IPM Technician

The Missoula County Ecology/Extension Department is seeking an IPM TECHNICIAN to join their team. This position provides assistance with a variety of vegetation and pest management projects, with a heavy focus on backpack herbicide. 

• Monitors and inventories noxious weed sites and mosquito breeding sites.
• Mixes, handles, and applies pesticides and herbicides.
• Maintains accurate treatment records, maps, and safety equipment.
• Assists with implementing and monitoring re-vegetation projects.
• May assist in leading youth field trips, including the Youth in Restoration Program.
• Assists with collecting, releasing, and monitoring biocontrol insects. Supports aquatic invasive species monitoring, treatments, and surveys within both riparian and aquatic habitats.
• Works collaboratively with project leads to implement field work.
• Assists with mapping invasive species using GPS units and ArcGIS applications. Handles heavy materials on maintenance and repair projects.
• Operates handheld power equipment.
• Provides education and information to members of the public regarding noxious weeds. Perform routine maintenance of all application equipment and vehicles.
• Ability to work irregular shifts, including late nights and possible weekends.

The work demands are seasonal, with considerable time spent in an outdoor setting. The outdoor work requires considerable physical exertion, such as hiking over steep, rough, and uneven terrain, bending, stooping, and occasional heavy lifting (50 lbs to 75 lbs) in all types of weather.