Statewide Pesticide Safety Education Lead

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia's Department of Entomology seeks a full-time Public Service Assistant/Associate (non-tenure-track, 12-month) to direct the Pesticide Use and Safety Program (PUSP) for Georgia. The role directs education and outreach, assuring worker protection standards and pesticide safety training statewide.

The position combines program development, outreach to county agents and staff, grant support, and coordination of statewide training initiatives with strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• MS in entomology or a related life-science field, or agricultural education/communication.
• PhD strongly preferred in entomology or related life-science field.
• 1–2 years of experience overseeing similar programs is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the state Pesticide Safety Educational Program (PSEP) coordinator, which may include involvement in grant support of the educational and service mission of the Department.
• Develop, deliver, and oversee pesticide education and safety training.
• Serve as departmental liaison to provide college‑wide pesticide safety training for graduate research assistants and staff in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
• Develop, deliver, and oversee Worker Protection Standards Training.
• Work with county agents and specialists to develop worker protection training modules and videos.
• Travel independently across the state as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interdisciplinary background

Education

Master's degree in entomology or life sciences

PhD preferred

Job description

The University of Georgia's Department of Entomology seeks a full-time Public Service Assistant/Associate (non-tenure-track, 12-month) to direct the Pesticide Use and Safety Program (PUSP) for Georgia. The role directs education and outreach, assuring worker protection standards and pesticide safety training statewide.

The position combines program development, outreach to county agents and staff, grant support, and coordination of statewide training initiatives with strong emphasis on