Hurricane Helene Pesticide Disposal / Ag Program Specialist II (Temporary - Western NC)

Office of State Human Resources

Temporary Solutions

Agricultural Program Specialist II (S)

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This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit www.shpnc.org.

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Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position. All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time. 

Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job.  OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs.  Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state.

This temporary position is with NC Ag - Structural Pest Control / Pesticides, located at 121 4400 Reedy Creek Road, Raleigh NC, Wake County 27607. 

Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $33.15 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application). 

Details of the Position:

The primary purpose of this position is to serve in a field position as a Pesticide Disposal Specialist in western North Carolina as part of the Pesticide Disposal Assistance Program. The duties include working with a broad range of the regulated and non-regulated community, consisting of agricultural commodity producers, commercial and private applicators, and members of the general public to safely collect unwanted pesticide products for proper disposal.

This position is established with federal funds from the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services subaward of the grant NC (Dept of Environmental Quality (DEQ) received from the US EPA for Hurricane Helene related Hazardous and Solid Waste Management. This is a temporary position not to extend past September 30, 2030.

** This is a fully Remote field position with a Sporadic work schedule. Hours can vary from part-time to full-time depending on the tasks required. **

The selected Specialist for this role will:

* Assist other field staff and the public with understanding safe handling and responsible disposal of pesticide waste
* Work with the program manager to schedule and attend collection events throughout the western part of the State and respond to citizen inquiries regarding pesticide disposal
* May include site audits and assessments, and contractor coordination
* Assist with the compilation of reports and presentations to the Division Director, or other governmental agencies for decisions regarding the use and management of pesticide risks associated with their storage and disposal
* Provide weekly activity highlight reports to the supervisor outlining tasks worked on or completed each week
* Live and work in one of the 39 Western North Carolina counties state that was federally designated as impacted by Hurricane Helene (counties impacted by Hurricane Helene, https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4827/designated-areas)
* Must pass an employment physical to confirm the ability to wear a respirator within 1 year from the date of hire
* Possess and maintain a valid North Carolina driver’s license within 120 days from hire

Janice Scott Kearney

JANICE.KEARNEY@NC.GOV