What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal - Noxious Weed Control Technician position at Snohomish County?
If you are looking for a full-time summer seasonal job and enjoy working outside, consider joining our Noxious Weed Control team for the summer!
Surface Water Management is hiring five (5) team-oriented, reliable applicants to be a part of the Noxious Weed team's efforts to control noxious weeds throughout Snohomish County in compliance with all applicable State and Federal laws.
If you are passionate about ecological field work, this seasonal position is a great opportunity! You will work on a crew performing a variety of duties involved in noxious weeds work, including surveying & mapping noxious weed populations and controlling them using Integrated Pest Management strategies. Control methods include manual, mechanical, biocontrol, chemical, and cultural.
This job is ideal for anyone looking for an opportunity to see all that Snohomish County has to offer while also assisting in protecting our native ecosystems from the spread of noxious weeds. You will primarily work in an outdoor environment with exposure to all types of weather and terrain, varying degrees of traffic, and occasional contact with citizens. In this role you will be working near traffic and around chemicals and equipment. This position requires the ability to walk in a variety of outdoor terrains, including wading through flowing rivers and muddy salt marshes, with up to 50 lbs on your back.
You will enjoy three-day weekends as the regular working hours are from 6:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Thursday. Occasional evening or weekend work hours possible. Once hired you may request to schedule unpaid time off, as needed and subject to approval. This seasonal position will end on or before 10/30/2025.
Punctuality is important to your success in this role and you will be expected to be on time and ready for work each day. As public servants you will experience the satisfaction of seeing your hard work benefit the communities and citizens of Snohomish County. You can take pride in a job well done.
A valid State of Washington Driver's License is required for this position.
A current or past Washington State Department of Agriculture Pesticide License, with Aquatic Pest Control and/or Right-of-Way Weed Control endorsements, is desired for this position.
Hiring Process:
Application/Hiring Process Steps
All correspondence to the applicant will be sent by email. Check your email inbox for emails from Snohomish County.
On-line Application
Complete and submit the on-line application. Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered for this position: High School Diploma or GED or any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. An environmental or restoration background is preferred.
Eligibility Register
This job posting is to hire several Seasonal Noxious Weed Control Technician I employees and to create an eligibility register. Applicants placed on the eligibility register will expire on 10/30/2025.
Conditional Offer
Applicants who meet minimum qualification will be emailed a Conditional Offer Notice with instructions on how to move forward in the hiring process. The conditions of the offer will include instructions and deadlines on these required steps. Deadlines are strictly enforced.
Washington State Department of Licensing Driver's Abstract:
- Applicants will be emailed instructions on how to acquire and submit a current driver's abstract.
Criminal Background Check:
- Applicants will be emailed a link to complete and consent to an online background check.
Offer Notice
Applicants who have met all the requirements of the Conditional Offer Notice will be emailed an Offer Notice. The Offer Notice will include detailed information outlining the dates and requirements for your hire date/new employee orientation.
SWM is a stormwater utility that provides services to unincorporated Snohomish County. These services are funded by service charges paid by property owners in the unincorporated county. SWM is the largest division in Snohomish County’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources with a biennium budget of $126 million.
SWM works in partnership with other local and regional agencies to improve Snohomish County now and for future generations. SWM provides a variety of programs and services for reducing road and property flooding and preserving and improving the health of Snohomish County's water resources and natural systems. We focus on four core areas of service:
- Drainage and road flooding
- Clean water in rivers, streams and lakes;
- Salmon and marine habitat; and
- River flooding
About the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
The Snohomish County Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) includes the Division of Surface Water Management, the Division of Parks & Recreation, the Office of Energy and Sustainability and the Office of Agriculture and aims to achieve high-priority environmental sustainability goals. Some of the greatest assets we have in Snohomish County are our unparalleled beauty and abundant natural resources. From the Puget Sound and five watersheds, to forestland, lakes, farms, ranches and parks, our quality of life, economic prosperity and future sustainability are dependent on protecting and improving our environmental resources. Visit the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources web page to learn more. For further information on Snohomish County Surface Water Management’s programs, please go to www.surfacewater.info.
About Snohomish County
Snohomish County, north of Seattle, is located in northwest Washington between the Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains. The county has rich scenery, numerous activities, and a thriving economy. Snohomish County is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family. When joining the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, you will work in an environment where innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement are highly encouraged and supported. We are proud to offer an outstanding benefit package to employees and their dependents. We are invested in your success and growth and offer competitive wages, job flexibility and stability, employer paid ORCA cards, and a friendly, diverse team atmosphere where employees are appreciated and make a real difference providing services for our citizens. We strive to not only provide a meaningful job, but a lifelong career.
- Applies herbicides in project areas which include, but are not limited to; roadsides, river corridors, estuaries, public and private property; uses all tools available for noxious weed control as required.
- Maintains complete and accurate written and electronic records and prepares required reports.
- Identifies locations using a Global Position System (GPS).
- Maintains mechanical vegetation control and herbicide application equipment and other related equipment as necessary.
- Establishes the ownership of the property; assists in notifying property owners in person and by mail that noxious weeds are growing on their property and that it is their responsibility to prevent seed dispersal; sends pictures to help identify the plant and how to control the specific noxious weed; may provide technical assistance in the control if the owner requests help; maintains a file for each owner contacted.
- Will drive light-duty County vehicles.
- May supervise control crews when an aquatic license is necessary.
- Staffs educational booth at various events and helps to construct educational displays.
- Performs related duties as required.
- aquatic and terrestrial weed control
- methods and materials used in the control of noxious weeds
- potential hazards associated with the work
- safety rules and regulations
- environmental issues associated with the control of noxious weeds
- Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
- identify noxious weeds and distinguish them from other plants
- read, understand and enforce safety rules and regulations
- deal tactfully and courteously with the general public
- drive a pickup or other light vehicle in a safe and courteous manner
- maintain complete and accurate written records and prepare required reports
- communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- use a Global Position System (GPS) mapping
- ability to lift and carry objects weighing in up to 50 lbs
Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
EEO policy and ADA notice
Salary : $25 - $33
