Weed Control Coordinator

Whatcom County Public Works Department, Natural Resources Division is hiring a Weed Control Coordinator to lead the County’s Noxious Weed Management program. This position helps protect agricultural lands, waterways, and natural areas by coordinating efforts to prevent the spread and manage noxious weeds and invasive plants throughout Whatcom County.

This position combines technical expertise with program leadership, public education, and enforcement. Working closely with the members of the Whatcom County Noxious Weed Control Board, County departments, landowners, and partner agencies, this position develops practical weed management strategies and policies, and supports effective stewardship of public and private lands. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to explain technical information clearly and work respectfully with people who have differing perspectives.

• Developing, managing, and evaluating the County’s Noxious Weed Management program, including short- and long-term goals.
• Supervising, training, and evaluating staff and coordinating program work.
• Advising County departments, private landowners, and other agencies on weed identification, prevention, and treatment.
• Supporting integrated vegetation management on County properties and roadsides.
• Directing public education and outreach and helping landowners improve weed management practices with a community stewardship focus toward natural resources.
• Serving as the Weed Board’s enforcement agent, including issuing violation notices and civil infractions and coordinating enforcement actions, ensuring compliance with Washington state’s noxious weed control laws.
• Overseeing surveys, monitoring, GIS mapping and records of invasive plant infestations.
• Preparing budgets, pursuing grant funding, monitoring contractor work, and maintaining required reports and records.
• Safely applies herbicides to treat noxious weeds in accordance with state and federal laws, and monitors treated sites for effectiveness.

For more information please review the job description.

Supervisor: Environmental Programs Manager

Hours of Work: Monday
- Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm or Monday
- Thursday 7:00am - 5:30pm.

Salary Range: Unrepresented
- Range 6, $34.89 - $50.66 per hour

Washington State law requires employers to disclose the full salary range for a position. The posted range represents the full range of pay for the position and does not necessarily represent the starting salary.

Starting salary is generally determined based on qualifications, relevant experience, internal equity, applicable collective bargaining requirements, and County compensation policies and approval requirements. Starting salaries are generally within the entry-to-midpoint portion of the posted range. Candidates whose qualifications and experience substantially exceed the requirements of the position may be considered for a higher starting rate, subject to applicable County approval requirements.

This position receives annual pay increases to the next step in the associated salary range (apx. 3.8%) subject to satisfactory performance, in addition to any negotiated Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA).

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in natural sciences, agriculture, horticulture, botany or a related field, AND 4 years of progressively responsible experience in Noxious Weed Management or a related field including at least 2 years of lead or supervisory experience; OR an Associate’s degree in natural sciences, agriculture, horticulture, botany or a related field AND 5 years of progressively responsible experience in Noxious Weed Management or a related field including at least 2 years of lead or supervisory experience.

At its sole discretion, Whatcom…