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This position serves as a Noxious Weed Specialist for the Grays Harbor Noxious Weed Control Board. This is a grant funded full-time position from January 2023 through June 2025, with extension subject to available funding. The Grays Harbor Noxious Weed Control Board is a local unit of government that operates within the Washington State University Extension office, located at 34 Elma McCleary Rd., Elma WA 98541. The Noxious Weed Board is governed by a board of locally appointed community members, representing five districts of the county.\u00a0
The Noxious Weed Specialist works with residents and land managers to assess, evaluate, plan, implement, and monitor practices to minimize the impact of invasive weeds on the economic, ecological, and social resources of our region.\u00a0
The Noxious Weed Specialist position provides technical assistance and project management to the Noxious Weed Program by supporting weed management, outreach, data management, and associated administrative tasks. The Noxious Weed Specialist must have a strong familiarity with invasive plants and their management, strong project management skills; data collection and management; the ability to work independently and as part of a team; and the ability to clearly communicate with Noxious Weed Board staff and project partners both verbally and in writing.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\u00a0<\/h2>\n\u00a0<\/h2>\nEssential Duties<\/h2>\n<\/dt>\n\nEssential Duties\u00a0
\u2022 Project development and management: Develop weed control projects throughout Grays Harbor County. Tasks will involve identifying and evaluating project sites, developing a management plan, implementing restoration efforts, coordinating with partners and contractors, documenting project activities, and monitoring results and outcomes.\u00a0
\u2022 Implementation of weed control activities: Implement a variety of weed control practices throughout Grays Harbor County. This will include implementation of weed control efforts using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices including coordinating restoration contractors. Implementation of weed control activities may require working alone in rugged and undeveloped sites in remote locations.\u00a0
\u2022 Invasive plant surveys: Conduct invasive plant surveys throughout Grays Harbor County to evaluate and document infestations and their extent. The Noxious Weed Specialist must have familiarity with invasive and native plants. Surveys include recording information associated with priority species including size, location, percent cover, and distribution.\u00a0
\u2022 Public outreach and landowner assistance: Provide landowner education and outreach. Tasks will include one-on-one interactions with landowners, helping with the development of outreach materials, attending and participating in outreach events, teaching workshops, meeting with community groups and organizations, presenting information to the public, responding to public inquiries, and contacting landowners to coordinate weed control efforts. Administrative\u00a0
\u2022 Maintain positive working relationships: Responsible for maintaining a positive working relationship with partners, customers, coworkers, board directors, and other officials by being responsive and respectful with people having a diverse range of needs and cultural backgrounds.\u00a0
\u2022 Data management: Collect and manage data associated with invasive plant observations, site information, landowner interactions, and treatments. Tasks will include collecting data, analyzing data, ensuring data quality. Provide trainings and guidance to contractors and partners on the proper use of our mobile data platform. The Noxious Weed Specialist must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, ESRI ArcGIS, and ESRI ArcGIS Online to assist with contractor assignment and data collection in the field.\u00a0
\u2022 Project reporting, documentation, & writing: Provide documentation and report writing in support of all Noxious Weed program activities. This includes documenting weed control activities and methods employed, preparing project summaries and reports, and providing regular and Board of Directors.\u00a0
\u2022 Grants and Contracting: Assist the Noxious Weed Program Manager in preparing grant proposals and contracts as needed to complete work. Specific tasks may include drafting grant proposals, developing project scopes, and reviewing grants, contracts, and agreements.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n
\n\u00a0<\/h2>\n\u00a0<\/h2>\n\u00a0<\/h2>\nQualifications<\/h2>\n<\/dt>\n\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities\u00a0
\u2022 Knowledge of the ecology and biology of native and invasive plant communities in western Washington.\u00a0
\u2022 Knowledge of conservation practices applicable to natural resource conservation on rural and urban properties.\u00a0
\u2022 Knowledge of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) control methods including but not limited to the use of manual, mechanical, cultural, and chemical control practices, as well as the safe and responsible operation of associated weed control equipment, herbicides, sprayers, and personal protection equipment (PPE);\u00a0
\u2022 Skill using computers and field-based technology for correspondence, data entry, data analysis and management using Microsoft Office Suite.\u00a0
\u2022 Skill using computers and field-based technology for GIS\/GPS mapping, data collection, and management.\u00a0
\u2022 Skill in communicating and writing.\u00a0
\u2022 Skill in project management and coordination.\u00a0
\u2022 Ability to work collaboratively with partners.\u00a0
\u2022 Skill in grant and project reporting\u00a0
\u2022 Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.\u00a0
\u2022 Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle during daylight hours, after dark, and during inclement weather.\u00a0
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND QUALIFICATIONS\u00a0
\u2022 A Bachelor\u2019s degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, weed science, natural resource management, or related science, and three years of comparable experience working for a natural resource organization, agency, or business; or five years of comparable experience working for a natural resource organization, agency, or business.\u00a0
\u2022 Experience working with on-the-ground implementation of conservation practices associated with invasive species\/native plant ecology and management. \u2022 Experience collecting field data and maintaining field notes.\u00a0
\u2022 Must have a current Public Pesticide Applicator\u2019s license or secure a license within three months of hire date.\u00a0
\u2022 Sufficient mobility and ability, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform the physical functions of the job, both in the office and in the field.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n
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