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Bingham County Weed Technician II

Is recruiting for the position of Weed Technician II. Salary starts at $17.50/hour DOQ/DOE. Full time - county benefits included: including 13 paid holidays/6 weeks paid parental leave, health insurance, Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI). Closing date: open until filled. Pay grade: N12. FLSA designation: non-exempt.

Purpose of class/primary function: The primary function of an employee in this class is to perform herbicide and pesticide applications, cleanup, and maintenance of vehicles and spraying equipment. This position may provide direct supervision to subordinate, seasonal and year-round Weeds Division staff. The employee in this class also assists in performing administrative functions of the department as directed and assists with supervision and management of the seasonal mowing operation. The work is performed under the supervision of the Weed Superintendent with some latitude granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The principal duties of this class are performed outdoors and may include working in adverse weather conditions and hazards involving the use of spraying equipment and hazardous chemicals. Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Essential duties and responsibilities (will vary by assignment):

• Assists with routine administrative functions including: recordkeeping, inventory, ordering supplies, billings, and providing information to land owners regarding vegetation management;
• Assists in surveying the county in search of noxious weeds, including plotting and mapping problem sites and communicating with landowners regarding regulations pertaining to weed control;
• Calculates chemical application concentrations and rates per acre and mixes chemicals based on correct proportions for the job;
• Oversees and assists with the seasonal mowing/trimming of County rights-of-way in a safe and effective manner;
• Operates motor vehicle with spraying equipment to perform safe application of herbicides and pesticides after assessing environmental and other conditions affecting the job;
• Performs basic maintenance on spray equipment;
• Performs basic maintenance on tractors, mowers, and trimmers including lubrication, adjustments, and changing mower blades;
• Maintains reports, documentation and other records such as chemical inventories, prices, safety and maintenance and Material Safety Data Sheets;
• Conducts weed treatment and experimental control including collecting specimens of weeds for identification and study and maintaining weed identification records;
• Assists with training and supervision of full time and seasonal applicators;
• Enforces policies for weed control;
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County policies, procedures, and safety practices.

Other duties and responsibilities may perform the duties of the Weeds Superintendent in the latters absence; assists in investigating concerns of the public related to weed issues; stays abreast of new invaders and latest weed prevention techniques; may work as a truck driver and/or snowplow operator as required; performs other related duties as required.

Competency requirements knowledge of: applicable regulations and policies regarding safe work practices, including application of herbicides and pesticides; EPA guidelines and regulations; county geography and GPS mapping; customer service skills; personal computers and job-related software; supervisory practices and procedures; safe and correct operation of a four wheel drive vehicle and spraying equipment. Ability to: