Bee and Noxious Weed Program Manager

Salt Lake County•Salt Lake City, UT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Manages the development, implementation, and day-to-day administration of the Salt Lake County Bee Inspection and Noxious Weed Control Programs. This 30 hour a week position oversees two state laws, the Utah Bee inspection and Noxious weed act, ensuring SLCo is in compliance with the statutes including facilitation of the noxious weed board. The program manager applies for grant funding, implements projects and coordinates with partners and contractors, tracks budgets, invoices & contracts, supervises temporary employees or interns, responds to requests and complaints from residents, and seeks solutions to Salt Lake County’s most pressing noxious weed issues. This position with work with the Open Space and Parks and Recreation team to develop and support noxious weed mitigation and restoration plans on county open space, parks, and natural lands.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Botany, Environmental Science, Horticulture, or other closely related field, plus four (4) years of closely related experience; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
Must be able to obtain a Utah Pesticide Applicator’s license within six (6) months of hire.
A valid Driver’s License accepted by the State of Utah is required at the time of hire.
A valid Driver’s License issued by the State of Utah must be obtained within six (6) months of hire to operate a County vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Manages the Bee Inspection and Noxious Weed Control programs including long-term and short-range plans, goals, objectives, activities, policies, and procedures.
Oversees contracts and ensures policies and procedures are followed in accordance with the Utah Noxious Weed Law and the Utah Bee Inspection Act.
Supervises staff, including hiring, orienting, training, assigning, and reviewing work performance, annual work performance appraisals, and discipline.
Develops and administers program budgets, contracts, grant applications, and proposals.
Serves as technical expert and consultant in noxious weed and bee issues by providing information, presentations, trainings, best management practices, and data to community stakeholders, County employees and departments, schools, and the public.
Facilitates the Noxious Weed Control board meetings by preparing agendas, coordinating meeting materials, and arranging site visits as needed.
Trains new board members about statutory requirements, duties, and responsibilities.
Oversees the creation, design, organization, publication, and provision of noxious weed and bee educational curriculum, outreach activities, and programs.
Prepares and ensures all noxious weed and bee program reports, narratives, and statistical information are accurate, complete, and submitted to agencies in a timely manner.
Researches trends and best management practices in noxious weed and bee programs and ensures County information is accurate and available online for public information.
Oversees the preparation, development, and implementation of tracking system(s) to identify and evaluate emerging noxious weed and bee issues.
Monitors noxious weed populations and biocontrol releases, recording changes to environmental health, contacting landowners, and making recommendations for best management practices.
Represents the division and the Noxious Weed and Bee programs by attending and participating in meetings, seminars, training, and other assigned activities and related boards.
Develops partnerships with federal, state, and local agencies, as well as public and private organizations.

Benefits

12 Holidays
up to 24 vacation days
12 sick days
one personal day every year
Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with 10% contribution
Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option
Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees
Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year
Flexible Spending Account
100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option
Onsite medical clinic
hospital insurance
pet insurance
auto and home insurance
discounts at County facilities