Noxious Weed Control Technician

Clallam County • Clallam County Courthouse, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Noxious Weed Control Technician works independently and as part of a team under the supervision of the Noxious Weed Control Director to inventory, map, and control noxious weeds and invasive plant species throughout Clallam County. This field-based position collaborates with federal, state, local, and tribal agencies, as well as private landowners, to implement grant- and contract-funded weed management projects. Responsibilities include plant identification, field surveys, GPS/GIS mapping, herbicide application, physical weed control, data management, reporting, and public outreach activities. The position may also serve as a crew lead for seasonal technicians and assist with educational programs, volunteer events, and special projects. This position is contingent upon continued grant funding.

Requirements

• Requires knowledge of the field of assignment sufficient to perform thoroughly and accurately the full scope of responsibility as illustrated by examples in the above job description.
• Possession of a Washington State Public Pesticide Operator License with an aquatic endorsement, or must obtain one within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in plant biology, weed science, forestry, environmental science, natural science, weed identification and/or management or a related field preferred.
• 1 year experience in natural resource management work preferred
• Additional licensing categories preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identifying noxious weeds and other invasive plants found in Clallam County and Washington State
• Following a work plan to control noxious weed and invasive plant infestations, including the use of herbicide, physical removal and any other control method as specified in the work plan, over a variety of terrain and settings
• Working with various federal, state and local land agencies, tribal governments and private landowners to coordinate weed control work
• Act as crew lead and supervise seasonal technicians in the field
• Conducting field surveys and mapping weed infestations using GPS/GIS equipment in a variety of terrain and settings
• Assisting in data management and reporting including database and ArcGIS data entry and analysis, as well as drafting project reports summarizing data and activities
• Assisting Director and other staff in conducting educational activities or public service events, including volunteer events.
• Assisting staff to survey and treat noxious weeds and other invasive plants on County owned or managed lands
• Assisting with other special projects, surveys, and control efforts, or other responsibilities or in- office work, as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level