Waste Pesticide, Bulk Pesticide and Fertilizer, Anhydrous Ammonia Inspection and Permitting Consultant

This position will lead the Waste Pesticide Collection Program. This position will conduct training, inspections and issue permits for the Bulk Fertilizer and Pesticide Bulk Storage program and assist with the anhydrous ammonia (NH3) storage, handling, use, inspection program to ensure compliance with applicable laws. This position exists to:

Provide knowledge and oversight for the Waste Pesticide Collection Program and Empty Pesticide Container Recycling program activities; to coordinate MDA sponsored collections; ensure accuracy of program databases and contractor and county cooperator invoice reviews, county billing and reimbursement functions; develop and perform education & training, including reduction initiatives; participate in select collections; assure safety standards; and to represent the Unit in other functions as assigned by the Supervisor. 

Conduct inspections, perform investigations and take necessary actions to ensure compliance under the permitting program, the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), Minnesota’s Pesticide Control and Fertilizer, Soil Amendment and Plant Amendment Laws, M.S. 18B, 18C, 18D, and 18E and rules promulgated under both federal and state law. Conduct Anhydrous Ammonia inspections to determine compliance with MN Stat 18C, and 18D and associated rules.
 

Review bulk fertilizer/pesticide permit applications for permitting purposes and bulk and non-bulk facility inspections and investigations for compliance with Minnesota Pesticide and Fertilizer Control Laws, M.S. 18B, 18C, 18D, 18E and the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), and rules promulgated under both federal and state law, to collaborate in facility compliance and enforcement actions, to provide regulatory and technical support to St. Paul program and field staff.