Weed​/Pest Control Supervisor

Weed/Pest Control Supervisor

The Weed/Pest Control Supervisor oversees the pest management program and staff in support of the integrated herbicide and pesticide management program. In this role, you will manage a team dedicated to performing specialized skilled work involving the use of fumigants, herbicides, larvicides, poisons, traps, and other pesticides to control insects, rodents, weeds, and other unwanted vegetation on Flood Control District properties, structures, and rights-of-way.

The Flood Control District of Maricopa County provides essential public services to residents and visitors, which are required to adjust regular work schedules as needed, including overtime, flexible scheduling, and modified work hours during mosquito season. Employees in this position will be required to participate in mosquito surveillance, treatment, abatement, and emergency response activities, and must be available to work outside of normal business hours to meet operational and public health needs.

In such cases, employees will be given reasonable notice by their supervisor.

Flood Control? In a Desert? Absolutely!

Though Maricopa County is in a desert, floods occur during two distinct rainy seasons – the summer monsoon and winter frontal rains. Although the Flood Control District has made significant progress over the years, work remains to be done. Maricopa County remains one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States, with over 200 people relocating here daily. Join our innovative team to help create a safer community for our ever-changing County!

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

We Require

• Three years of work experience in the application of pesticides and/or herbicides
• Two years of lead or supervisory experience
• High school diploma or GED
• An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience in weed/pest control may substitute for the required lead or supervisory experience on a year-for-year basis

Other Requirements

• Must possess a valid Arizona Driver's license
• Certified Application Certification
• Certification (or ability to acquire within one year) from the Arizona Department of Agriculture as a Qualifying Party

Job Contributions

• Manage and oversee integrated pest management and vector control programs, including weed, rodent, mosquito, and Africanized bee abatement activities on District properties and rights-of-way
• Apply herbicides, pesticides, larvicides, fumigants, poisons, and other control methods while operating trucks, equipment, and tools in compliance with all federal, state, county, and District safety regulations
• Supervise and coordinate pest management staff by assigning work, conducting training and safety meetings, scheduling personnel, monitoring performance, and ensuring completion of work orders and projects
• Maintain accurate records and databases for chemical usage, application rates, weather conditions, rodent control activities, equipment usage, and operational data in compliance with Arizona Department of Agriculture requirements
• Order, track, and maintain inventory of chemicals, tools, equipment, seeds, and related materials, and ensure all application equipment is properly maintained and calibrated
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures for ecology, pest management, vector control, maintenance operations, and the Dam Safety Program support activities

Working Conditions

• Ability to lift 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly
• Incumbent may be subjected to extreme temperatures, wetness/humidity, respiratory hazards, and…