Noxious Weed Assistant

Careers with Geary County; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Geary County is seeking a Noxious Weed Assistant to help enforce state weed control laws and support the HHW/chemicals program. The role communicates program information to residents and assists with noxious weed management in coordination with the Noxious Weed Supervisor.

The position involves pesticide handling, equipment operation, and record-keeping in a Public Works setting. A Class C CDL, certifications, and physical capability to perform field work are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent; weed control and chemical application experience preferred.
• Current Class C Kansas CDL.
• Technical certificates required within 6 months of hire and maintained during employment.
• Commercial Applicator Certification.
• Noxious Weed Inspectors Certification.
• OSHA HazWhopper State Certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintains records on all work performed.
• Gathers data for state and federal reports.
• Educates public through written materials.
• Assists in weed control and chemical application tasks.
• Operates spray trucks and related equipment.

Skills

Weed control knowledge

Pesticide handling

Calibrating equipment

Reading label information

Public interaction

Education

High School diploma or GED

Commercial Applicator Certification

Noxious Weed Inspectors Certification

OSHA HazWhopper Certification

Tools

GPS

GIS data

Microsoft Office

Office equipment

Job description

Job Title

Job Title Noxious Weed Assistant FLSA Non Exempt Salary Range 30 Reports To Noxious Weed Supervisor PCN PW1021 Department Public Works Department Date February 2015

JOB SUMMARY

The job duties of the Noxious Weed Assistant include but are not limited to assist in fulfilling the state laws on noxious weed control and the household hazardous wasteagricultural chemical program HHWAGCHEM; to work with citizens in communicating information about the programs of the department; to work with public to enforce the Kansas Noxious Weed Control Act; and to provide responsive courteous and efficient service to County residents and the general public Performs other duties as required

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties described below are indicative of what the Noxious Weed Assistant might be asked to perform This job description is to incorporate any County resolutions for the position of Noxious Weed Assistant This position description is not designed to list all tasks and responsibilities of this position Geary County reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need may arise This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment

Administrative Tasks

• Maintains records on all work performed
• Gathers data and information for the noxious weed supervisor for required state and federal organization reports
• Educates public through written promotion
• Maintains visual and analytical evaluations
• Prepares non compliance notices
• Attends training sessions on new chemicals label changes and procedures and new laws and regulations concerning the use of pesticides

Pesticide Application

• Works with farmers townships and cities with weed problems and noxious weed eradication
• Prepares chemical and pesticide solutions
• Spraying roadside for noxious weeds

Chemical Handling

• Loads and unloads chemicals and HHWAGCHEM segregate HHWAGCHEM products by SDS categories
• Bulk specific materials in HHWAGCHEM and E Waste for recycling or incinerating
• Recycling Assist in county recycling collection point including loading and unloading recycling bins preparing for and transporting bins to regional recycling center

Equipment Operation

• Operates other equipment in the public works area such as front end loader backhoe dump truck snow plow side mount tractor mowers boom mower forklift and all terrain vehicles with a sprayer or blade
• Performs mowing operations in the summer and snowplowing in the winter along with other special assignments as requested from time to time
• Maintains the equipment

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill andor ability required at the time of hire or for the continuation of employment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED equivalentThree 3 years of experience of weed control and chemical application experience
• A current Class C Kansas CDL
• Technical certificates required within 6 months of hire and maintained during employment
• Commercial Applicator Certification
• Noxious Weed Inspectors Certification
• OSHA HazWhopper State Certification

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of state noxious weed laws pesticides chemicals and their application
• Knowledge of calibrating equipment and equipment maintenance
• Ability to read understand and analyze label recommendations
• Ability to operate a spray truck spray equipment and other related equipment
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor when dealing with the public
• Ability to comprehend retain and apply County State and Federal policies and legislation ie local resolutions procedure manuals SDS sheets safety manuals; and warning labels

EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Ability to operate various types of office equipment standard office equipment computer and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office software etc
• Ability to operate a spray truck spray equipment and other related equipment
• Ability to use GPS and GIS data relating to county landmarks roads etc
• Other equipment could be required

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a professional and friendly manner with customers citizens co workers and management
• Ability to communicate in both written and verbal form
• Ability to develop interpret and implement local policies and procedures; written instructions general correspondence Federal State and local regulations SDS sheets safety manuals operating and repair manuals etc and warning labels

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to perform complex mathematical calculations
• Ability to prepare and administer annual division budget

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to respond to complaints and grievances posed by the public
• Ability to define problems and deal with a variety of situations
• Ability to think quickly maintain self control and adapt to stressful situations
• Ability to use good judgment and effectively solve problems

PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical and work environments described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions Physical Environment The duties of this job include physical activities such as stooping kneeling standing reaching walking lifting andor move up to 50 pounds grasping talking hearinglistening seeingobserving and repetitive motions Specific vision abilities required by this job include close distance and peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus Work Environment Works in both an indoor setting as well as outdoors Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather when required Due to the volume scope size of staff and nature of public service this office provides full time regular attendance is essential