at a time approximately less than 5-10% of the work year.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Required Competencies:
Clear knowledge and experience with plant and pest management.
Knowledge of Colorado Pesticide Act. Knowledge of Worker Protection Standards.
Knowledge of investigatory procedures, reporting and documentation.
Ability to identify deficiencies in investigations.
Knowledge of pesticide regulatory processes.
Knowledge of chemistry/biology/agriculture.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Project management skills: ability to multitask, problem-solve, prioritize, create systems and processes, and collaborate with and engage others.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple priorities, and able to react and adjust quickly to changing conditions.
Detail oriented.
Excellent communication skills; able to communicate effectively and articulately in writing including technical writing.
Work well under pressure.
Strong relationship management skills and excellent representation of the department in interactions.
Ability work effectively and efficiently with diverse groups of people
A proven track record for developing and maintaining trusted relationships with stakeholders and industry experts.
Excellent negotiation and consensus building skills.
Proactive approaches to problem-solving and with strong decision-making capability.
Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently.
Important Information:
Part of, or the entire selection process for this position will involve a review of the information you submit in your application materials. Therefore, it is paramount that in the experience portion of your application, you describe the extent that you possess the education, experience and competencies outlined in the job announcement as well as the special and/or preferred qualifications. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions may prevent you from competing in subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants.
Please submit the following:
Online application (completed fully) describing how you meet the minimum qualifications
OR If you are not able to submit an online application, a paper application is available at this link: PDF State Paper Application (https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/sites/default/files/Colorado%20Paper%20Application%20%28February%202020%29.pdf) . Paper applications must be received (either by US mail or email to mary.hunt@state.co.us by the closing date and time of the application period listed on this announcement.
DD214 (if applicable)
Unofficial copy of transcripts (if applicable)
Factors that will be assessed:
Technical Competence – Technical experience as it relates to the duties outlined in this job announcement.
Depth and Breadth of Experience – Experience that covers multiple areas outlined in this job announcement. Experience should be varied and not one dimensional and demonstrate a wide range of community involvement.
Job Fit – Experience will be evaluated to determine how well your past experience aligns with and meets the business needs of this position. Current experience is preferred.
Appeal Rights:
An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.
As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.
Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department’s action.
For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules .
Supplemental Information
Important Information: Part of, or the entire exam for this position will involve a review of the information you submit in your application material. Applications are considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore, additional information may not be solicited or accepted after your application has been received. Therefore, it is very important that you clearly describe all of your relevant experience on the application itself . Applications left blank or marked "SEE RESUME" will not be considered.
All applications that are received by the closing date of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement by a Human Resources Specialist. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may proceed to the next step. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
ADAAA Accommodations:Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact by phone or email at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.
The Department of Agriculture is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Mary Hunt, atmary.hunt@state.co.usor call 303-869-9006.
Toll Free Applicant Technical Support: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second, close the document before you attempt upload (attach) it.
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
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Describe the benefit of recording investigative interviews
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What evidence would you consider to be the best evidence in a case alleging a commercial applicator treated the wrong property and why
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Describe your leadership style. Where it comes from, and why it would be beneficial in a regulatory program?
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Are you a current or former state employee?
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If yes to the previous question than what is your Employee ID number?
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