CDA-Pesticide Enforcement Specialist; Compliance Specialist II

Pesticide Enforcement Position

This work unit exists to enforce the Pesticide Applicator's Act (PAA), C.R.S.  and the associated Rules and Regulations Pertaining to the Administration and Enforcement of the PAA 8 CCR 1203-2. The statute enforced deals with human health protection, consumer protection and environmental protection concerning the application of pesticides

This position is an entry level Pesticide Enforcement position that performs necessary investigation analysis, field work and other assigned duties for compliance with regulations established under the CDA pesticide programs. When fully trained the position will review, evaluate, and obtain evidence that is presented as proof of a violation from CDA field services staff for the purposes of issuing a Violation Notice or Cease and Desist Order.

The position will evaluate evidence that has been collected from other field staff during an investigation and will compile, analyze, and determine if violations exist and are probable. The position will work to analyze complaints, evaluate evidence, prepare documents recommending administrative actions, including Cease and Desist Orders, Stipulated Agreements, Civil Penalties and other enforcement actions that may be necessary based on the severity of the violative actions.

The position will perform pesticide enforcement follow-up inspections to verify compliance has been achieved after the issuance of an enforcement action; conduct various office, field and WPS inspections on pesticide applicators as needed and assist the Supervisor and Work Lead in the identification and production of documents pursuant to the Colorado Open Records Act as time permits.

Conduct all types of pesticide applicator inspections (routine office, field, WPS, private applicator recordkeeping, etc.) that may initiate enforcement actions.

Conduct all types of pesticide misuse investigations

Salary: HOURLY $24.69 - $29.63 ANNUALLY $51,360.00 - $61,632.00

Minimum Qualification:

Proven Experience, Knowledge,

Skills:

• Five (5) years of experience in any regulatory capacity, paralegal and/or professional pesticide use.

OR

Education and Experience:

• A combination of education in a field of study related to plants or pest management such as: horticulture, biology, botany, or other related natural science field and experience in any regulatory capacity, paralegal and/or professional pesticide use.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with the State of Colorado.
• Experience with pesticide regulation

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be a resident of the state of Colorado at the time of application.
• Must have and maintain a valid CO Driver's License.

Required Competencies (Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

):

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and public speaking skills.
• 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 and orally with diverse communities in all corners of the state.
• Work well under pressure.
• Strong relationship management skills and excellent representation of the department in community interactions.
• 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.
• Knowledge of Pesticide Application
• Knowledge plant/pest management
• Problem solving – Investigation