Pest Control Compliance Inspector

State-of-Nevad; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA), Division of Plant Health and Compliance, seeks to fill one Agriculturist 2 position in the Las Vegas office. You will inspect pest control applicators, correct non-compliance, investigate complaints, and assist with licensing programs under supervision.

Two+ years of relevant experience and a high school diploma or equivalent are required. Duties include enforcing laws, preparing reports, and educating the public on regulations and pest control

Qualifications

• Two or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical inspection and enforcement duties related to agricultural programs in a limited capacity.
• Examine pesticide labels for methods, rates of application, and dilution rates.
• Collect and package samples for laboratory analysis, investigate complaints, and issue notices of violations.
• Review forms and reports, statistical data, and determine inspection quotas.
• Prepare inspection reports.
• Inspect retail outlets, wholesalers, and agricultural facilities.
• Enforce federal and State laws and regulations related to mixing, use, disposal, sale, and distribution of pesticides by licensed and certified applicators, public applicators, retail outlets or user locations.
• Perform a broad range of duties relating to the agricultural programs’ inspection and enforcement.
• Prepare informational and regulatory bulletins.
• Evaluate pest control firms, process applications, issue licenses, and review reports.
• Investigate complaints related to pest control.
• Administer licensing programs for commercial pest control firms, operators, and restricted-use certification.
• Provide education on various agricultural topics and regulations including but not limited to pest control.
• Maintain data, prepare reports, monitor budgets to assist in the administration of contracts, grants, and purchasing and budget preparation.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Federal and State pesticide programs

Pest control inspection procedures

Pest control investigation procedures

Licensing and certification knowledge

Pesticide labeling and use

Wood-destroying pests knowledge

Pest control enforcement procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA), Division of Plant Health and Compliance, seeks to fill one Agriculturist 2 position in the Las Vegas office. You will inspect pest control applicators, correct non-compliance, investigate complaints, and assist with licensing programs under supervision.

Two+ years of relevant experience and a high school diploma or equivalent are required. Duties include enforcing laws, preparing reports, and educating the public on regulations and pest control