What are the responsibilities and job description for the Natural Resources Applicator position at Pennington County?
Position Objective:
The role of the Natural Resources Applicator is to perform invasive species management practices throughout Pennington County.Essential Functions:
Physical Requirements:
The role of the Natural Resources Applicator is to perform invasive species management practices throughout Pennington County.Essential Functions:
- Take direction from Foreman/Technician to complete tasks as assigned with no supervision.
- Identify invasive species and protected or endangered species.
- Mix, load, and apply pesticides in full accordance with label.
- Apply pesticides at proper rates.
- Maintain proper and accurate daily application records.
- Assists in building, maintaining, and repairing equipment.
- Uses GPS/GIS for mapping natural resources
- Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor
- Maintain compliance with all County policies and procedures
- A High School degree or GED certificate.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid South Dakota Driver’s License.
- Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator in South Dakota.
- Certification in All Terrain Vehicle Safety Operation.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and quantitative productivity standards
- Must be able to move freely, hike steep inclines, use pesticide application equipment, GPS units, pick-ups & 1-ton trucks, ATV/UTV vehicles, various shop equipment, power tools and manual dexterity is needed to type, write, use a calculator, and answer telephone.
- Upper body strength is a requisite to move a maximum of 50 lbs. unassisted; and move more than 50 lbs. with assistance.
- Must be able to communicate effectively and clearly on telephone and in-person
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
- No allergic reactions to pesticides.
- Work is performed in a combination of indoor and outdoor environments, where the employee is exposed to conditions including; cold and/or hot weather, outdoor hazards, moving mechanical parts, and traffic. Noise level may be loud at times.
- Overtime hours may be required to meet project deadlines.
- Travel throughout the county and outside the county for trainings and meetings; some may require overnight travel.