Land Stewardship Technician

Archuleta County • Pagosa Springs, CO

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About The Position

Assists in locating and identifying weed and pest infestation and performs control methods and techniques for management of County wetlands, right-of-ways, range land, and private property

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Receives direct supervision from the Weed and Pest Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The duties described herein are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
Assists in locating and identifying weed and pest infested areas on County rights-of-way, County-owned property, and private & public property.
Assists in locating and identifying weed and pest infested areas on other government owned entities rights-of-way, other government owned entities property, and on lands adjacent to other government owned entities property.
Maintains and completes logs and records in accordance with the Department of Agriculture regulations and requirements.
Operates a variety of agricultural and vegetation management equipment. Maintains and makes minor mechanical adjustments and repairs to assigned equipment. Inspects to make sure all equipment is in safe & legal working order.
Prepares and applies pesticides in a safe and appropriate manner in accordance with state law and chemical label instructions.

Requirements

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
• None required. Training will be provided by supervisor.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado Driver's License.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Scope and application of laws and regulations pertaining to chemical handling and application.
• Identify various plant species at various stages of growth.
• Operate a spray equipment and agricultural equipment in a safe and skillful manner and perform routine repairs and maintenance.
• Measure and prepare pesticides and maintain pesticides safety standards.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees, representatives of other agencies and organizations, and members of the community.
• Compete Colorado Department of Agriculture education requirements for pesticide application.

Responsibilities

• Assists in locating and identifying weed and pest infested areas on County rights-of-way, County-owned property, and private & public property.
• Assists in locating and identifying weed and pest infested areas on other government owned entities rights-of-way, other government owned entities property, and on lands adjacent to other government owned entities property.
• Maintains and completes logs and records in accordance with the Department of Agriculture regulations and requirements.
• Operates a variety of agricultural and vegetation management equipment.
• Maintains and makes minor mechanical adjustments and repairs to assigned equipment.
• Inspects to make sure all equipment is in safe & legal working order.
• Prepares and applies pesticides in a safe and appropriate manner in accordance with state law and chemical label instructions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED