Noxious Weed Supervisor – Public Works Leader

Reno County, Kansas; South Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Reno County is seeking a Supervisor for Noxious Weed - Public Works to lead and train a crew in weed control, safety, and compliance with Kansas law. The role includes inspections, reporting to authorities, and coordinating chemical treatments and equipment use.

The successful candidate will manage operations on county roads, maintain data in our weed software, ensure proper licensing, and support public awareness initiatives and enforcement actions.

Qualifications

• Requires GED or high school diploma.
• Employee is responsible for obtaining and maintaining any certification and licensing requirements relative to the position.
• Previous 2 years’ experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct, train, and supervise a crew to provide weed control, consultation, recommendations, weed identification, and safe chemical usage.
• Increase public awareness of noxious weeds through correspondence, treatment, and enforcement notices; enforce the Kansas Noxious Weed Law; perform inspections and report to State Board of Agriculture.
• Maintain noxious weed data in software; sell chemicals to control and eradicate noxious weeds; complete reports and surveys for State Board of Agriculture.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Kansas Class B CDL

Commercial applicator license (6 & 9-A)

Job description

Reno County is seeking a Supervisor for Noxious Weed - Public Works to lead and train a crew in weed control, safety, and compliance with Kansas law. The role includes inspections, reporting to authorities, and coordinating chemical treatments and equipment use.

The successful candidate will manage operations on county roads, maintain data in our weed software, ensure proper licensing, and support public awareness initiatives and enforcement actions.