What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Worker- Noxious Weed Technician- (3-6 month Duration) position at Grays Harbor County?
Job Summary
This is a grant funded full time seasonal position, for the Grays Harbor County Noxious Weed Control Board. The Grays Harbor Noxious Weed Control Program works to prevent and reduce the economic, environmental, and social impacts of noxious weeds in Grays Harbor. The program’s focus is to educate landowners and work collaboratively with agencies and land managers to control noxious weeds.Essential Duties
1. Working with the public and property owners to educate and achieve compliance with Washington State Noxious Weed Control Laws.
2. Assist with conducting field surveys and mapping weed infestations utilizing GPS/GIS equipment.
3. Operate county vehicles to facilitate field inspections and transport of equipment, personnel, and materials to work sites.
4. Participate directly in weed control activities, including the use of herbicide and physical removal.
5. Must be able to walk on uneven terrain and work in inclement weather.
6. Participate in educational workshops, classes, and events to educate the public on invasive species and offer technical advice.
7. Other duties as assigned.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Ability to identify noxious weeds found in Washington.
2. Knowledge of noxious weed taxonomy, biology and impacts.
3. Familiarity with integrated pest management and weed control methods.
4. Demonstrated field experience in managing noxious weed infestations and their impacts to natural resources.
5. Knowledge of Washington State Noxious Weed Control law and other relevant local, state and federal laws.
6. Ability to conduct noxious weed surveys from a vehicle, and on foot over terrain of varying difficulty, including steep areas and dense vegetation.
7. The position will require work outdoors under a variety of weather conditions.
8. Lifting of materials up to 30 pounds, exposure to pesticides, traffic and aquatic hazards will be encountered.
9. Ability to work irregular hours with extensive local travel.
Education and Experience
1. 1 years of college level training in plant biology, natural sciences, natural resource management, weed identification and/or related field (experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis).
Certificates, Licenses, & Registrations:
1. Valid Washington State Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
2. Ability to obtain and maintain Defensive Driving certification.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position typically requires:
Climbing Balancing Stooping, kneeling Crouching Reaching Standing Mobility Pushing Pulling Lifting Manual Dexterity Grasping Feeling Talking Hearing Seeing Repetitive motion
Requires the physical strength and ability sufficient to perform manual labor for extended periods under dirty and uncomfortable situations and in all types of weather and temperature conditions. Ability to lift and carry Job Title Weed Technician Division Vegetation Management Supervisor Grays Harbor Noxious Weed Control Board Coordinator Date June 2024 – September 2024 30 pounds; work at heights, alone, and in remote areas; have exposure to smoke, fumes, herbicides, weeds, and plants, etc. Traffic and aquatic hazards will be encountered.
The statements contained herein reflect general details describing the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skills typically required, and the scope of responsibility. They are not an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.
GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
This is a grant funded full time seasonal position, for the Grays Harbor County Noxious Weed Control Board. The Grays Harbor Noxious Weed Control Program works to prevent and reduce the economic, environmental, and social impacts of noxious weeds in Grays Harbor. The program’s focus is to educate landowners and work collaboratively with agencies and land managers to control noxious weeds.Essential Duties
1. Working with the public and property owners to educate and achieve compliance with Washington State Noxious Weed Control Laws.
2. Assist with conducting field surveys and mapping weed infestations utilizing GPS/GIS equipment.
3. Operate county vehicles to facilitate field inspections and transport of equipment, personnel, and materials to work sites.
4. Participate directly in weed control activities, including the use of herbicide and physical removal.
5. Must be able to walk on uneven terrain and work in inclement weather.
6. Participate in educational workshops, classes, and events to educate the public on invasive species and offer technical advice.
7. Other duties as assigned.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Ability to identify noxious weeds found in Washington.
2. Knowledge of noxious weed taxonomy, biology and impacts.
3. Familiarity with integrated pest management and weed control methods.
4. Demonstrated field experience in managing noxious weed infestations and their impacts to natural resources.
5. Knowledge of Washington State Noxious Weed Control law and other relevant local, state and federal laws.
6. Ability to conduct noxious weed surveys from a vehicle, and on foot over terrain of varying difficulty, including steep areas and dense vegetation.
7. The position will require work outdoors under a variety of weather conditions.
8. Lifting of materials up to 30 pounds, exposure to pesticides, traffic and aquatic hazards will be encountered.
9. Ability to work irregular hours with extensive local travel.
Education and Experience
1. 1 years of college level training in plant biology, natural sciences, natural resource management, weed identification and/or related field (experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis).
Certificates, Licenses, & Registrations:
1. Valid Washington State Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
2. Ability to obtain and maintain Defensive Driving certification.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position typically requires:
Climbing Balancing Stooping, kneeling Crouching Reaching Standing Mobility Pushing Pulling Lifting Manual Dexterity Grasping Feeling Talking Hearing Seeing Repetitive motion
Requires the physical strength and ability sufficient to perform manual labor for extended periods under dirty and uncomfortable situations and in all types of weather and temperature conditions. Ability to lift and carry Job Title Weed Technician Division Vegetation Management Supervisor Grays Harbor Noxious Weed Control Board Coordinator Date June 2024 – September 2024 30 pounds; work at heights, alone, and in remote areas; have exposure to smoke, fumes, herbicides, weeds, and plants, etc. Traffic and aquatic hazards will be encountered.
The statements contained herein reflect general details describing the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skills typically required, and the scope of responsibility. They are not an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.
GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER