Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of

TitlePesticide Control Specialist 2

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade21

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $75850 to $96173 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Provisional

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Warren

Street Address 232 Golf Course Road

City Warrensburg

StateNY

Zip Code12885

Job Specifics

Duties Description The incumbent will be responsible for handling complex investigations and technical tasks; training, mentoring and supervising subordinate staff; assigning cases to PCS1s; overseeing and reviewing PCS1’s investigations; performing complex interpretations of state and federal pesticide laws and regulations; investigating non-routine complaints and violations; supervising detailed field investigations of pesticide-related accidents and other accidental exposures; providing expert witness testimony in compliance or enforcement matters; coordinating reviews and cooperation with staff in other Department programs or other agencies to address multi-program compliance issues; and processing enforcement case referrals to legal staff; representing the Department in meetings regarding regional or local pesticide issues; representing the Department in emergency response activities associated with the outbreak of insect-borne disease; coordinating the Regional program’s emergency response efforts to minimize potential hazards to human health and the environment; implementing the Regional aquatic permit programs and issuing purchase permits; participating in and/or overseeing administration of pesticide certification examinations and recertification or upgrade reviews; providing technical assistance and program related information upon request; promoting, providing and supervising education, outreach and compliance assistance regarding federal and New York State pesticide laws, rules, regulations and policies; and performing specialized pest management related tasks and/or projects, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications For Provisional Appointment:

One year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Pesticide Control Specialist 1.

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 or held a title as indicated under the transfer eligible section on a permanent competitive basis.

or

Transfer Eligible - One year of permanent competitive service at Salary Grade 19 or higher and eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility Office’s GOT-IT website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/index.cfm.

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.

Additional Comments Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.
Use of personal protection equipment, including a respirator, will be required.
Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain.
Must be able to work in remote areas.
Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions.
Travel may be required.
Overtime may be required.
Overnight travel may be required.
Weekends and holidays may be required.
Must be available for emergency response.
Must be available to respond to after-hours emergencies.
Must successfully complete (or have completed) the 40-hour OSHA 1910.120 training course and all other required training.
Must complete an annual Health and Safety Program including medical monitoring, fit testing, and 40 (or 8) hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.
Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.
Telecommuting may be available, will be discussed at interview.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

DEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Scott Mathews

Telephone 518-402-9273

Fax 518-402-9038

Email Address PostingResponses@dec.ny.gov

Address

Street 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12233

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease email or mail your resume to the above. Be sure to include Vacancy #25-176728 on your resume or it may not be accepted.