Bilingual Waste Pesticide Disposal Coordinator - Environmental Specialist 5 - Internal

Description AGRICULTURE - A Cornerstone of Washington's Economy The Washington State Department of Agriculture has been serving the state for more than 100 years. Through service, regulation, and advocacy, we keep agriculture viable and vital in Washington State, while protecting consumers, public health, and the environment. We work extensively with farmers and ranchers, but our responsibilities – from ensuring food safety to environmental protection – touch the lives of millions of people locally, nationally, and abroad. The agency includes 780 employees approximately and grows close to 1,000 employees at the peak of seasonal work. To learn more and view additional openings, please visit our Employment Page. The Agricultural Environmental Services Division within the Department of Agriculture protects the public interest, health, and welfare of the people of the state of Washington by providing cost efficient and effective services for the regulation of pesticides and fertilizers, supporting scientific analysis that addresses concerns to public health and the environment from agricultural activities, and protecting public health through scientific and regulatory support of the cannabis and dairy industries. The Technical Services and Education Program (TSEP) provides a wide array of pesticide safety training to the agricultural sector throughout Washington State. We work together with partners to deliver these trainings which include Pesticide Handler Training, Private Applicator Pre-license Training, Worker Protection Standard Train the Trainer, Respirator Train the Trainer, Sprayer Application Equipment Best Management Practices, On-farm Sprayer Calibration Technical Assistance as well as speaking on pesticide safety related topics at many recertification events. The TSEP program also collects pesticides that are no longer useful and Industry in maintaining a safe work environment for themselves and the community. The Opportunity The Bilingual Waste Pesticide Disposal Coordinator serves as a senior environmental section specialist that works independently, requiring in-depth knowledge and provides advanced scientific and technical consultation to agency staff, and local and federal agencies on environmental impacts of various activities including the collection and proper disposal of waste pesticides from private and public entities. This position builds partnerships with communities, businesses, and interest groups in order to identify and respond to environmental issues affecting the common interest such as the coordination of waste pesticide disposal collection events. Additionally, this position develops and enhances environmental protection and oversees implementation of changes that are necessary to protect public health from environmental factors. The position serve as the agencies’ expert on the state hazardous waste contract advisory committee. Review all bids and suggested contract changes and make recommendations to the state’s hazardous waste contract procurement officer. This position contributes to the program goals by educating agricultural producers on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) standards so their agricultural products can be distributed globally. Important Notes: WSDA is recruiting for an internal full-time permanent Environmental Specialist 5 position within the Agricultural Environmental Services Division. This position is approved for a home duty station in Grandview, Washington. This position is not represented by union. The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the preferred candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The typical starting salary for this position is: Range 63, Step A $76,608 - Step L $100,488 annually. Duties What to Expect Some of the various responsibilities within this role: Plan, coordinate and direct Waste Pesticide Collection Events Prepare the program’s biennial budget. Plan events a…

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