For Provisional Appointment:
One year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Pesticide Control Specialist 2.
For Permanent Appointment:
Reassignment - Currently in the title and an employee of DEC.
or
Reinstatement Eligible - Previously held the title on a permanent competitive basis.
For Non-Competitive Promotion:
If there are no more than three individuals interested from among the interested qualified applicants, it may be possible to make a permanent appointment via non-competitive promotion.

Duties Description:
Reporting to the Bureau Director, the incumbent will oversee the implementation of the enforcement and compliance program in the Bureau of Pesticides Management. Specific duties will include supervising the Pesticide Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Section staff; interpreting pesticide laws and regulations; assigning projects to staff and overseeing the completion of projects; overseeing the education, outreach, and technical assistance efforts for the section; managing statewide enforcement activities; overseeing the statewide aquatic pesticide program; developing and managing the Section work plans, assignments, initiatives, and administrative procedures to ensure goals are met; developing regulations, policies, and guidance pertaining to pesticides; representing the Bureau of Pesticides Management at statewide and large training events; overseeing the upkeep of the pesticide inspection and aquatic databases; overseeing the USEPA workplan, reporting, and cooperative agreement process; responding to inquiries and correspondence from the public, division and DEC management; and coordinating laboratory services for the Bureau of Pesticides Management.
Essential Functions:
Preparing rulemaking packages including the collection of technical information to support and advance rulemakings and program implementation. Effectively preparing and communicating orally and in writing. Interacting professionally with department staff, the general public, regulated community, and other state agencies. Effectively reviewing and editing documents and maintaining records. Conducting outreach to the public. Conducting staff training. Preparing guidance. Overseeing the Bureau of Pesticides Management’s USEPA work plan and grant. Use of databases.