Native & Invasive Plant Specialist

For a full job annoucement and description please visit our website at: https://yamhillswcd.org/native-invasive-plant-specialist-position-opening/ 

This is a shared position between the Yamhill Soil & Water Conservation District (District) and the Yamhill County Department of Public Works (Public Works). The primary responsibilities of this position are to lead the District Noxious Weeds Program and Public Works’ Roadside Vegetation Inventory and Management Program relating to native and invasive plants and erosion. This position will apply for and self-manage grants and agreements, provide technical assistance promoting natural resource Best Management Practices (BMPs), fund and manage conservation and restoration projects, and manage Public Works’ on-going roadside vegetation inventory program. Tasks will include native and invasive plant surveys, native species plantings and spraying, mowing and other vegetation management practices.