Weed Management Field Inspector - Public Works

Job description

Job Summary This position is primarily responsible for controlling noxious weeds in county-owned parks and medians in county rights-of-way using Integrative Pest Management strategies, in compliance with all applicable State and Federal laws, including RCW 17.10. Responsibilities primarily include operating and maintaining spray equipment, maintaining reports and records on supply usage and coordinating weed control activities with internal departments and external agencies, including other jurisdictions, and educating community members on how to manage noxious weeds, and responding to concerns. This position operates noxious weed survey and vegetation control equipment including, but not limited to, all-terrain vehicles; tractor with mowing deck; personal watercraft; and various hand tools including brush cutters, shovels, machetes, and chainsaws. This position will be required to collect, map, analyze and maintain data on noxious weed infestations using Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software. The Weed Management Field Inspector works under the direction of a Weed Management Field Inspector, Lead, and may be responsible for daily coordin...