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Job Description

Department : Public Works

Position Title : Noxious Weed Tech / PW Maintenance Seasonal

Union Covered : No

BOLI Exempt : No

9 month seasonal position March through November

Assigned to Pendleton

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The individual will work directly with the Umatilla County Vegetation Manager surveying, monitoring, and treating noxious weeds throughout the county and assisting the Public Works Department on various projects throughout the year.

Herbicide treatments will be completed throughout the county on various municipalities, county, state, federal, and tribal lands.

Equipment will include but not limited to the use of mower, 4x4 manual pick-up, UTV, ATV, backpack sprayer and various hand tools. Assistance with drone pesticide application set up and tear down, mixing and loading, and survey operations.

The individual may assist the public works department with brush removal, traffic control, and various other duties when necessary

Upon hiring; if the individual does not have a public pesticide applicator license (PPA), they will receive a directly supervised trainee license from the Oregon Department of Agriculture. A PPA license with agricultural and ROW categories will be required within the first 6 months of employment. Study materials and training will be provided to pass the necessary tests to acquire the PPA with appropriate categories.

REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION

Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

Must possess a public applicators license with ROW Regulatory Weed, and Agriculture Herbicide categories. (Must be obtained within the first 6 months of employment)

Must have a basic knowledge of the tools, equipment, methods, materials and procedures used in noxious and roadside weed control.

The ability to perform strenuous manual tasks and to withstand exposure to variable weather conditions.

During emergency situations such as flood, fire, or emergency situations he / she must be willing to perform the job / task necessary as directed with available equipment during whatever shift or hours necessary.

Must be able routinely carry, lift and / or move equipment / tools up to 50 pounds uphill / downhill on uneven ground.

Valid Oregon driver's license and good driving record.

Must successfully pass a background check.

Demonstrated ability to prioritize work assignments and perform duties with minimal supervision.

Self-motivation and a willingness to function as a team member with the ability to interact well with the general public and various agencies.

Must be coachable, be able to accept direction, be receptive to feedback, and be willing to learn.

Use of Umatilla County application is MANDATORY and must be submitted via our online portal at https : / / umatilla.casellehire.com / jobs / . Anyone who qualifies for Veterans' Preference in Public Employment provided for in OAR 839-006-0435; please include proper certification (OAR 839-006-0465) with your application. Any applicant with a disability who needs reasonable accommodation in any step of the application or hiring process to assist or to demonstrate qualifications or to perform the essential functions of the job for which the applicant is applying should inform the Human Resources Department.

Umatilla County provides employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants, without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status or any other status protected by applicable Federal, Oregon, or Local Law.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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