Assistant Roadside Manager

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Benton County Weed Commission:

• Assumes responsibilities of the Deputy Benton County Weed Commissioner in accordance with Iowa Code Chapter 317 as assigned by the Roadside Manager. 
• Aids in developing and maintaining a program of noxious and invasive weed control to effectively implement Iowa Code Chapter 317.
• Control of noxious weeds in rights-of-way and public drainage ditches

• Iowa Roadside Management:

• Planting and maintenance of native and introduced grass/forb communities in newly graded, cleaned out, or otherwise disturbed sites on county rights-of-way.

• Assist to the best of your ability the enforcement of all Local, State, and Federal laws pertaining to the operation of roadside vegetation management within Benton County.

• Remove trees and brush causing safety concerns along county roadways.

• Other related duties as assigned by the Roadside Manager.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

1. Acquire and maintain a valid pesticide applicator's license in category 6 (Right-of-way) and category 1A (Agriculture). (must obtain within 6 months of hire)
2. Acquire and maintain a valid, Class B, Commercial driver's license with air brake and tanker endorsement. (Must obtain within 6 months of hire)
3. Have a minimum two-year college degree in a natural resource related field with major course work in botany and wildlife OR equivalent work-related experience in natural resources.
4. Acquire and maintain NWCG Wildland Fire Certifications – S130, S190, S290 (Must obtain within 6 months of hire)

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• Job Type: Full-Time
• Department: Weed Commission
• Posted: 11/1/22
• Expires: 11/10/22