Office & Field Assistant – Noxious Weed Control

Job Description

Office & Field Assistant 
32 hours per week

Pend Oreille County is a great place to live, work, and play!

Pend Oreille Country is located in Northeastern Washington, on the border of Northern Idaho and Canada, with Newport, Washington being the County seat. We are just miles from major cities such as Spokane, Washington and Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. We offer rural living, fantastic recreational opportunities, and beautiful scenery.

Full Salary Range (hourly):
Step 1 $21.00     Step 2 $22.26   Step 3 $23.60     Step 4 $25.02   Step 5 $26.52

Hiring Salary Range: Step 1 – $21.00/hour

Benefits include: Subsidized medical insurance for the employee. Optional dental, vision, and medical coverage for dependents. Washington State retirement pension is applicable, plan choices vary. County-paid benefits such as life insurance, long-term disability, Employee Assistance Program, and 12 Company-paid holidays. Pend Oreille County offers a wide range of optional benefits, we are sure that there is a plan to suit your needs.

Job Summary:
This position supports the Pend Oreille County Noxious Weed Board through fieldwork, administrative tasks, and customer service. Key responsibilities include assisting with weed inspections and control efforts, ensuring compliance with weed control and enforcement procedures, and maintaining records and databases. The role also involves preparing documents, supporting workshops and public education efforts, providing information on weed identification and management, and performing general office tasks such as phone support. Work hours may vary seasonally.

Qualifications:

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent preference of 2 years college or vocational training in plant sciences, agriculture, ecology, or entomology
• Ability to read, speak, and write English effectively
• Must successfully pass a background and driving record check.
• While not required, preference is given for holding a current Washington State Department of Agriculture Public Pesticide Operator’s license with aquatic, ornamental, agriculture, and/or right-of-way endorsements.

Work Environment:

Work is primarily outdoors, requiring walking over steep or rough terrain while carrying equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. The role involves exposure to noise, fumes, chemicals, and extreme weather. It requires good hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills for smartphone use, weed identification, and operation of field and office equipment. Some time is spent in an office setting with periods of standing, sitting, and kneeling. The position requires strong interpersonal skills, punctual attendance, and performing duties during regular departmental hours.

Behavioral Standards Summary:
Maintains a respectful, courteous, and professional demeanor with customers, coworkers, and leadership. Demonstrates strong teamwork, initiative, and effective communication. Builds positive working relationships, represents the County in a trustworthy manner, and upholds high standards of honesty and ethical conduct.