Weed Mapping Tech

La Plata County
Weed Department:
Weed Mapping Tech- Identifies & locates invasive vegetation, brush & trees; maps noxious weeds using GPS & GIS equip; maintains weed mgt data & provides accurate notification to landowners re: noxious weeds. Seasonal PT June thru November. $22.37/hr. Vac & sick hrs provided. Deadline 4pm 6/11/26. Apply @
or @ kiosk @ LPC, 1101 E 2nd Ave, Dgo. Equal Opportunity Employer.

LA PLATA COUNTY, COLORADO
CLASS SPECIFICATION

CLASS TITLE: NOXIOUS WEED MAPPING TECHNICIAN GRADE: 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.
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