Noxious Weed Inspector

Job Description

Noxious Weed Inspector
Salary $17.13 – $20.40 Hourly

Description
This is a seasonal, extra help position with the Mason County Noxious Weed Control Board.

The Noxious Weed Control Inspector is responsible for identifying noxious weeds, collecting data, communicating with landowners, prescribing control methods, handling, and applying herbicides, documenting treatments, attending educational events, participating in workshops, and training courses, following the rules and regulations set by the Mason County Noxious Weed Control Board and Mason County Policy, working with partner organizations, and organizing educational and volunteer events.

This position is based on a 20-30-hour workweek and works approximately 5 months.

Minimum Qualifications
•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.