What are the responsibilities and job description for the Noxious Weed Technician position at Skagit County?
JOB
Under direction of the County Noxious Weed Coordinator, assists in the planning, coordinating, and monitoring of a comprehensive Spartina and Knotweed control program within the County, as required by the Washington State Noxious Weed Control Law, RCW 17.10, and the rules and regulations adopted by the Noxious Weed Coordinator and the Skagit County Noxious Weed Control Board.Salary upon hire is Step 1 through 3 ($25.88/hr. - $27.73/hr.) for a Noxious Weed Technician, dependent upon qualifications. Progressive increases are based upon years of service with Skagit County, up to 10 total steps (top step $34.41/hr.) The Noxious Weed Technician is Range 11 of the General Salary Schedule (Non-union).
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Plans, coordinates, and monitors the Skagit County management plan for Spartina and Knotweed. Provides technical advice and assistance to landowners pertaining to sound Spartina and Knotweed control and/or eradication practices. Assists the noxious weed coordinator with enforcements, landowner notifications and other seasonal noxious weed control and education and outreach activities. Surveys properties to determine infestations, make reports, collect data and field notes, measure areas, and photographs infestations. Sets up weed control programs with landowners, based on approved noxious weed control techniques. Preforms Land inspections for the Washington Weed Free Hay and Mulch (WWHAM) and other applicable noxious weed inspections. Prepares documents and reports as required by the Skagit County Noxious Weed Control Program, Washington Department of Ecology and/or the Department of Agriculture. Coordinates and preforms outreach to create treatment agreements with private landowners. Applies for grants and other funding sources for noxious weed control. Mixes and applies necessary herbicides and surfactants. Maintains Spartina and Knotweed related equipment. Maintains and documents landowner agreements, spray records, and yearly site information Attends meetings as required by the Noxious Weed Coordinator. Attends safety classes. Assists with other Natural Resource Division Projects. Supervisory: Supervises Spartina and Knotweed crew as well as seasonally contracted Corps crews.OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: This position will be assigned responsibilities in the County’s Department of Emergency Management (DEM) structure during floods and other emergencies. May be tasked with performing related duties. Related duties as required are duties that may not be specifically listed in the position description but are within the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the employee’s classification of work.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SELECTION PROCESS: Following review of applications and resumes, the highest qualified applicants will be interviewed and may be tested. After a selection is made, all applicants not selected will be notified in writing. Skagit County reserves the right to use applications received for this posting to fill any other positions within this classification which may open within six months following the closing of this position. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Skagit County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. It is the policy of Skagit County to follow all federal and state laws to ensure non-discrimination in its employment practices. American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Notice: Individuals, who need an ADA accommodation to complete the application, test or interview process, please call: (360) 416-1380. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions of this position, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. Changes to the position description may be made at the discretion of the employer.
Under direction of the County Noxious Weed Coordinator, assists in the planning, coordinating, and monitoring of a comprehensive Spartina and Knotweed control program within the County, as required by the Washington State Noxious Weed Control Law, RCW 17.10, and the rules and regulations adopted by the Noxious Weed Coordinator and the Skagit County Noxious Weed Control Board.Salary upon hire is Step 1 through 3 ($25.88/hr. - $27.73/hr.) for a Noxious Weed Technician, dependent upon qualifications. Progressive increases are based upon years of service with Skagit County, up to 10 total steps (top step $34.41/hr.) The Noxious Weed Technician is Range 11 of the General Salary Schedule (Non-union).
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Plans, coordinates, and monitors the Skagit County management plan for Spartina and Knotweed. Provides technical advice and assistance to landowners pertaining to sound Spartina and Knotweed control and/or eradication practices. Assists the noxious weed coordinator with enforcements, landowner notifications and other seasonal noxious weed control and education and outreach activities. Surveys properties to determine infestations, make reports, collect data and field notes, measure areas, and photographs infestations. Sets up weed control programs with landowners, based on approved noxious weed control techniques. Preforms Land inspections for the Washington Weed Free Hay and Mulch (WWHAM) and other applicable noxious weed inspections. Prepares documents and reports as required by the Skagit County Noxious Weed Control Program, Washington Department of Ecology and/or the Department of Agriculture. Coordinates and preforms outreach to create treatment agreements with private landowners. Applies for grants and other funding sources for noxious weed control. Mixes and applies necessary herbicides and surfactants. Maintains Spartina and Knotweed related equipment. Maintains and documents landowner agreements, spray records, and yearly site information Attends meetings as required by the Noxious Weed Coordinator. Attends safety classes. Assists with other Natural Resource Division Projects. Supervisory: Supervises Spartina and Knotweed crew as well as seasonally contracted Corps crews.OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: This position will be assigned responsibilities in the County’s Department of Emergency Management (DEM) structure during floods and other emergencies. May be tasked with performing related duties. Related duties as required are duties that may not be specifically listed in the position description but are within the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the employee’s classification of work.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SELECTION PROCESS: Following review of applications and resumes, the highest qualified applicants will be interviewed and may be tested. After a selection is made, all applicants not selected will be notified in writing. Skagit County reserves the right to use applications received for this posting to fill any other positions within this classification which may open within six months following the closing of this position. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Skagit County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. It is the policy of Skagit County to follow all federal and state laws to ensure non-discrimination in its employment practices. American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Notice: Individuals, who need an ADA accommodation to complete the application, test or interview process, please call: (360) 416-1380. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions of this position, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. Changes to the position description may be made at the discretion of the employer.
Salary : $26 - $34
