La Plata County Weed Department: Weed Mapping Tech- Identifies & locates invasive vegetation, brush & trees; maps noxious weeds using GPS & GIS equipment; maintains weed mgt data & provides accurate notification to landowners regarding noxious weeds. Seasonal PT June thru November. $21.50/hr. Vacation & sick hours provided. Application deadline 4pm 7/29/24. Apply online at http://co.laplata.co.us/jobs or at computer kiosk @ La Plata County, 1101 E 2nd Ave, Durango. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
CLASS TITLE:NOXIOUS WEED MAPPING TECHNICIANGRADE: G07 DEPARTMENT:PUBLIC WORKS FLSA STATUS: N REPORTS TO:ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST SEASONAL POSITION DATE: 05/03, REVISED 05/22
JOB SUMMARY: Identifies and locates invasive vegetation, brush and trees; maps noxious weeds using Global Positioning System (G.P.S.) and GIS (geographic information systems) equipment; maintains weed management data and provides accurate notification to landowners regarding noxious weeds as required in the Colorado Weed Management Act and La Plata County Code.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the American with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks. Those responsibilities that are performed are delivered within the framework of intermediate level experience and qualifications recognizing appropriate supervisory review and oversight.
Locates, identifies and maps noxious weeds using a laptop mapping system.
Performs GIS analyzing tasks and post processing of data collected in field.
Generates weed management notices and prepares mailing to appropriate landowners.
Researches files to determine property ownership, mailing addresses, legal description, and acreage.
Other related duties as assigned.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.
MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED:
Laptop (windows) Android tablet Simple Office Equipment Global Positioning System Field Data Collection Equipment MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Education and Experience:
College courses in GIS and those related to environmental science. Experience with ArcMap and editing vector data. Knowledge of how to use ArcGIS Online Any combination of education, training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid Colorado Driver's License
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
Local flora and native plants Computer equipment. Windows operating system. Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. ESRI ArcMap GIS Geo-database systems. Android mobile operating systems.
Skill in:
Quickly learning how to identify several plant species Estimating accurate measurements, distances and plant crown cover densities Using tactfulness, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines Effective oral communication
Mental and Physical Abilities:
Ability to drive or be in a vehicle for extended periods. Ability to be discrete and confidential regarding land ownership Ability to see and identify native and non-native vegetation in their various stages of growth Ability to work independently including identifying, prioritizing, and completing work in a timely manner. recblid i1l6e0avbbopn9i5kx0t3j9mdavvyg