Job Summary

The Program Manager I – Noxious Weed Management supervisor position is housed in the Public Works Lands Management Division. The position reports to the Lands Management Division Manager, and is part of the division’s core management team.

Primary responsibilities include overseeing a section of the Noxious Weed Management program responsible for controlling noxious weeds and nuisance vegetation on county lands and implementation of reforestation projects, developing annual service agreements with other divisions of Public Works and county departments, annual work planning and Cartegraph integration, contracting for professional services as needed, and serving as liaison for Noxious Weed Management with other Public Works divisions.

This is a mid-management position and includes supervision of twelve (12) employees within the Noxious Weed Management program of the Lands Management Division.

The position oversees and coordinates noxious weed management services and works closely with project-delivery teams, lead workers, crew chiefs, and superintendents of other divisions. Daily work includes communicating and coordinating with a range of internal and external stakeholders and team members consisting of weed management field inspectors, weed control technicians, scientists, engineers, grant coordinators, regulators, financial analysts, contracted consultants, GIS staff, capital project managers, outreach specialists, and members of the community.

The Noxious Weed Management Supervisor may represent the Lands Management Division at meetings and hearings before the public, Clark County Council and Clark County Noxious Weed Control Board.

The position may also assist with Legacy Lands stewardship program development, restoration and reforestation planning and implementation, or other duties as assigned.

This position may offer a hybrid remote work schedule at times, however, the candidate selected must reside in either Washington or Oregon. No exceptions. The position will be expected to routinely report to the office during the field season, March through November.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: 

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in natural resource management, botany/horticulture, geology, planning, biology, environmental science, or any other discipline applicable to the requirements of the position; and three (3) years related professional experience.

License or Certificate:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid driver’s license required.
• Washington State Pesticide Applicator’s License (preferred)
• Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities will be considered.

Knowledge of: The principles and practices of public sector organization and program operations; project management, including planning, scheduling, monitoring, and problem solving; methods and procedures of budget development and justification; application and interpretation of County, state and federal laws and regulations relevant to the program area; analysis and evaluation of policies, procedures, public information, and service delivery issues; local and state lawmaking processes; research methods and techniques; trends and practices within the specialized area; and personal computer applications and usage.

Ability to: Effectively plan, direct, and delegate program components; assign, supervise and evaluate the work of subordinates; delegate responsibility and authority to carry out policy directives of the governing authority in an effective and timely manner; write clear and concise reports, memoranda, and letters; analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and formulate recommendations; utilize various PC applications at an advanced level; interpret and explain policies, procedures, laws, and regulations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, other governmental jurisdictions, contractors, and other County staff.

An ideal candidate will have: Experience working with GIS and databases; excellent organizational and project management skills; broad understanding of Pacific Northwest ecology; the ability to read and interpret engineering and land use plans; experience working with and leading multi-disciplinary teams; a history of successful relationship-building, and; strong working knowledge of noxious weed control measures and regulations.

Selection Process:

Resume and other documents must be attached together in the 'Resume Upload' section of the application.  Multiple files