Herbicide Program Manager

# Herbicide Program Manager
650 N MAIN ST - DELTA, CO 81416

End Date   11/30/2026## Overview Salary Range $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 Salary/year Position Type Full Time## Description
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* Job Title:

** Herbicide Program Manager/Herbicide Qualified Supervisor (QS)
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* Location:

** Rocky Mountain, Desert Southwest, Sierra Nevada, Upper Great Plains Regions
** Company:
** VM West, LLC
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* Employment Type:

** Full-Time
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* Reports To:

** Caleb Neel, Chief Operations Officer
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* Position Summary:

** VM West, LLC is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Herbicide Program Manager and Herbicide Qualified Supervisor (QS) to ensure herbicide applications are performed safely, effectively, timely, and in compliance with all federal, state, local, and customer requirements.

The Herbicide Program Manager and Herbicide Qualified Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily herbicide operations, supervising and training field personnel, ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining accurate application records, and managing customer and landowner interactions. This position serves as the technical and operational leader for herbicide application activities and is expected to demonstrate expertise in vegetation management practices, pesticide regulations, and crew leadership.
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* Key Responsibilities:

**** Operational Guidelines*
* · Direct and supervise herbicide application crews in accordance with project specifications and Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) principles.
· Conduct pre-job planning, tailgate meetings, hazard assessments, and daily work briefings.
· Ensure herbicide applications are performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with label requirements.
· Coordinate daily work activities, equipment needs, and staffing requirements.
** Regulatory Compliance:*
* · Maintain and operate under all applicable pesticide licenses and certifications.
· Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and customer-specific regulations.
· Interpret and apply herbicide labels, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), environmental requirements, and treatment prescriptions.
· Maintain complete and accurate pesticide application records and store them physically and within our online system.
· Participate in inspections, audits, and regulatory reviews as required.
· Strive to be audit ready at any time.
** Herbicide Mixing, Loading, Application, and Storage:*
* · Oversee proper mixing, loading, storage, transportation, and disposal of herbicides and related materials.
· Ensure calibration and proper operation of application equipment.
· Verify herbicide application rates and treatment methods are accurate and compliant.
· Monitor environmental conditions and adjust operations as necessary.
· Maintain inventory levels and records, proper spill containment systems, and implement and maintain proper seasonal storage requirements.
** Crew Supervision and Training:*
* · Train, mentor, and evaluate herbicide technicians and crew members.
· Ensure employees understand safe work practices, regulatory requirements, and application procedures.
· Conduct on-the-job training and competency assessments.
· Promote continuous improvement and professional development among team members.
· Work with the Contracting Department to continue developing team members through herbicide programs, testing, and state requirements.
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* Required Qualifications:

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* · Current Qualified Supervisor certification or ability to obtain and maintain required state certifications.
· Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
· Minimum 3 years of herbicide application experience.
· Minimum 1 year of leadership, supervisory, or crew lead experience.
· Knowledge of herbicide application methods, equipment calibration, vegetation identification, and Integrated Vegetation…