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Title: Certification Specialist - Commercial #01330 State Role Title: Admin and Office Spec III Hiring Range: $31,886 - $51,000 annually. Excellent State Benefits. Pay Band: 3 Agency: Agriculture & Consumer Svcs Location: Dept of Agri & Cons Services Agency Website: https://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/ Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties Certification Specialist – Commercial #01330 - Richmond (Administrative and Office Specialist III, Pay Band 3) The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking an Administrative and Office Specialist for the Office of Pesticide Services in the Division of Consumer Protection. This position administers the certification process to ensure that pesticide applicators have the necessary training, experience, knowledge, and skills to control pests in a safe and effective manner. Duties include receiving, reviewing, and processing applications for the certification and recertification of Commercial Pesticide Applicators; administering, grading, and safeguarding pesticide certification exams; issuing certificates to qualified individuals; and ensuring daily scanning of documents into an electronic document management system for applicator and business records. This position involves considerable interactions with prospective and certified applicators in Virginia's pesticide industries and the general public to communicate program services and regulatory requirements. Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth’s telework policy. Minimum Qualifications Considerable knowledge of basic office procedures, including electronic document management in addition to knowledge of certification, registration and licensing practices and processes as related to a scientific field, preferably with pesticides. Proficiency using computers and standard business applications to include MS Office Suite with additional competencies using complex database applications. Demonstrated ability to interpret and explain requirements of regulations; to plan, organize and adjust work priorities without close supervision; to draft and develop correspondence and reports; to make sound decisions and work independently; to work in a fast-paced, high volume office environment; and to communicate effectively (both oral/written) with co-workers, the public and clients using exceptional customer service to include experience developing reports and correspondence. The ability to present a positive image to the public is required both by telephone and in person. Experience within a regulatory agency or direct experience with laws and regulations and interpreting and explaining regulatory requirements to the public and regulated industry. HS Diploma/GED required. Additional Considerations A combination of related education, training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills and abilities or technical expertise to include knowledge of chemistry, biology, environmental science, or related subjects. Knowledge of pesticide laws and standards in addition to regulations pertaining to the registration of pesticide products, licensing of pesticide businesses, and pesticide fees. Knowledge the Virginia Pesticide Control Act, Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and associated state and federal regulations helpful. Experience using an Oracle or .net database system. Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. The final candidate must successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check. If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 Layoff, and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment. And/or In accordance with the Code of Virginia, incumbents of this position are required to complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interests form upon hire and annually thereafter. If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 Layoff, and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment. Contact Information Name: Michelle Strachan Phone: 804-786-1566 Email: hr.vdacs@vdacs.virginia.gov In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.