Supervisor - Noxious Weed

Reno County, Kansas - Government; South Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Reno County, Kansas - Government is seeking a Supervisor for Noxious Weed in Public Works. The role leads a crew to identify noxious weeds, oversee safe chemical treatments, and enforce relevant laws.

Responsibilities include inspections, reporting, and maintaining weed data with specialized software. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, a valid Kansas Class B CDL, and pesticide certifications (6 & 9-A; current pesticide certification).

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED required.
• Valid Kansas Class B CDL.
• Commercial Pesticide Certification required.
• 6 & 9-A category commercial applicator certification.
• Current Commercial Pesticide Certification.
• 2 years’ experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct, train, and supervise a crew to identify and treat noxious weeds.
• Promote safe chemical usage and inspections on county roads.
• Prepare reports and enforce notices under the Kansas Noxious Weed Law.
• Maintain noxious weed data and operate related software.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Noxious weed software

Job description

Supervisor - Noxious Weed - Public Works

Reno County Mission: We serve the community through effective leadership and innovation to enhance the quality of life in Reno County.

Reno County Values: Professionalism, Ownership, Service, Integrity, Teamwork

Work where we have a strong team culture! County employees work together across departments to solve challenges and improve services. The supportive, team-oriented environment fosters innovation and pride in service.

Job Purpose and Objectives:

Direct, train, and work with crew of skilled and semi-skilled workers to provide service, consultation, recommendations, weed identification, and safe chemical usage to promote the reduction of noxious weeds with proper chemical treatments. Increase public awareness of noxious weeds through correspondence, treatment, and enforcement notices, promote safe handling and application of pesticides, enforce the Kansas Noxious Weed Law, perform inspections, and treat weeds on county road right-of-way, complete reports and surveys for the State Board of Agriculture, sell chemicals to control and eradicate noxious weeds, maintain noxious weed data in the noxious weed software program, and other duties associated with Reno County Road & Bridge.

Position Requirements and Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in the full job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum level high school graduate or have an equivalent general educational development certificate (GED).
• Employee is responsible for obtaining and maintaining any certification and licensing requirements relative to the position.
• Previous 2 years’ experience preferred.

Certifications / Licenses:

• Possess and maintain a valid Kansas Class B CDL.
• Possess a 6 & 9-A category commercial applicator’s certificate from the State of Kansas.
• Obtain a current Commercial Pesticide Certification.

Compensation within the listed pay range is tailored to relatable and transferrable experience.