Tualatin Soil & Water Conservation District · Oregon · posted today
The Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District (Tualatin SWCD) is hiring an Invasive Species Technician 1 to support Tualatin SWCD’s Invasive Species Program. The Invasive Species Technician 1 will collaborate with program partners to implement invasive species eradication efforts throughout Washington County in support of Tualatin SWCD’s conservation objectives. General Position Summary: To assist and report to the Invasive Species Program Coordinator regarding invasive species (plant or animal) data collection in the field and data processing in the office, herbicide application to control smaller infestations of priority invasive plants at various new and existing properties within Washington County. Verbal and written property owner communication/coordination and presentations to the public about identifying and reporting priority invasive species. Essential Functions/Major Assignments: Identification and treatment of invasive species and revegetation within Washington County. Duties to support this function are: • Collect invasive species survey data in the field with an iPad or iPhone using Field Maps, process and analyze data using ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online and update and submit spray logs using Survey 123. • Mix, load and apply herbicides to small invasive plant infestations on private or public property with a backpack sprayer or spray bottle. • Generate and process Permit of Entry letters (POE) per Tualatin SWCD procedures. • Coordinate with contractors and follow-up with quality control checks. • Revegetate select treated sites by planting native trees, shrubs, and forbs. • Provide excellent customer service to landowners either in writing, verbally, or by conducting site visits to landowner properties. Secondary Functions: Administrative and outreach support. Duties to support this function are: • Content development for quarterly Conservation Connection Newsletter and blog/social media posts. • Communicate with the public at Weed Watcher workshops and other tabling events. • Work with Tualatin SWCD outreach and education staff and program partners to craft outreach messages and materials. • Maintain Tualatin SWCD files according to established policy. • Assist Tualatin SWCD staff with the development of an annual work plan, business plan, annual meeting, and preparing reports. • Maintain time and attendance reports according to Tualatin SWCD policy. Specific Job Ability: This position is detail oriented and highly technical, requiring performance of the following essential job functions: • Calibrate, clean, and maintain/repair backpack sprayers; • Wear, maintain and replace personal protective equipment; • Safely store and transport herbicides; • Read and follow the herbicide label to properly mix and apply herbicides; • Utilize basic math to calculate spray rates and volumes used and track the information on daily spray logs via Survey 123; • Accurately measure weed infestation size and record survey and treatment data on an iPad or iPhone; • Process data in the office, run queries or reports and make updates on ArcGIS to the permit of entry database; • Identify invasive species in the field to be able to key out if unknown; • Advanced knowledge of all Microsoft Office products; i.e. Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.; • Working knowledge of ESRI products; i.e. ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Field Maps and Survey 123; • Assist with project planning; • Make detailed observations and notes; • Strong documentation and organization skills; • Able to navigate to project sites and knowledge how to read a map and follow driving directions; • Strong communication skills with email, phone, letters, in-person, etc.; • Ability to perform a wide range of research; • State, Federal, and District policy knowledge. Education, Experience, and Certification/Licensure: The following education, experience, and certification is required to perform the duties of the position: • Minimum of 18 months’ professional experience conducting invasive weed or plant surveys, applying herbicides to control weeds, working with private landowners, and communicating with the public (either written or verbal); • A working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint; • Working knowledge of ESRI products; i.e. ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Arc Collector or Field Maps, and Survey 123; • Minimum of one year’s experience communicating orally to small and large groups. Strong written and oral communication skills; • A strong knowledge of native and non-native plant species. Must have a valid Oregon driver’s license and clean driving record (as determined by the Tualatin SWCD insurance carrier). The following experience is preferred to perform the duties of the Technician position: • Bachelor’s degree in biology, botany, ecology, environmental science, crop science or forestry; • Oregon Public Pesticide Applicator license with: o Laws and Safety o Two additional categories, i.e. Aquatic, Forestry, Right of Way, Herbicide Ag, Regulatory Weed, Turf & Ornamental Herbicide, etc. • At least two years of field experience in the Pacific Northwest identifying native and invasive species (plant or animal) (Be prepared to identify species); • At least one year of working experience using ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcCollector, Field Maps or Survey 123 (attach a sample of work); • At least one year of current working relationships with Washington County, Oregon landowners.
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