How You’d Fit In + Stand Out Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a sustainable approach to managing pests by combining biological, cultural, physical, and chemical tools in a way that minimizes economic, health, and environmental risks. We are seeking an Integrated Pest Management Specialist who will work with the IPM Team to scout, strategize, and implement arthropod pest treatments in greenhouses, hoop houses, grounds, and fields at the Salina, KS TLI (The Land Institute) Headquarters. The IPM Specialist will be a Kansas state-certified commercial pesticide applicator who safely handles pesticides in compliance with the Kansas Department of Agriculture, TLI Chemical Board, and TLI IPM Team standards. The IPM Specialist will manage pests using biological, cultural, mechanical, physical, and chemical controls with an emphasis on the least toxic approach. This position is an internal support position, which will directly report to the Facilities Operations Manager and be expected to work well with all Land Institute staff on the Research, Greenhouse, and Operations Teams in relation to IPM needs and communication at TLI. Primary Responsibilities + Expectations - Maintains appropriate CPA (Commercial Pesticide Application) certification for the state of Kansas and related ongoing education hours.
- Works alongside Facilities and the Pest Management Team to evaluate and integrate best practices and IPM strategies across campus including maintaining records, protocols, and communication.
- Co-creates and helps share IPM protocols and internal educational materials for staff training.
- Collaborates with lead scientists to develop a pest management plan for every research project in the greenhouse and in the field.
- Regularly performs arthropod scouting on TLI grounds, greenhouses, and fields; installing and inspecting trapping devices, counting, and keeping electronic records.
- Regularly performs building and field inspections to identify structural, maintenance, and procedural modifications which will decrease pest incidence.
- Conducts accurate pest identification and recommends treatments.
- Responsible for all aspects of coordination and execution of IPM applications in the greenhouses, facilities, and fields.
- Keeps track of schedule and consistently applies biological, cultural, and chemical controls in the TLI facilities, greenhouses, and fields. Communicates regularly and works with IPM Team and other TLI staff to execute appropriate applications and strategies.
- Mixes and applies pesticides, operating spray equipment and machinery safely.
- Maintains detailed inspection and required chemical usage records for the grounds, greenhouse, and farm.
- Performs regular inventories and maintains labels and MSDS sheets for chemicals used in IPM
- Helps maintain IPM equipment and supplies in both the greenhouse and at the farm
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Diversity +Inclusion - Participate in The Land Institute’s diversity initiatives
- Develop, maintain, and honor relationships with diverse groups and people
- Build relationships with diverse partners with a mind toward further collaboration
Compensation + Benefits The Land Institute offers an excellent benefits package and competitive salary commensurate with experience. The salary range for this position is $43-54k annually. - Remote-friendly work environment
- Paid parental leave
- Competitive, equitable compensation
- 403(b) Retirement
- 403(b) Employer contributions
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Employer Provided Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Accidental Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid holidays
- Generous paid time off
- Complete laptop workstation and set up for remote work
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