February 15, 2021

Jefferson County Dept. of Noxious Weed Control – Noxious Weed Control Assistant

Hourly Position: 20 hrs/wk.

Noxious Weed Control Assistant: Jefferson County Department of Noxious Weed Control has an opening for one part-time (20 hrs/wk) Assistant. This position has work situations that are diverse, in-office to fieldwork. Performs essential duties that involve interacting with the public, requires the application of an array of education and community outreach techniques and skills to foster widespread understanding of noxious weed control. Supervision is provided by the Jefferson County Noxious Weed Control Board, Jefferson County Noxious Weed Coordinator and the WSU Jefferson County Extension Director.

Minimum qualifications: Individual needs to be able to perform this job successfully in each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are listed on the job description, please see attached, are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience: Associated Degree in environmental studies, natural resource management or related field is required. Bachelor’s Degree in environmental studies, natural resource management or related field is preferred. One year of related work experience, such as in the horticulture field, landscaping, or agriculture, a substitute for a degree.

Work Week: Monday through Friday. Work days and times are negotiable.

Please review attached Job Description for full scope of this position’s responsibilities, essential functions, requirements and duties, competency, minimum requirements, certifications and licenses, knowledge/skills, physical demands and work environment.

This is a union position, $15.76 per hour. Job Description and Application is attached or available online here: http://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/jobs.aspx. Submit an application and letter of interest to the BoCC office, 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368. Equal Employment Opportunity.

Open until filled, first review Monday, March 8, 2021.