TDA - Region - Inspector - Structural Pest Control

Position: TDA - Region 2 - Inspector - Structural Pest Control (56952)
Job Description

INSPECTOR - STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL

(Pesticide Inspector)

Salary Information: $4,150.00/MO. - B14

State Classification: Inspector II - 1322

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Posting Number: 26-56952-1R

Location: Region 2 - Denton, Collin, or Hunt County

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online via CAPPS. Applicants applying in WIT must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions, go to CAPPS Recruit.

WHO ARE WE

The Texas Department of Agriculture's key objectives are to promote production agriculture, consumer protection, economic development and healthy living. As a Structural Pest Control Inspector your responsibilities may include but are not limited:

- inspecting commercial legal for trade scales at businesses such as grocery stores, pawn shops, shipping companies and propane distribution locations, etc.;

- conduct random and standard package inspections to ensure correct measurement of packaged goods;

- inspecting nursery plants, trees and shrubs for disease and insects;

- inspecting and grade eggs in grocery and convenience stores;

- monitor compliance with the Handling and Marketing of Perishable Commodities Law;

- obtaining samples of agricultural and vegetable seeds and enforce seed laws and regulations;

- monitoring and enforce quarantines that may include the sweet potato weevil, fire ant, Japanese beetle, citrus greening, and spongy moth. etc.;

- inspecting nursery stock and agricultural commodities leaving the state and issue state and or federal phytosanitary certificates;

- inspecting agricultural crops for purity, insect, disease, fungus, etc. for seed certification;

- inspecting growers and/or organic handlers for organic certification;

- conducting price verification inspections to ensure correct pricing at point of sale utilizing products scanned barcode;

- inspect public grain warehouse businesses, including but not limited to measuring grain, auditing records and platting/charting warehouses and storage structures;

- conducting complaint-based, risk-based inspections for consumer protection programs, as required;

- conducting re-inspection on non-compliant entities or business establishments;

- issue stop-sales, notices of seizure, findings reports and rejection notices; and

- collecting and remit fees to include licensing and late fees.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Structural Pest Control (SPC) Inspector, you will perform moderately complex regulatory inspection work for the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) to contribute to the enforcement of structural pest control and agricultural laws and regulations for consumer protection in the State of Texas. You will assist in completing case preparations and may testify at hearings on violations of agriculture or structural pest control laws and regulations.

You will work under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

This is an entry-level position with increasing responsibilities as training progresses. Newly hired inspectors are required to complete trainings on different types of inspections which will assist them in learning regulations, operating procedures, and other job responsibilities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform entry-level SPC Pesticide inspections on pesticide dealers and applicators and complete accurate and detailed reports to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.

Respond to and investigate pesticide complaints involving allegations of noncompliance and complete case investigation reports with data integrity and properly gather and document data and records of violations to include interviewing witnesses and collecting and submitting samples.

Audit sales records, issue Stop Sales, notice of seizures, rejection notices, and collect and remit licensing and late fees for violations.

Complete travel vouchers and mileage reports; complete various weekly and end-of-month reports.

Coordinate and ensure that the Regional Director and Regional Manager are kept informed of all issues related to the inspections.

Represent the agency in a positive manner when dealing with constituents.

Train on and become proficient in the use of Performing Inspections, Enforcement and Recruitment (PIER), Bringing Resource Integration and Data Together for Greater Efficiency (BRIDGE) and business intelligence reports.

Follow all TDA policies and procedures.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION (To be considered for the position, applicants must submit a State of Texas Application through CAPPS or WIT - experience listed on the application and/or resume must state how each of the following qualifications are met).

Bachelor's degree (a high school diploma and two years full-time work experience related to the essential duties may substitute for a degree).

This position must reside in Denton, Collin, or Hunt County or within a 5-mile radius of the county line or assigned work area.

Valid Texas driver's license and an acceptable…