Pesticide Use Investigator - Northeast, MO

Job Location: This position will be domiciled in Adair, Knox, Macon, or Shelby counties. Applicants must live in one of the listed counties, or be willing to relocate (adjacent counties will be considered on a case-by-case basis)

Why You’ll Love This Position

The Pesticide Program regulates the sale and use of pesticides in Missouri. As a Pesticide Use Investigator, you would be responsible for managing an area of the state and inspecting licensed pesticide applicators and dealers, verifying pesticides sold in the state are registered, and performing inspections and complaint driven investigations to determine compliance with the Missouri Pesticide Use Act and the Missouri Pesticide Registration Act.

• Investigate public complaints for possible violations of state and federal pesticide laws.
• Collect written statements, physical and documentary evidence, and prepare detailed reports.
• Inspect pesticide applicators and dealers by reviewing use and sales records, storage areas and disposal practices for compliance with applicable statutes and standards.
• Inspect pesticide retail establishments for unregistered, cancelled, or restricted-use pesticides.
• Provide educational and regulatory information to the public and regulated community through various speaking engagements.
• Travel extensively in the performance of duties, including frequent overnight stays.
• Work outdoors and in adverse weather conditions.
• Required to obtain a public operator license after hire.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Six (6) or more years of professional or technical experience in plant science, horticulture, biology, or closely related field.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License
  
  

Post-secondary degree with emphasis in Agriculture, plant or soil sciences, horticulture or biology will count toward experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior regulatory experience
• Experience in pesticide use
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to multi-task
  
  

Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

• 3 weeks paid vacation AND 3 weeks paid sick leave
• 13 paid holidays per year
• Insurance: health (medical, dental, vision) and free life insurance
• Retirement: including up to a $75.00 per month match on savings plan
• Up to 6 weeks paid parental leave for birth or adoption
• And several additional resources including the SELF program (formerly EAP), discount websites, and healthy living incentives!
  
  

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

hr@mda.mo.gov