[Entm-researchstaff] Job opportunity at CAL DPR

[Robin Doyle Testa]

The following message has been forwarded on behalf of Dr. Jocelyn Millar.

From: Kimberly Steinmann <no-reply at ucanr.edu<mailto:no-reply at ucanr.edu>>
Sent: Monday, November 1, 2021 9:48 AM
To: millar at ucr.edu<mailto:millar at ucr.edu>
Subject: Pest Mgmt. Prog- Research Scientist job at DPR working with pesticide use report database reopened. Also Scientific Aide positions


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From: Kimberly Steinmann
Group: Pest Mgmt. Program Team
Subject: Research Scientist job at DPR working with pesticide use report database reopened. Also Scientific Aide positions

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Hello

DPR is currently accepting applications for limited-term Research Scientist II (with the possibility of becoming a permanent position) at the California Department of Pesticide Regulation IPM/PUR program. The position requires database skills (SQL and/or PL-SQL) and preferably Python and/or R.

Final Filing date: 11/14/2021

Under the general supervision of the Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory), the Research Scientist II (Epidemiology/Biostatistics) will assist and be a resource to the Agricultural Pest Management Unit with providing oversight on the comprehensive Agricultural Pesticide Use Reporting (PUR) database and will be responsible for planning organizing and carrying out duties related to it. The incumbent will independently and comprehensively identify problems resulting from pesticide use that have broad human health and environmental effects, and will identify, develop and implement, innovative solutions grounded in scientific principles of integrated pest management, sustainability, and endangered species. The Research Scientist II will participate in scientific projects and programs and conduct comprehensive, complex, and multifaceted scientific studies and investigations, as well as assess issues of major importance to the Department, including the production of quarterly granular chlorpyrifos reports and annual pesticide use reports, to protect the state’s natural resources and environmental and public health. Utilizes SQL, PL-SQL, Python and/or R to help maintain the PUR database and summarize and/or analyze PUR data.

For more information, see: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=263552



Scientific Aide positions:

3 positions. Final Filing Date: 11/4/2021

These positions are with the Pesticide Use Reporting Program under the Agricultural Pest Management Unit of the Integrated Pest Management Branch of DPR. The Agricultural Pest Management Unit currently resides in the CalEPA Bldg., however, telework options are available for these positions. The incumbent will assist with the development and release of quarterly chlorpyrifos reports and the Annual PUR Report and assist the PUR data steward in maintaining the PUR database. Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates pesticide use records for accuracy using departmental data systems; consults with Research Scientists and County Agricultural Commissioner’s with potentially incomplete or erroneous PUR information; and provides timely follow-up regarding correcting potential PUR errors. Conduct data searches, review records for accuracy, research pesticide products/labels



For more information, see: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=264780



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