Job Location: Jefferson City, MO
Why you’ll love this position:This is a lead administrative position in the Pesticide Program. This position is responsible for MoPlants data entry, application review, and daily public interaction via email and phone. A high degree of knowledge of the Missouri Pesticide Use Act will be required. This position also processes submitted field paperwork on a weekly and monthly basis.
- Answer incoming calls to the Pesticide Program and provide licensing information.
- Respond to general email inquiries in a timely fashion.
- Process license terminations, cancellations, and work with other states on pesticide applicator reciprocity.
- Process, print, and mail new licenses.
- Communicate with insurance companies and process commercial applicator liability insurance certificates.
- Review pesticide license applications ensuring they contain all required elements.
- Complete transmittal of license fees and print licenses for mailing.
- Maintain MOPlants database.
- Provide support to Field Staff, Program Specialists, Program Coordinators, and Program Manager.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: - Three (3) or more years of relevant clerical or administrative experience
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
Preferred Qualifications: - Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power point) and necessary web-based databases and sites.
- Ability to develop a working knowledge of state statutes and rules applicable to the Pesticide Use Act.
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.Benefits:
- 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. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .
