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Weed Control Technician

Job Details:

  • Seasonal
  • Weed Control Program
  • Washington County
DEADLINE: 05/21/2023 04:00 PM

Job Description:

JOB TITLE:

Weed Control Technician

GRADE:

4

DEPARTMENT:

Weed Control

FLSA STATUS:

Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO:

Weed Control Management Specialist

 

 

 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

This person will work with the Weed Control Coordinator and other Field Weed Control Technicians in the application of herbicides for the Washington County Weed Control Program spray service.  Supervision is received from the Coordinator and the Maryland Department of Agriculture-Weed Control Section.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION/TYPICAL TASKS:

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed.  The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

  1. Apply herbicides to control noxious and invasive plants on farms, right of ways and other properties, as assigned.
  2. Assist with maintaining accurate inventory and safe storage of herbicides and other materials assigned to the program.
  3. Keep daily records of applications of herbicides, hours worked, mileage and maintenance of equipment.
  4. Perform general upkeep of vehicle and equipment (fuel, water, oil, etc.) and report any problems that require special repair.
  5. Perform other related duties as requested.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  1. Minimum age 18 years.
  2. Accurate math and (English) reading comprehension skills including the ability to read and understand chemical use and warning labels and follow specified application instructions.
  3. Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills including the ability to prepare necessary forms and reports, and to explain weed control regulations to others.
  4. Ability to learn the safe use and maintenance of pumps, motors and spray equipment and to effectively apply these procedures.
  5. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Possession of a valid automobile operator’s license.
  2. Available for varied working hours as needed.
  3. Ability to move/travel over any terrain to access inspection and treatment sites, to move/carry heavy objects (chemical containers, spraying equipment, etc.), to work with and around chemical substances and to work outside for extended periods of time in various weather conditions.

 

SALARY

Grade 4 Step 5 @ $15.30 per hour.

This role has a Position Differential of $2.50 per hour.

The Grade 4 Step 5 @ $15.30 per hour plus the Position Differential of $2.50 per hour equals a total pay of $17.70 per hour.    

Revised: 05/2019

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

Applicant must be legally authorized to work in the United States and willing to provide unexpired USCIS Form I-9    employment    eligibility verification documentation upon request.

 

Easy Ways to Apply:

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  • Complete and mail Application to:

Washington County Human Resources Department,

100 W. Washington Street, Room 2300,

Hagerstown, Maryland 21740.

 

Internal Candidates are required to use an Internal Application (including resume) when applying.

Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals requiring special accommodations or assistance are requested to contact the Human Resources Department at 240-313-2350, Voice or TDD (D/HH use 711) M/F/H/V.

 

DEADLINE FOR FILING APPLICATIONS WITH HUMAN RESOURCES IS:

May 21st, 2023 @ 4:00p.m.

Ready to get started? Apply for the Weed Control Technician position now!

 

Right-click the “STANDARD EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION” below to save the PDF to your computer (Do not attempt to fill out the application in a web browser)
 

Click the button at the end of the PDF to submit your completed application
 

Or, email the completed application to [email protected] 
 

Please also attach your cover letter and resume to the email
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INSTRUCTIONS: Applications are only accepted for posted positions. All applicants must provide a complete application for each position.

For more information contact:
WASHINGTON COUNTY GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
100 W. WASHINGTON ST., Room 2300
HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740-4735
Telephone: (240) 313-2350
Fax: (240) 313-2351
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Applicant Information

General Questions

If you have been employed with Washington County:

Driving Record

Education & Training

If you have a GED:
Colleges Attended
Other Training (including business, trade, military, etc.)

General Information

INSTRUCTIONS: The information listed below must be completed by all applicants. Failure to complete this information truthfully may result in disqualification from consideration for County employment. Affirmative responses to these questions will not automatically exclude you from employment consideration. Applicants may attach additional sheets if necessary:

Employment & Training

Employer 1

Employer 2

Employer 3

Employment References

Each applicant is required to provide 3 references

Pre Employment Statement

PRE-EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT
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I certify that, if employed, I will produce documents to establish that I am legally able to work in the United States. I understand that a final employment offer is contingent upon completion of INS Form I-9 and receipt of acceptable documentation at the time of hire.

In the event that I am provided a conditional offer of employment, I consent to taking an employment physical examination to include an alcohol and drug screen and such future physical examinations as may be lawfully required by the County. I authorize the County to contact my previous employers, if necessary, and obtain employment information from them, and to further investigate the truthfulness of my application, including review of my motor vehicle record and such future periodic review as may be lawfully required by the County.

I certify that answers given herein are true to the best of my knowledge.

I understand further that any false answers or statements or misleading omissions made by me on this application, in any interview for employment, in connection with the above mentioned investigation, or in any physical examination shall be sufficient grounds for my rejection as a candidate for employment or for immediate discharge, if discovered after my hiring.

I AGREE THAT EMPLOYMENT WITH WASHINGTON COUNTY IS AN “AT-WILL” EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP. AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT MEANS THAT EITHER THE EMPLOYER OR THE EMPLOYEE MAY TERMINATE THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP AT ANY TIME FOR ANY REASON, WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE, AND WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE. I ALSO AGREE THAT NO REPRESENTATION BY ANY COUNTY OFFICIAL OR SUPERVISOR AND THAT NO PROVISION OF THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK, ANY PERSONNEL REGULATION OR ANY OTHER EMPLOYMENT RELATED PRACTICE OR PROCEDURE, ORAL OR WRITTEN, SHALL BE EFFECTIVE TO CHANGE THE “AT-WILL” NATURE OF EMPLOYMENT WITH WASHINGTON COUNTY.

“UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT, OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT AN INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A LIE-DETECTOR OR SIMILAR TEST. ANY EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS PROVISION IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT TO EXCEED $100.”

Affirmative Action & Race Information

APPLICANT DATA RECORD

Applicants are considered for all positions, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic or veteran status, sexual orientation, or disability.

As an employer, we comply with all government regulations and any applicable affirmative action responsibilities.

Solely to help us comply with any applicable government record keeping, reporting and other legal requirements, please fill out the Affirmative Action Survey below. We appreciate your cooperation.

This Affirmative Action Survey data, which you provide voluntarily, will be kept separate and confidential from this Application for Employment.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

Government agencies require periodic reports on the sex, ethnicity, disability, and veteran status of applicants. This data is for analysis and affirmative action only.

RACE/ETHNIC IDENTIFICATION (Please check all that apply)

Veteran Identification

Special Employment Notice to Disabled Veterans, Vietnam Era Veterans, and Individuals with Physical or Mental Handicaps

Government contractors are subject to 38 USC 2012 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974 which requires that they take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, which requires government contractors to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified handicapped individuals.

If you are a disabled veteran, or have a physical or mental handicap, you are invited to volunteer this information. This information will be treated as confidential. Failure to provide this information will not jeopardize or adversely affect your consideration for employment.

FMCSA

FMCSA Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

I hereby provide consent to Washington County Board of Commissioners to conduct a full query of the FMCSA Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse ( Clearinghouse) to determine whether drug or alcohol violation information about me exists in the Clearinghouse.

I understand that if the full query conducted by Washington County Board of Commissioners indicates that drug or alcohol violation information about me exists in the Clearinghouse, FMCSA will not disclose that information to Washington County Board of Commissioners without first obtaining additional specific consent from me.

I understand that Washington County Board of Commissioners will conduct annual limited queries as required by FMCSA.

I further understand that if I refuse to provide consent for Washington County Board of Commissioners to conduct a limited query of the Clearinghouse, Washington County Board of Commissioners must prohibit me from performing safety- sensitive functions, including driving a commercial motor vehicle, as required by FMCSA’ s drug and alcohol program regulations.

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