Noxious Weed Field Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

Under close supervision, acts as a team member to develop and implement the County’s noxious weed control-management program for the Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board. Respond to information requests and noxious weed reports/complaints from residents and landowners. Provide information to the public about noxious weed control projects. Conduct field surveys to identify, document and map noxious weed infestations. 

This is a temporary position with projected staffing dates of May through October.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Conduct field surveys to identify, document, and map noxious weed infestations, utilizing GIS & other software.
• Maintain and file complete and accurate records of information for field activities, utilizing Microsoft Office suite & other required software.
• Assist and participate in weed control activities, primarily being the application of chemical herbicides in variable field settings, but also including physical removal and other methods as necessary.
• Respond to information requests and noxious weed reports/complaints from residents and landowners.
• Provide information to the public about noxious weed control projects.
• Assist with managing weed program outreach display materials
• Assist with outreach activities and educational events.
• Assist with other duties as assigned, including responding to requests by email and phone.
• Work with municipal and public agency staff, as well as contractors to achieve control of noxious weeds on public lands.
• Support weed management efforts by working with volunteer and landowner groups.
• Perform job duties in compliance with laws, rules, regulations, and other standards.
• Represent the County to the public, as well as private organizations and schools on weed reduction issues

WORKING ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is performed in a standard office environment as well as outdoors at off-site field environments with exposure to inclement weather, safety hazards, power tools, other equipment, and chemical herbicides; work involves moderate physical demands and must possess strength sufficient to lift and move items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Graduate or GED Certificate and one year’s college credits toward Associate’s Degree program in Bio Science, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field, or current student in same course work, or one year’s work experience in environmental science and natural resources field.
• A valid Driver’s License is required.
• Specific technical training and certifications in pesticide application from the Washington State Department of Agriculture may be required.