The IPM Program Senior supports the UMW Landscape and Grounds (L&G) department mission of maintaining the campus landscape in a safe, effective, horticulturally sound, environmentally healthy and aesthetically pleasing manner.

Candidates will be:

* Responsible for the development, implementation, management and maintenance of effective Integrated Pest Management and Nutrient Management Plan initiatives.
* Perform and supervise comprehensive landscape and grounds maintenance tasks and projects effectively across multiple UMW campuses and additional university properties.
* Collaborate independently and/or in conjunction with the Landscape and Grounds crew and university contractors to deliver services aimed at maintaining the campus landscape environment in a safe, clean and aesthetically appealing condition.

To be successful in this position, you must:
-- possess a current, valid VDACS Commercial Applicator's Certifications: 3A, 3B.
-- have a comprehensive understanding of Integrated Pest Management principles, including, but not limited to pest life cycles, action thresholds, monitoring pest activity, prevention/control methods and the judicious use of pesticides.
-- be highly organized.
-- possess an extensive understanding of Virginia's Nutrient Management Plan principles, including, but not limited to surface water hydrology, nutrient pollution, soil fertility maintenance and pH, compaction mitigation and soil health.
--- have a thorough understanding of chemical Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and associated record keeping ability.
-- be familiar with and proven implementation of Virginia Nursery and Landscape Association (VNLA) horticultural practices.
-- offer measurable, extensive experience and proficiency in the identification of arthropod pests, fungal pathogens and fertility deficiencies.

This position has been deemed essential as defined in Policy No. 1.04 of the Department of Personnel and Training Policies and Procedures Manual.