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The purpose of this position is to provide strong statewide leadership in delivering pesticide safety education programming and work closely with South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources to certify commercial and private pesticide applicators. The incumbent will be responsible for creating and updating commercial and private certification exams, training staff at regional centers and county offices that proctor the certification exams, maintaining testing resources for proctors and ensuring exam security, creating and maintaining content for online recertification courses and face-to-face meetings, and developing resources (e.g., articles, press releases, fact sheets, and other publications) for commercial and private applicators. The incumbent will provide pesticide safety programming to the public, including but not limited to, Master Gardeners. They will participate in AAPSE (American Association of Pesticide Safety Educators) and other regional and national education stakeholder groups and professional societies. This position is supervised by the Agriculture and Natural Resources Program Leader and is affiliated with the Agronomy, Horticulture and Plant Science Department. Collaboration on extension projects with Extension faculty as well as other research and extension centers across South Dakota is encouraged. 

To apply click the direct link https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu/postings/32631. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• M.S. degree completed by first day of employment.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, and evaluate educational materials and direct effective programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of pesticide use in agriculture or urban settings.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member
• Effective written communication skills.
• Effective verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver's license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire, and willingness to travel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph.D., completed by first day of employment in Agronomy, Plant Science, Entomology, or other closely related field.
• Demonstrated use of technology in managing or delivering educational programs.
• Previous Extension experience.
• Experience in publishing extension materials and/or peer reviewed journals.