Seasonal Field Inspector

Job Title: Seasonal Field Inspector

Position Type: Seasonal

Full Wage Range: $16.66 - $19.97 per hour

Hiring Range: $16.66 per hour until fully licensed

No benefits provided unless required by Washington State Law.

Job Overview:

Perform field inspections and monitoring under the direction of the Lead Field Inspector. Answer the public's questions concerning weed identification, control methods and requirements. Maintain compliance in weed control enforcement and record keeping pursuant to legal procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Positively represent the Weed Board to the public through a neat and clean appearance, clean and articulate language, and driving within the spirit and letter of the law.
• Adhere to the rules and regulations of RCW 17.10 and the Pend Oreille County Noxious Weed Control Board Policy when contacting landowners, inspecting properties, and carrying-out each step of enforcement.
• Accurately add to survey inventory and mapping data; and perform infestation monitoring.

Assist in managing projects such as grant, contract, and right-of-way work; maintain legal and financial documentation.

• Assist the public, answering questions concerning weed identification, control methods and legal requirements, following the Weed Board Recommendation Policy, and only offering Board approved written materials for chemical recommendations.
• Apply herbicide mixes to weed infestations according to Washington State Department of Agriculture regulations and Weed Board policy; and, maintain legal documentation.
• Maintain a daily work record with project times broken down into corresponding work codes including a brief but identifiable narrative.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, preference of 2 years college or vocational training in plant sciences, agriculture, communications, law enforcement.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public, often articulating complex system management concepts to the lay person, including proven ability to read, speak, and write the English language.
• Ability to lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up to fifty (50) pounds, and to walk over steep and rough terrain.
• Ability to read and orient oneself with a map, altimeter and compass, GPS; and, to utilize smartphone data collection applications.
• Must possess a valid Driver's license with a good driving record; hold a current Washington State Department of Agriculture Public Pesticide Operator's license with agricultural, ornamental, right-of-way and aquatic endorsements, or successfully passing the test for such within one month of being offered this position; a Washington boater safety card may be required after hire.
• Must be eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check and driving record check via fingerprinting.

** Have some questions? Send us an email at HR@pendoreille.gov. **

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $16.66 - $19.97 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $20