See Below
Contact: michelle.kobuki@kingcounty.gov or (206) 296-8022 for questions regarding this announcement.
WORK SCHEDULE: This position is based on a 40-hour workweek and works approximately 7-8 months a year. It is covered by the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and therefore overtime eligible. The workweek is normally 8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m., Monday through Friday. Attendance at meetings outside of normal working hours may be required.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The King County Noxious Weed Control Program works to prevent and reduce the economic, environmental and social impacts of noxious weeds in King County. The program’s focus is to achieve voluntary control of noxious weeds through education and technical assistance to landowners. Where this fails, regulatory compliance procedures may be used. The persons hired for these positions will work closely with the Noxious Weed Control Program Manager, other agencies and private landowners to develop and implement noxious weed control activities in a defined region of the county. The person will be responsible for the noxious weed control outputs in that region. For more information about the Program, please see: http://dnr.metrokc.gov/wlr/lands/weeds/prog_info.htm
Duties:
- Conduct field surveys to identify, document and map noxious weed infestations.
- Frequent contact with landowners, providing information and technical assistance in plant identification and control options
- Communications with landowners to notify them of weed infestations, regulatory compliance requirements, and to provide educational and technical services regarding weed management.
- Respond to requests for weed management information from citizens and landowners.
- Maintain data in program databases (spatial and relational databases).
- Prepare written reports, letters and enforcement notices.
- Conduct and or gather research on the best methods for control or eradication of noxious weeds
- Participate directly in weed control activities, including the physical removal of
- Facilitates weed management efforts by working with volunteer and landowner groups
- Coordinate noxious weed management projects involving a range of stakeholders
- Conduct community outreach, public presentations training and educational events. Throughout the year, may serve at public events and fairs to answer questions about noxious weeds. Will also provide workshops and presentations throughout the year.