What are the responsibilities and job description for the Noxious Weed Inspector - Environmental Specialist position at Kittitas County Human Resources?
Job Description
The Noxious Weed Inspector is a key member of our team responsible for administering Chapters 17.04 and 17.10 RCW, enacting policy statements, operating procedures, and decisions as directed by the Coordinator and the Noxious Weed Board.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the Coordinator in implementing, coordinating, and evaluating the noxious weed control program in Kittitas County.
- Administer the state noxious weed law as prescribed in Chapters 17.04 and 17.10 RCW.
- Enforce policies determined by the Board of Directors.
- Initiate notification processes and enforcement procedures as stipulated in RCW 17.04.200 or 17.10.170.
- Evaluate measures implemented in the control of noxious weeds.
- Prepare reports and documentation as stipulated by the Coordinator.
- Apply herbicides and/or biological agents in the management of noxious weeds.
- Represent the Noxious Weed Control Board at meetings and public events.
- Conduct surveys for presence of noxious weeds and degree of infestation.
- Notify the Coordinator of cases involving non-compliance or violations.
- Record noxious weed information onto field charts.
- Ascertain property ownership by accessing Assessors records.
- Respond to inquiries for information or to complaints in a polite, courteous, and expeditious manner.
- Attend educational activities as directed by the Coordinator.
- Maintain effective working relationships with other Inspectors.
