Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks, which may be found in positions of this class.

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• Conducts field inspections and surveys utilizing GPS/GIS for noxious weeds within the county boundaries to assist with noxious weed control enforcement according to 17.10 RCW, while keeping accurate records of all property visits and survey data.
• Recommends integrated pest management (IPM) control methods to the public.
• Walks, hikes, and works in various physically challenging and hazardous terrains and weather.
• Participates directly in weed control activities, including the use of herbicides and physical removal.
• Manages routine activities and assures timely completion of work.
• Represents the program at community events and answer questions and concerns from the public.
• Complies with program rules and county policies.
• Maintains workplace and vehicles in a clean and organized manner.
• May assist with planning projects and writing reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Possess and maintain a valid Washington Driver’s License and safe driving record.
• Must have experience working with noxious weeds or invasive plant species, or knowledge of plant life cycles or IPM strategies.
• Comfortable working with herbicides: reading labels, properly mixing, and applying herbicides.
• Possess, or obtain within 60 days from initial employment, a Washington State Pesticide Public Operators License and the necessary endorsements on the license as required by law.
• Proficient with Microsoft applications, including Word and Excel (PowerPoint and Publisher desirable.)
• Ability to facilitate conflict resolution in a respectful manner.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently with limited supervision and make sound judgments.
• Must be a self-starter with good organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and establish professional relationships with partner agencies and the public.
• The ability to handle job stress and interact effectively with others in the workplace and the public.
• Able to occasionally adjust work hours to evenings and weekends if necessary due to the nature of the work and the program’s needs.

WORKING CONDITIONS: (The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Mason County provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Employees are exposed to varying weather conditions, herbicides, traffic hazards and operating a vehicle along roadsides, with occasional lifting of objects weighing 25-50 pounds and walking over all types of terrain. Work is performed approximately 70% in the field and 30% in the office during the summer months. Significant driving is required.
The duties of the above position require traversing uneven terrain with limited accessibility, as well as walking, stooping, bending, crawling, reaching, pulling, and twisting. The ability to lift to 50 pounds is required