Plant Industries Division Pesticide Control Program

Administrative Support Assistant

This is an administrative position in the Pesticide Program. This position will serve as the main contact for incoming calls and email inquiries to the program. A high degree of knowledge of the Missouri Pesticide Use Act will be required. This position will work closely with the Lead Admin Support Assistant with supervision provided by the Certification Program Coordinator and Program Manager.

Location: Jefferson City, MO

Salary: $34,482.48 Annually (plus full state benefit package)

What You'll Do:

• Answer incoming calls to the Pesticide Program.
• Respond to general email inquiries in a timely fashion.
• Process license terminations, cancellations, nonresident agent forms and work with other states on pesticide applicator reciprocity.
• Communicate with insurance companies and process commercial applicator liability insurance certificates.
• Provide first review on all pesticide license applications ensuring they contain all required elements before forwarding to Certification Coordinator for second review.
• Complete transmittal of license fees and print licenses daily for mailing.
• Maintain MOPlants database.
• Provide support to the Lead Administrative Support Assistant, Field Staff, Program Specialists, Program Coordinators, and Program Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED equivalent AND one (1) year of relevant clerical or administrative experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power point) and necessary web-based databases and sites.
• Ability to develop a working knowledge of state statutes and rules applicable to the Pesticide Use Act.

For questions regarding this position, contact: hr@mda.mo.gov

The Missouri Dept. of Agriculture is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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