Biocontrol Crew Member

This is a seasonal up to 40 hours per week opportunity! As a Missoula County employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community. The rate of pay for this position is $18.93 per hour.

The Missoula County Ecology/Extension Department is seeking a BIOCONTROL CREW MEMBER to join their team. This position works on the Biological Weed Control Crew overseen by the Weed District Education Assistant/Crew Leader from mid-May to mid-August with a variety of weed biocontrol projects.

We are accepting completed application submissions until 5:00 p.m., Monday, March 2, 2026
. It is in your best interest to apply by this date.

• Please complete all sections of the online application.
• Please include with a complete application the following attachments: A letter of interest, and a resume.
• Complete job description available upon request to the Department of Human Resources.

Monitors and inventories noxious weed/biocontrol sites which are located throughout Montana. Requires driving to and from work sites. Maintains databases and creates spreadsheets for biocontrol monitoring, collection, and release data. May assist in leading youth field trips including the Youth in Restoration Program. Assists with releasing and collecting a variety of biocontrol insects. Responsible for properly storing biocontrol agents. Prepares and ships biocontrol agents.

Works collaboratively with a variety of land managers throughout Montana.

• High School graduation or GED required.
• Twenty-four (24) college semester credits desired. Courses most applicable to the position will be in Ecology, forestry, Natural Resources, Biology, Botany or other plant sciences.
• One year of experience working in a natural resource or plant science field desired.
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
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  Requires a valid Montana Driver's License.

Work schedule and location may vary. Some overnight travel will be required when working with land managers on the east side of the state. The work demands are seasonal with considerable time spent in an outdoor setting. The outdoor work requires considerable physical exertion such as hiking over steep, rough, and uneven terrain, bending, stooping, and occasional heavy lifting (20 lbs to 25 lbs) in all types of weather.

Requires driving a motor vehicle.

Located halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and home to the University of Montana, Missoula is an academic center situated in an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Depending on the season, you can hike, ski, fish, float rivers, ride mountain bikes, or just sit back and marvel at the surrounding scenery. Join us in a scenic, sophisticated, and service-oriented Missoula!

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