Pesticide Program Specialist

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• $78k Per Year Pesticide Program Specialist State of Missouri

Occupation:

Business Operations Specialists, All Other

Location:

Jefferson City, MO

• 65101

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More)

Posted:

05/26/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

State of Missouri

Web Site:

www.mo.gov

Expires:

06/10/2026 Job #: jo_1986883194 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Job Summary

• Why you'll love this position

Job Location:

Jefferson City, Missouri Why you'll love this position: The Pesticide Program conducts inspection and investigations under the authority of the Missouri Pesticide Use Act (MPUA). We are looking for a full time Pesticide Program Specialist (Consumer Protection Specialist) to fill a critical role in our program. This rewarding position within the Missouri Department of Agriculture will allow you to learn many aspects of the pesticide program. If you want to make a difference every day in the lives of Missourians, this may be the job for you! The salary indicated represents the current regular pay rate for this position. If the individual selected is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., Years of Service), it will be added to total compensation on their paycheck. A pay differential does not raise base pay. Responsibilities

• What you'll do
• Conduct detailed reviews on inspections and investigations initiated by field staff to determine label and/or regulatory violations
• Maintain a high level of regulatory knowledge of the Missouri Pesticide Use Act (MPUA), Worker Protection Standards (WPS), Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), and Missouri Pesticide Registration Act
• Maintain tracking databases
• Manage pesticide product registration for the program. This includes processing over 14,000 pesticide products annually, entering payments and pesticide labels in database, thoroughly reviewing all pesticide labels, and assisting registrants with the registration process
• Other duties as assigned Additional Information Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window. Qualifications
• All you need for success

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four (4) or more years of professional or technical experience in plant science, horticulture, biology or closely related field. Post-secondary degree with emphasis in agriculture, plant or soil sciences, horticulture or biology will count toward experience.

Valid MO Driver's License Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent attention to detail, high-level organizational skills and the ability to multitask
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Excellent computer skills
• Works effectively with other departments, programs, and peers Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant. Job Details
• More reasons to love this position

Benefits Include:

• 3 weeks paid vacation; 3 weeks paid sick leave; 13 paid holidays
• Health (medical, dental, vision) and free life insurance
• Retirement
• Up to $75/month match on savings plan
• 6 weeks paid leave for birth or adoption The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage.

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