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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00201704 |
Description Activated On: 3/20/2026 12:51:14 PM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. This position manages environmental programs administered by the Division of Health & Safety. Performs work within the Pesticide Enforcement Section to assist with the successful coordination of enforcement activities associated with the PA Pesticide Control Act and Rules and Regulations. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. Administers special statewide programs related to environmental issues within the Bureau of Plant Industry, Division of Health & Safety. Maintains working knowledge of State and Federal environmental rules and regulations. These rules and regulations are: the Pennsylvania Pesticide Control Act (PPCA), Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), PA Solid Waste Management Act, Pennsylvania Clean Streams Law, the Federal Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA), the Federal Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), Federal Clean Water Act, Federal Drinking Water Act, Federal Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA); Groundwater, Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Act, and the Federal Pesticide Container and Containment Regulations. Coordinate and Supervises the implementation of the Chemsweep program for the collection and disposal of unwanted pesticides. Assures proper notification, inventory, collection and disposal of unwanted, canceled and banned pesticides as specified in the Chemsweep regulations. Chemsweep involves familiarization with handling and disposal of waste pesticides through a hazardous waste disposal contractor, per RCRA regulations. Request invitations for Bid proposals in regard to the Chemsweep program. Reviews all documentation and proposals by the third party waste collection contractor to make recommendations regarding the awarding of the Chemsweep contract to the Division Chief, Health & Safety and Bureau Director, Bureau of Plant Industry. Coordinates all waste collection activities for the Bureau of Plant Industry. Manages contracts with hazardous waste disposal companies. Works with PA DEP and county solid waste coordinators to organize county Household Hazardous Waste collection events. Supervises the Plastic Pesticide Container Recycling program (PPCR). Supervises the recycling staff and manages the Plastic Pesticide Container Recycling program (PPCR) vehicles and equipment. Prepares reports summarizing recycling program activities, status, needs, and requirements; conducts study to evaluate and review the effectiveness of the current programs and initiates changes as required. Develops water monitoring projects and area-wide groundwater vulnerability assessments. Monitors programs specific to the development of Pennsylvania’s Pesticides and Groundwater Management Plan and surface water monitoring related to the Chesapeake Bay Program. Develops Best Management Practices for water quality specific to agriculture; which, includes pesticide disposal, pesticide container recycling, buffer strips, setbacks, IPM, and measures to enhance wellhead protection. Manages a joint funding agreement with US Geological Survey for groundwater sampling, analysis and reporting. Also coordinates the development of educational materials related to water quality protection is also included to support program goals. Manages the PDA Pesticides and Groundwater Strategy Pesticide Management Plan. The plan provides a generic framework for the regulation of Pesticides in Groundwater. Develops the protocol for a surface and groundwater monitoring program for pesticides in support of the implementation of the generic Groundwater Strategy. Coordinates the systematic collection of hydrogeological information for water samples, static water elevations, field measurements and preservation and transportation of water samples for subsequent evaluation and analyses. Prepares reports on collected hydrogeological information for review and evaluation by PDA, PA DEP, USGS, US EPA and others. Coordinates with the DEP Bureau of Laboratories and USGS to develop a systematic approach and methodology for the collection and analysis of water quality data under the monitoring program. Develops, updates, and maintains a database through GIS applications and develops reports and maps to organize and analyze all collected data. Trains other PDA staff and professionals in proper water sample collection procedures specific to the Groundwater Strategy Pesticide Management Plan, Pesticide Container & Containment (PCC) and EPA producer Establishment Inspections (PEI). Performs work within the Pesticide Enforcement Section to assist with the successful coordination of enforcement activities associated with the PA Pesticide Control Act and Rules and Regulations. Coordinates EPA/PDA Pesticide Enforcement Activities which include organizing and providing technical guidance to inspectors for completing EPA inspections and investigations. Provides regulatory assistance to facilities required to comply with the Pesticide Container & Containment (PCC) regulation and EPA Producer Establishment Inspections (PEI). Conducts review and analyzes of investigations for possible enforcement action with the Inspector, Division Chief and Bureau Director. Initiates enforcement actions taken against Pennsylvania companies. Conducts reviews of sample labels and compares to EPA-accepted labels. Organizes, reviews and evaluates documentation and evidence collected during investigations conducted under authority of the Pennsylvania Pesticide Control Act (PPCA). Prepares and signs letters of reprimand for minor violations of the Pesticide Act. Prepares notice of warning letters for Division Chief’s signature and civil penalty letters for the Bureau Director’s signature. Maintains records of actions taken against Pennsylvania companies. Makes independent decisions relative to the functions of the above listed program areas. Demonstrate a commitment to meeting and exceeding expectations of the bureau/program's customer(s) at all times. Apply Lean tool(s) to day-to-day tasks when a process has been identified for improvement. Performs other duties as assigned |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. Daily contact with immediate supervisor provides guidance, when needed, on specific situations. This also provides continual review of work in addition to periodic performance evaluations. Independent decisions are required relative to the day-to-day operations of the duties described above. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. Class C Driver's License 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. 5. 6. |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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