Noxious Weed Field Technician Temporary

Job Announcement Noxious Weed Control Seasonal Field Technician Okanogan County Noxious Weed Control Board is accepting applications for three seasonal Noxious Weed Control Field Technicians. These positions typically work April-October, with a beginning salary of $15.92 per hour with Okanogan County retirement benefits. POSITION SUMMARY: This individual will assist the Noxious Weed Control Manager (Manager) in all aspects of Okanogan County’s weed control program, including performing regulatory compliance and providing office support. The Field Technician is required to survey private and state lands as indicated for the presence or absence of noxious weeds. This individual is responsible for his/her own record keeping, photos, posting information, and landowner contacts. This position requires working both outdoors to perform work and inspections as well as in the office to keep the proper records as required by Policies & Procedures and RCW 17.10. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: •Ability to understand Washington State Weed Laws and ensure compliance on private/state land, with enforcement actions as outlined in RCW 17.10, including issuing notices of non-compliance and taking regulatory actions as necessary • Washington State Department of Agriculture Pesticide Consultants/Operator license with an Ag Weed endorsement (Or the ability to acquire this license, and endorsement, within 45 days of employment) • A valid Washington State Drivers’ License • A reliable vehicle of their own (the vehicle will be required to travel off of paved roads) • Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions • Must be able to put in long hours, in extreme heat, during the field season Interested persons are invited to request an application packet in person, from the Okanogan County Noxious Weed Control Board at 1234 S 2nd Ave. To apply, provide a completed Okanogan County employment application with cover letter and resume tothe Okanogan County Noxious Weed Control Board. Applications must be received by the Noxious Weed Control Manager no later than 3:00 p.m.April 2, 2021. For further information call, the Okanogan County Noxious Weed Control Board at 509-422-7165.OkanoganCounty is an equal opportunity employer.