Noxious Weeds Control Specialist II

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Position Duties

• What You Will Be Doing : Conduct field surveys to identify, document and map noxious weed infestations. Coordinate rapid response weed control protocols for high-priority infestations. Engage land managers regarding regulatory compliance requirements and provide educational and technical assistance. Enter and maintain data in program databases (spatial and relational databases). Conduct municipal partner and community outreach, public presentations, trainings and educational events.
• Conduct field surveys to identify, document and map noxious weed infestations.
• Coordinate rapid response weed control protocols for high-priority infestations.
• Engage land managers regarding regulatory compliance requirements and provide educational and technical assistance.
• Enter and maintain data in program databases (spatial and relational databases).
• Conduct municipal partner and community outreach, public presentations, trainings and educational events.

Minimum Qualifications

• Qualifications You Bring : Subject matter expert in noxious weed identification, biology, control, and impacts. Demonstrated field experience and expertise in managing noxious weed infestations and their impacts to natural resources. Demonstrated ability to do field work and weed control activities in challenging terrain including urban areas, wetlands, rivers, streams, and lakes. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with the public on difficult, sensitive and technical issues, both verbally and in writing. Familiarity with integrated pest management and weed control methods including cultural, chemical, biocontrol, and manual methods. Ability to successfully plan and manage complex weed control projects across multiple species and timelines. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines, prioritizing work and managing own time. Physical Requirements: Ability to do field work and weed control activities in challenging terrain including wetlands, rivers, streams, and lakes. Ability to carry heavy loads on back (up to 45 pounds) over very uneven terrain Ability to work in a range of difficult conditions including inclement weather – rain, heat, etc. Ability to drive/operate work vehicle in a range of difficult driving conditions ranging from dense urban to highway to unpaved off-road, and inclement weather. Workplace Exposures : Field work and weed control activities in challenging terrain including dense forest, wetlands, rivers, streams, and lakes Proximity to spiny poisonous plants Stinging insects Use of herbicides Driving a variety of vehicles Competencies You Bring: Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Plans and Aligns: Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments. Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Required Licenses: Hold or able to obtain a WSDA Pesticide Applications License with Aquatic Endorsement within 30 days of hire. WA State Drivers License It Would Be Great If You Also Bring: Demonstrated success developing, managing, and expanding environmental services projects to improve ecological and social outcomes on a landscape scale. Demonstrated field experience and expertise in managing noxious weed infestations and their impacts to natural resoures. Familiarity with integrated pest management and weed control methods including chemical, biocontrol, and manual methods.
• Subject matter expert in noxious weed identification, biology, control, and impacts.
• Demonstrated field experience and expertise in managing noxious weed infestations and their impacts to natural resources.
• Demonstrated ability to do field work and weed control activities in challenging terrain including urban areas, wetlands, rivers, streams, and lakes.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with the public on difficult, sensitive and technical issues, both verbally and in writing.
• Familiarity with integrated pest management and weed control methods including cultural, chemical, biocontrol, and manual methods.
• Ability to successfully plan and manage complex weed control projects across multiple species and timelines. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines, prioritizing work and managing own time.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to do field work and weed control activities in challenging terrain including wetlands, rivers, streams, and lakes.
• Ability to carry heavy loads on back (up to 45 pounds) over very uneven terrain
• Ability to work in a range of difficult conditions including inclement weather – rain, heat, etc.
• Ability to drive/operate work vehicle in a range of difficult driving conditions ranging from dense urban to highway to unpaved off-road, and inclement weather.
• Field work and weed control activities in challenging terrain including dense forest, wetlands, rivers, streams, and lakes
• Proximity to spiny poisonous plants
• Stinging insects
• Use of herbicides
• Driving a variety of vehicles
• Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Plans and Aligns: Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Hold or able to obtain a WSDA Pesticide Applications License with Aquatic Endorsement within 30 days of hire.
• WA State Drivers License
• Demonstrated success developing, managing, and expanding environmental services projects to improve ecological and social outcomes on a landscape scale.
• Demonstrated field experience and expertise in managing noxious weed infestations and their impacts to natural resoures.
• Familiarity with integrated pest management and weed control methods including chemical, biocontrol, and manual methods.

Other Qualifications

• Onsite Work Details: The Noxious Weed Control team works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson, Seattle, Washington 98104. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible. Union Representation: This position is not represented by a union. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team . dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. Applicant Instructions: We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews. Please ensure that your application materials clearly detail how your skills and experience meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this posting. Complete Application (Required) Resume (Required) Cover Letter (Required) Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening. Discover More About the Division: Visit our website . Discover More About DNRP : Visit our website , explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out at Facebook , X (formerly Twitter) , LinkedIn , TikTok , Instagram , YouTube and Keeping King County Green News . Sign up for Job Alerts to be notified of additional career opportunities with King County. Select the Natural Resources category for DNRP opportunities and explore other categories of interest. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. Application Process If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County’s vision for unified, equitable, and high performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable, ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or you would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact Calvin Rivers at [email protected] . King County's Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values unite us. King County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency, delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action-oriented, creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles, engage directly with communities, and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team, we uphold high ethical and stewardship standards, embrace change, stay curious, and continuously improve. Across all interactions, we listen first, act quickly, and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust. 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Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
• We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews. Please ensure that your application materials clearly detail how your skills and experience meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this posting.
• Complete Application (Required)
• Resume (Required)
• Cover Letter (Required)
• Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.

Benefits

• King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs: Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan Transportation program and ORCA transit pass 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays Generous vacation and paid sick leave Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves Flexible Spending Account Wellness programs Onsite activity centers Employee Giving Program Employee assistance programs Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position Training and career development programs For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page . This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass. For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan Transportation program and ORCA transit pass 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays Generous vacation and paid sick leave Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves Flexible Spending Account Wellness programs Onsite activity centers Employee Giving Program Employee assistance programs Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position Training and career development programs
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan Transportation program and ORCA transit pass 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays Generous vacation and paid sick leave Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves Flexible Spending Account Wellness programs Onsite activity centers Employee Giving Program Employee assistance programs Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position Training and career development programs
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan Transportation program and ORCA transit pass 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays Generous vacation and paid sick leave Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves Flexible Spending Account Wellness programs Onsite activity centers Employee Giving Program Employee assistance programs Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position Training and career development programs
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays Generous vacation and paid sick leave Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves Flexible Spending Account Wellness programs Onsite activity centers Employee Giving Program Employee assistance programs Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position Training and career development programs
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays Generous vacation and paid sick leave Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves Flexible Spending Account Wellness programs Onsite activity centers Employee Giving Program Employee assistance programs Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position Training and career development programs
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves Flexible Spending Account Wellness programs Onsite activity centers Employee Giving Program Employee assistance programs Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position Training and career development programs
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves Flexible Spending Account Wellness programs Onsite activity centers Employee Giving Program Employee assistance programs Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position Training and career development programs
• Flexible Spending Account Wellness programs Onsite activity centers Employee Giving Program Employee assistance programs Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position Training and career development programs
• Wellness programs Onsite activity centers Employee Giving Program Employee assistance programs Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position Training and career development programs
• Onsite activity centers Employee Giving Program Employee assistance programs Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position Training and career development programs
• Employee Giving Program Employee assistance programs Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position Training and career development programs
• Employee assistance programs Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position Training and career development programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position Training and career development programs
• Training and career development programs

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