Jason Williams
Wendell
Summary
Experienced with conducting thorough inspections and identifying areas of pesticide misuse. Utilizes range of inspection techniques to ensure compliance with Federal and State Laws. Adept at training new inspectors, conducting bee kill investigations and conducting pesticide misuse investigations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Pesticide Inspector II
North Carolina Department of Agriculture
10.2023 - Current
- Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
- Ensured compliance with Federal and State Laws during inspections.
- Delivered detailed reports on findings from inspections, helping stakeholders understand areas requiring attention or improvement in order to maintain regulatory compliance.
- Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.
- Mentored junior inspectors, sharing industry expertise to enhance their skills and abilities in performing thorough inspections.
Pesticide Inspector I
North Carolina Department of Agriculture
10.2019 - 10.2023
- Extensive knowledge of the North Carolina Pesticide Law of 1971 and/or Regulations.
- Extensive knowledge of Federal pesticide laws (FIFRA)
- Performed pesticide inspections on licensed pesticide dealers in my area including sales of Restricted Use Pesticides to applicators.
- Performed pesticide inspections on licensed pesticide applicators in my area.
- Conducted bee kill investigations due to possible misuse of pesticides.
- Conduct Investigations into possible pesticide misuse concerning FIFRA and North Carolina Pesticide Law of 1971.
Pesticide Operations Specialist
North Carolina Department of Agriculture
06.2014 - 09.2019
- Serve as the contact for complainants with concerns about alleged pesticide misuse, pesticide licensing, or environmental concerns.
- Data steward for Driftwatch.
- Use Microsoft Office to write Notice of Warnings, Closure Letters, and Stop-Sale letters to participants in investigations and registrants.
- Coordinate investigations and citizen inquiries with field personnel to ensure all cases are responded to efficiently.
- Assist Field Managers on preparation of the necessary evidence to be presented, and assists in obtaining any other further evidence which may be need in an investigation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agronomy
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05-2000
Skills
- Bee kill investigations
- Herbicide damage symptoms
- Investigation reporting
- Training new inspectors
Timeline
Pesticide Inspector II
North Carolina Department of Agriculture
10.2023 - Current
Pesticide Inspector I
North Carolina Department of Agriculture
10.2019 - 10.2023
Pesticide Operations Specialist
North Carolina Department of Agriculture
06.2014 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Agronomy
North Carolina State University
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