Registered Technician Specialist

Registered Technician Specialist #01426

Job no: 5105624

Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)

Location: Richmond (City), Virginia

Categories: Administrative Services

Title: Registered Technician Specialist #01426

State Role Title: Admin and Office Spec III

Hiring Range: $33,828 - $55,105 annually

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Virginia Department of Agriculture

Location: VDACS CENTRAL HEADQUARTERS

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Consumer Protection, is seeking a Registered Technician Specialist for the Office of Pesticide Services. This position administers the certification of entry-level pesticide applicators to ensure that pesticide applicators certified by the Commonwealth of Virginia have the necessary training, experience, knowledge, and skills to control pests in a safe and effective manner. Duties include receiving, reviewing, and processing applications for the certification and recertification of pesticide Registered Technicians; administering, grading, and safeguarding pesticide certification exams; issuing certificates to qualified individuals; and ensuring daily scanning of documents into an electronic document management system for applicator and business records. This position involves considerable interactions with prospective and certified applicators in Virginia's pesticide industries and the public to communicate program services and regulatory requirements. Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth's telework policy.


Minimum Qualifications

Working knowledge of the Pesticide Control Act and the regulations related to the pesticide certification, registration, and licensing program. Considerable knowledge of basic office procedures, including electronic document management in addition to knowledge of certification, registration, and licensing practices and processes as related to a scientific field, preferably with pesticides. Proficiency using computers and standard business applications to include MS Office Suite with additional competencies using complex database applications. Demonstrated ability to interpret and explain requirements of regulations; to plan, organize and adjust work priorities without close supervision; to draft and develop correspondence and reports; to make sound decisions and work independently; to work in a fast-paced, high volume office environment; and to communicate effectively (both oral/written) with co-workers, the public and clients using exceptional customer service to include experience developing reports and correspondence. The ability to present a positive image to the public is required both by telephone and in person. H.S Diploma/GED required.


Additional Considerations

Experience with Microsoft family of software and experience with an ORACLE or .net database preferred. Previous work experience with a regulatory agency or direct experience with pesticide laws and regulations also preferred. An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.


Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that before we can legally employ an individual, we must verify both the identity and employment authorization of the individual. VDACS uses Form I-9 to satisfy this requirement. Form I-9, instructions, and the List of Acceptable Documents can be found at VDACS does not offer sponsorship for employment purposes; therefore, the selected candidate will need to be able to provide acceptable documents in accordance with Form I-9 (use link above for more details). Additionally, VDACS participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional assistance with this requirement, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.

Final candidate must successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: N/A

Email: View email address on click.appcast.io

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Note : Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Advertised: 01 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 09 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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