Supervisor - Noxious Weed

Supervisor - Noxious Weed - Public Works

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Job Purpose and Objectives:

Direct, train, and work with crew of skilled and semi-skilled workers to provide service, consultation, recommendations, weed identification, and safe chemical usage to promote the reduction of noxious weeds with proper chemical treatments. Increase public awareness of noxious weeds through correspondence, treatment, and enforcement notices, promote safe handling and application of pesticides, enforce the Kansas Noxious Weed Law, perform inspections, and treat weeds on county road right-of-way, complete reports and surveys for the State Board of Agriculture, sell chemicals to control and eradicate noxious weeds, maintain noxious weed data in the noxious weed software program, and other duties associated with Reno County Road & Bridge.

Position Requirements and Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in the full job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum level high school graduate or have an equivalent general educational development certificate (GED).

• Employee is responsible for obtaining and maintaining any certification and licensing requirements relative to the position.

• Previous 2 years’ experience preferred.

Certifications / Licenses:

• Possess and maintain a valid Kansas Class B CDL.

• Possess a 6 & 9-A category commercial applicator’s certificate from the State of Kansas.

• Obtain a current Commercial Pesticide Certification.

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Compensation within the listed pay range is tailored to relatable and transferrable experience.