We pay 80% to 95% of medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums. County contributes to a retirement account for you. You earn Paid Time Off (PTO), plus you will receive 108 hours of annual paid holidays!!! Come join our Duchesne County team.
POSITION PROFILE
Assist to detect and treat noxious weeds. Examine all land under the jurisdiction of the County Weed Control Board to determine whether this chapter and the regulations of the commissioner have been met, compile data on infested areas, to consult and advise upon matters pertaining to the best and most practical method of noxious weed control and prevention, to render assistance and direction for the most effective control and prevention, to investigate violations of this chapter, to enforce noxious weed controls with the county, and to perform any other duties required by the Weed Department Supervisor.
Essential Functions
Assist with department administrative functions and departmental purchasing needs, i.e., chemicals, equipment, etc.
Operate equipment and apply herbicide.
Collecting new and current information available to Weed Control Officers.
Receives and investigates complaints of noxious weeds throughout the county; identifies the variety of weeds and the most effective herbicide to be used in its control; schedules and monitors operation of county spray projects on public and private land; enforces various laws governing the programs; initiates sanctions for violations of laws and regulations.
Assist with the biological control program.
Collect and input GIS data.
Repairs and maintains spray equipment.
Participate in coordinated weed management areas.
Receives and investigates complaints of noxious weeds throughout the county; identifies the variety of weed and the most effective herbicide to be used in its control; schedules and monitors operation of county spray projects on public and private land; enforces various laws governing the programs; initiates sanctions for violations of laws and regulations.
Work for other County Departments during the winter season - including but not limited to plowing snow for the Road Department, assisting the Buildings and Grounds Department with outstanding projects, or any other related project as assigned by the County Commission.
Must be able to pass a drug screen and a background check.
Must possess and maintain a valid Utah Driver's License.
General and Category 6 Pesticide Certification is required (Can be obtained after hire).
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