Noxious Weed Assistant

Job Title Noxious Weed Assistant FLSA Non Exempt Salary Range 30 Reports To Noxious Weed Supervisor PCN PW1021 Department Public Works Department Date February 2015 JOB SUMMARY The job duties of the Noxious Weed Assistant include but are not limited to assist in fulfilling the state laws on noxious weed control and the household hazardous wasteagricultural chemical program HHWAGCHEM; to work with citizens in communicating information about the programs of the department; to work with public to enforce the Kansas Noxious Weed Control Act; and to provide responsive courteous and efficient service to County residents and the general public Performs other duties as required DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The duties described below are indicative of what the Noxious Weed Assistant might be asked to perform This job description is to incorporate any County resolutions for the position of Noxious Weed Assistant This position description is not designed to list all tasks and responsibilities of this position Geary County reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need may arise This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment Administrative Tasks Maintains records on all work performed Gathers data and information for the noxious weed supervisor for required state and federal organization reports Educates public through written promotion Maintains visual and analytical evaluations Prepares non compliance notices Attends training sessions on new chemicals label changes and procedures and new laws and regulations concerning the use of pesticides Pesticide Application Works with farmers townships and cities with weed problems and noxious weed eradication Prepares chemical and pesticide solutions Spraying roadside for noxious weeds Chemical Handling Loads and unloads chemicals and HHWAGCHEM segregate HHWAGCHEM products by SDS categories Bulk specific materials in HHWAGCHEM and E Waste for recycling or incinerating Recycling Assist in county recycling collection point including loading and unloading recycling bins preparing for and transporting bins to regional recycling center Equipment Operation Operates other equipment in the public works area such as front end loader backhoe dump truck snow plow side mount tractor mowers boom mower forklift and all terrain vehicles with a sprayer or blade Performs mowing operations in the summer and snowplowing in the winter along with other special assignments as requested from time to time Maintains the equipment QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill andor ability required at the time of hire or for the continuation of employment MINIMUM QUALIFCATIONS High School diploma or GED equivalentThree 3 years of experience of weed control and chemical application experienceA current Class C Kansas CDLTechnical certificates required within 6 months of hire and maintained during employmentCommercial Applicator CertificationNoxious Weed Inspectors CertificationOSHA HazWhopper State CertificationSKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of state noxious weed laws pesticides chemicals and their applicationKnowledge of calibrating equipment and equipment maintenanceAbility to read understand and analyze label recommendationsAbility to operate a spray truck spray equipment and other related equipmentAbility to maintain a professional demeanor when dealing with the publicAbility to comprehend retain and apply County State and Federal policies and legislation ie local resolutions procedure manuals SDS sheets safety manuals; and warning labelsEQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED Ability to operate various types of office equipment standard office equipment computer and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office software etcAbility to operate a spray truck spray equipment and other related equipmentAbility to use GPS and GIS data relating to county landmarks roads etcOther equipment could be required LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a professional and friendly manner with customers citizens co workers and managementAbility to communicate in both written and verbal formAbility to develop interpret and implement local policies and procedures; written instructions general correspondence Federal State and local regulations SDS sheets safety manuals operating and repair manuals etc and warning labelsMATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to perform complex mathematical calculationsAbility to prepare and administer annual division budgetREASONING ABILITY Ability to respond to complaints and grievances posed by the publicAbility to define problems and deal with a variety of situationsAbility to think quickly maintain self control and adapt to stressful situationsAbility to use good judgment and effectively solve problemsPHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical and work environments described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions Physical Environment The duties of this job include physical activities such as stooping kneeling standing reaching walking lifting andor move up to 50 pounds grasping talking hearinglistening seeingobserving and repetitive motionsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close distance and peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focusWork Environment Works in both an indoor setting as well as outdoors Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather when requiredDue to the volume scope size of staff and nature of public service this office provides full time regular attendance is essential