Location: <\/strong>Yakima County \u2013 Yakima, WA
Job Type: <\/strong>Part Time – Non-Permanent
Job Number: <\/strong>2023-05401
Department: <\/strong>Dept. of Agriculture
Division: <\/strong>Pesticide Management \u2013 Registration & Licensing
Opening Date: <\/strong>05\/02\/2023
Closing Date: <\/strong>Continuous<\/p>\n
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 \u2013 from ensuring food safety to environmental protection \u2013 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\u00a0<\/a>Employment Page<\/a>.<\/p>\n The\u00a0Pesticide Management Division<\/strong>\u00a0within 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, dairy nutrient management, and fertilizers. The Licensing and Recertification Program plays an important role in assuring that pesticide applicators, dealer managers, consultants, and pest inspectors are capable of applying, storing, and disposing of pesticides safely. We do this by administering pesticide exams, reviewing exam results, awarding licenses, and maintaining quality courses. This program is responsible for the communication of requirements and restrictions to prospective and existing licensees. Position and Salary Information 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 range for this position is: $ 17.38 – $ 22.50 hourly.\u00a0<\/p>\n If a position is designated as requiring dual language skills, incumbents will also receive a 5% Dual Language Requirement Pay stipend.<\/p>\n Duties Qualifications In addition to the above qualifications, the following desired knowledge, skills, and abilities will make your application more competitive<\/b>:<\/b><\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Contact Us How to apply<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0 \u00b7 Current resume detailing experience and education<\/p>\n \u00b7 A cover letter describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position<\/p>\n \u00b7 Three professional references\u00a0<\/p>\n
The\u00a0Customer Service Specialist<\/strong> position provides assistance to the licensing and recertification staff and customers. You will provide agency interpretation of pesticide licensing and recertification-related laws, rules, and policies, and respond to customer inquiries. If you enjoy working with customers of all diversities and have the ability to communicate bilingually then this position would be great for you!<\/p>\n
<\/u><\/strong>WSDA is recruiting for a part-time non-permanent Bilingual Customer Service Specialist 2 position within the Pesticide Management Division. This position is located in Yakima, Washington. This is a non-represented position.<\/p>\n
<\/strong>Include, but not limited to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
<\/strong>Required:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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<\/strong>Should you have any questions regarding this position or the online application, contact the Human Resource Office at\u00a0Recruitment@agr.wa.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n
You must complete your careers.wa.gov<\/a> profile and answer the supplemental questions. In addition to completing the online application, and supplemental questions applicants must attach the following documents to their profile to be considered for this position:<\/p>\n
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