What is a pesticide control inspector and how to become one

Key steps to become a pesticide control inspector

1. Explore pesticide control inspector education requirements

   Most common pesticide control inspector degrees

   Bachelor's

   72.7 %

   High School Diploma

   9.1 %

   Master's

   9.1 %

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2. Start to develop specific pesticide control inspector skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Pest Control	78.09%
   Federal Laws	21.91%

3. Complete relevant pesticide control inspector training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New pesticide control inspectors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a pesticide control inspector based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real pesticide control inspector resumes.

4. Research pesticide control inspector duties and responsibilities

   • Manage NPDES permitting requirements in compliance assurance and permit interpretation.
   • Conduct weekly NPDES inspections, rain event inspections, storm water discharge/turbidity monitoring.
   • Manage NPDES permitting requirements in compliance assurance and permit interpretation.

5. Prepare your pesticide control inspector resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your pesticide control inspector resume.

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6. Apply for pesticide control inspector jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a pesticide control inspector job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams