Range Technician (Weeds)
Range Technicians (Weeds) perform routine and recurring weed management under the guidance of Range Specialists. Duties may include:
Operate, maintain, and inventory weed management equipment. Mix, maintain, and calibrate herbicides and pesticides for use in rangeland environments. Inventory, monitor, and map existing weed populations utilizing global positioning systems and topographic maps. Conduct rangeland rehabilitation and restoration projects. Prepare reports based on environmental assessments. Work with landowners and cooperators within the geographic area to ensure weed management efforts are successful. Higher level grades may serve as crew leaders for weed control, inventory, and rehabilitation projects. Organizing, scheduling, and executing assignments and reports. May train lower level employees on duties involving weed management. May operate 4x4 vehicles, ATVs, and small farm tractors. In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirement. Please be sure to include this information in your resume. GS-05:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-4 level. Examples of specialized experience may include; conducting weed treatments under the supervision of another licensed pesticide applicator. Assisting with inventory, mapping, and monitoring weed infestations. Maintaining spraying equipment, and responsible for complying with proper application, storage, and handling of pesticides. OR Successful completion of a full four year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree (a) with a major forestry, range management, agriculture or a subject-matter field directly related to the position or (b) that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following courses:
forestry, agriculture, crop or plant science, range management or conservation, wildlife management, watershed management, soil science, natural resources, outdoor recreation management, civil or forest engineering or wildland fire science. No more than 6 semester hours in math is creditable. OR A combination of experience and education to meet the total experience. GS-06:
One year of specialized work experience equivalent to GS-5 level. Examples of specialized experience may include; overseeing and performing maintenance work related to weed management. Independently conducting weed treatment with minimal supervision. Accurately documenting pesticide use. Assisting with range improvements, inventory, and mapping infestations. Obtain the appropriate license for pesticide application. Assisting in enforcement of range rules and regulations. OR Successful completion of one full year of graduate education directly related to the work of the position; OR A combination of experience and education to meet the total experience. OR A combination of experience and education to meet the total experience. GS-07:
One year of specialized work experience equivalent to GS-6 level. Examples of specialized experience may include; independently performing all aspects of treating weeds with minimal supervision. Serving as a crew lead. Accurately documenting pesticide use. Assisting permanent staff with mapping, weed monitoring, and developing a weed management plan. Assisting in the management of public range resources of a district or other specified area by observing and reporting special conditions regarding them and performing the detailed work necessary to complete specific plans for development of an area for proper range management and conservation. OR Successful completion of one full year of graduate education directly related to the work of the position. OR A combination of experience and education to meet the total experience.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Operate, maintain, and inventory weed management equipment. Mix, maintain, and calibrate herbicides and pesticides for use in rangeland environments. Inventory, monitor, and map existing weed populations utilizing global positioning systems and topographic maps. Conduct rangeland rehabilitation and restoration projects. Prepare reports based on environmental assessments. Work with landowners and cooperators within the geographic area to ensure weed management efforts are successful. Higher level grades may serve as crew leaders for weed control, inventory, and rehabilitation projects. Organizing, scheduling, and executing assignments and reports. May train lower level employees on duties involving weed management. May operate 4x4 vehicles, ATVs, and small farm tractors. In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirement. Please be sure to include this information in your resume. GS-05:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-4 level. Examples of specialized experience may include; conducting weed treatments under the supervision of another licensed pesticide applicator. Assisting with inventory, mapping, and monitoring weed infestations. Maintaining spraying equipment, and responsible for complying with proper application, storage, and handling of pesticides. OR Successful completion of a full four year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree (a) with a major forestry, range management, agriculture or a subject-matter field directly related to the position or (b) that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following courses:
forestry, agriculture, crop or plant science, range management or conservation, wildlife management, watershed management, soil science, natural resources, outdoor recreation management, civil or forest engineering or wildland fire science. No more than 6 semester hours in math is creditable. OR A combination of experience and education to meet the total experience. GS-06:
One year of specialized work experience equivalent to GS-5 level. Examples of specialized experience may include; overseeing and performing maintenance work related to weed management. Independently conducting weed treatment with minimal supervision. Accurately documenting pesticide use. Assisting with range improvements, inventory, and mapping infestations. Obtain the appropriate license for pesticide application. Assisting in enforcement of range rules and regulations. OR Successful completion of one full year of graduate education directly related to the work of the position; OR A combination of experience and education to meet the total experience. OR A combination of experience and education to meet the total experience. GS-07:
One year of specialized work experience equivalent to GS-6 level. Examples of specialized experience may include; independently performing all aspects of treating weeds with minimal supervision. Serving as a crew lead. Accurately documenting pesticide use. Assisting permanent staff with mapping, weed monitoring, and developing a weed management plan. Assisting in the management of public range resources of a district or other specified area by observing and reporting special conditions regarding them and performing the detailed work necessary to complete specific plans for development of an area for proper range management and conservation. OR Successful completion of one full year of graduate education directly related to the work of the position. OR A combination of experience and education to meet the total experience.
- Department:
0455 Range Technician - Salary Range:
$33,949 to $54,670 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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