About the Department

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Contract seasonal employees in this position are responsible for surveying, monitoring, and controlling state- and county-listed noxious weeds in the field, including the safe handling and application of herbicides in accordance with applicable regulations and County policy.

Hours worked per week are generally 40 hours per week from approximately April through October. Work hours may include early mornings, extended days, and occasional weekends depending on weather conditions and project needs. EOE, Veterans Preference.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

This position works under the immediate supervision of the Weed Inspector.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervision of other employees is not a responsibility of positions in this classification.

Link for Veterans Preference Form:http://www.malheurco.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Veterans-Preference.pdf
If you are a Qualified Veteran or Qualified Disabled Veteran and would like to be granted preference in the selection and hiring process, please fill out this Veterans' Preference Form and provide proof of eligibility by submitting a copy of form DD-214 or 215 (copy 4). This completed form and required supporting documentation must be submitted with your application in order for consideration for Veterans' Preference.

Link for Malheur County Resident Preference Form:

https://www.malheurco.org/wp-content/uploads/Departments/Admin/Menu-Links/50-Resident-Applicant-Preference-Form.pdfIf you are a Malheur County Resident that plans to stay in Malheur County for the next 5 years and would like to be granted preference in the selection and hiring process, please read, fill out this form and attach it to your application.

Position Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(The following description of duties may not be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned at the discretion of management.)

Surveying public, private, state, and federal lands for the presence of listed noxious weeds; identification of priority species; mapping and documentation of infestations.
Application of herbicides using backpack sprayers, ATV/UTV-mounted equipment, and handguns in compliance with pesticide label requirements and County policies.
Manual removal or mechanical control of selected noxious weed species as directed.
Mixing, loading, transporting, and storing herbicides in accordance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
Completing accurate and detailed pesticide application records, survey logs, and monitoring documentation.
Assisting with equipment maintenance, calibration, cleaning, and decontamination to prevent the spread of noxious weeds.
Operating County vehicles, including pickup trucks and trailers, and operating ATV/UTV equipment in rough or unimproved terrain.
Courteously meeting and dealing effectively with other employees, landowners, outside agency personnel, and the public.

Regular physical attendance at the employer’s facility is required.

Minimum Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Six months of experience in weed control, agriculture, rangeland management, pest control, or related field work;
OR

A satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of the position.

Other Qualifications

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Experience with noxious weed identification, particularly eastern Oregon species
• Experience operating ATV/UTV spray equipment
• Experience driving pickup trucks and towing trailers
• Experience with GPS data collection or mapping
• Experience handling, mixing, and applying herbicides

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED BY THIS POSITION:

Knowledge of: basic noxious weed identification; herbicide safety procedures; field survey techniques.
Ability to: accurately identify common noxious weed species; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; work independently without direct supervision; comprehend and follow instructions; courteously meet and deal effectively with other employees, department heads, outside agency personnel, landowners, and the public.
Skill in: safe operation of ATV/UTV equipment in rough terrain, including loading and unloading from trailer or truck; safe handling and application of herbicides; use of GPS units for location data collection.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed primarily in the field and may subject the employee to adverse conditions including heat, wind, rain, dust, and uneven terrain. Work may occur in remote rangeland, riparian corridors, and rights-of-way. Exposure to herbicides, insects, livestock, and wildlife is possible.

Work requires standing, walking, kneeling, bending, climbing, lifting and moving up to 50 pounds, pushing, pulling, and reaching.

Benefits

: There are no benefits associated with this position.

Supplemental Questions

Do you have experience operating GPS units?

Do you have experience safely operating an ATV and UTV?

Do you have six months experience in pest or weed control work in the private sector or with a public pest control agency?

Do you have experience mixing herbicide and pesticide?

Do you have experience with identifying noxious weeds? Please explain.

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer: Malheur County
Address: 251 B Street West

Vale, Oregon, 97918
Phone: 541-473-5183
Website: http://www.malheurco.org

Seasonal Noxious Weed Control Technician