Vegetation Management Supervisor

Yamhill County has one regular full-time position for a Vegetation Management Supervisor tomanage the development implementation coordination performance and monitoring of a variety of work activities guided by the Yamhill County Roadside Vegetation Management Plan adopted in 2016 and updated in 2022.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the supervision of the Public Works Director and coordinates with the Road Division Manager.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Provides technical and/or functional supervision over assigned staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITIONS ASSIGNED TO THIS CLASSIFICATION. DEPENDING ON ASSIGNMENT THE EMPLOYEE MAY PERFORM A COMBINATION OF SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DUTIES:
Designs installs and maintains revegetation projects for controlling erosion on road rights-of-way using native plants wherever possible working with adjacent property owners other agencies and volunteers.
Performs restoration projects in areas with threatened or endangered species as necessary.
Develops implements and monitors water quality projects including the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) program for mercury required by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality providing public education outreach monitoring and documenting.
Manages the roadside herbicide spraying and mowing program to control invasive plants and maintain required sight distance for vehicles.
Maintains required pesticide application records.
Develops and maintains invasive plant control programs particularly for the Yamhill County Class A Noxious Weeds.
Manages the Roadside Vegetation Inventory GIS database to keep the data organized and use the data to measure the effectiveness of management activities.
Hires trains supervises and plans the work to conduct annual mapping and monitoring of erosion invasive plants and native plants for the Roadside Vegetation Inventory program.
Communicates and coordinates with a wide variety of clients including staff of other agencies landowners and the public.
Resolves interpersonal conflicts if necessary to achieve results.
Attends meetings and participates in discussions with committees and groups associated with vegetation management.
Assists in implementing and revising the YCPW Roadside Vegetation Management Plan and Best Management Practices.
Uses road maintenance equipment such as heavy-duty trucks mowing machines brush cutters herbicide application equipment and other vegetation equipment.
Prepares plans summaries and reports.
Writes grant applications as appropriate.

The Benefits

Yamhill County offers generous employee benefits:

• 15 paid holidays per year.
• 19.5 days of Flexible Earned Time (FET) accrual in the first year (based on an 8-hr day).
• PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) - 100% employer funded contributions.
• Full health benefit offerings with employee premiums starting as low as $70.13/month for PPO and $0 monthly for HMO for 2025 to 2026 plan year. *

• Qualifying employer for public service student loan forgiveness.

*Subject to the AFCSME Collective Bargaining Agreement (7/1/2023 6/30/2026).

Our Community

Yamhill County has approximately 109000 residents and is a very desirable place to live in the heart of the Willamette Valley wine country. Yamhill County is home to Linfield University and Chemeketa Community College in McMinnville and George Fox University and Portland Community College in Newberg. Yamhill County is centrally located in the Willamette Valley within proximity to the Oregon Coast the Portland and Salem metropolitan areas and the Oregon Cascade Mountains. Wide varieties of indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities are available. We have the benefits appeal and superior quality of life found in a small-town community while enjoying active social and cultural lifestyles found in larger metropolitan areas.

Required Information

Under the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 any person hired or rehired is required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility for employment. Yamhill County does not offer VISA sponsorships. The County verifies the valid work authorization of each employee using Form I-9 and the E-Verify Program.

Yamhill County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and values diversity.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants are considered for employment based on their qualifications without regard to race religion gender sexual orientation national origin age marital or veteran status medical condition or disability or any other factor prohibited by law or regulation. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Do not include information or photos that would identify those personal traits. Documents included with this identifying information will be removed from the application packet.

Some positions require a criminal history check and a review of driving record. All County positions require regular prompt and consistent attendance.

Accommodation Under the Americans With Disabilities Act

Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources at or via email at.

Veterans Preference

Under Oregon law ORS 408.225-408.238 veterans who meet the minimum qualifications for a position may be eligible for hiring preference. If you think you may qualify a Veterans Hiring Preference Form MUST be completed and submitted with the application along with other supporting documentation. For the form and information for this process pleaseclick here.(Download PDF reader)

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KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Control methods for noxious weeds and other invasive plants.
• Water quality monitoring methods.
• Erosion restoration and revegetation methods.
• Plant identification including native plants invasive plants and noxious weeds.
• Native plant preservation and restoration methods.
• GIS data collection and database management.
• Operation of equipment used for vegetation management.
• Rules and regulations under Oregon law regarding herbicide application storage and disposal.

SKILL IN:

• Interpersonal communication and observation.
• Working with the public and volunteers and conducting public education and outreach.
• Writing and presenting plans summaries and reports.
• Using Microsoft programs including Word Excel PowerPoint and other entry level computer software.
• Using GIS-guided systems and equipment.
• Operating motorized equipment and hand tools safely under varying conditions and instructing others in how to use these safely.

ABILITY TO:

• Attend work as scheduled and/or required.
• Work out-of-doors in all weather conditions.
• Perform manual labor.
• Work flexible hours including weekends.
• Learn apply and follow rules and regulations.
• Learn forb shrub and tree care principles and practices.
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors subordinates other county employees and the public.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients justice agency personnel Yamhill Soil and Water Conservation District personnel and other public and nonprofit organizations.
• Communicate with clients.
• Follow company safety procedures and use personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Report hazards and unsafe behaviors.
• Resolve interpersonal conflicts.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

A high school diploma or GED is required in addition to three years combined experience with vegetation management strategic development and financial oversight. Experience or college-level coursework in GIS (preferably ArcGIS) to manage natural resources and experience in establishing and maintaining desirable plants controlling invasive plants or educational background in biology ecology environmental science natural resources agriculture or forestry is highly preferred.

Experience in the techniques application and storage of pesticides/herbicides in the state of Oregon. Possession of or ability to obtain an Oregon pesticide applicators license within 6 months of hire.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to secure and maintain a drivers license valid in the state of Oregon. Will be required to drive a county vehicle. Employees authorized to operate a private vehicle on County business are required to carry a valid drivers license and liability insurance minimums as outlined in ORS 806.070.

May be subject to successful completion of a background check as well as a pre-employment physical and hearing test.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS SUMMARY:

The incumbent typically works in a building and in outdoor areas and uses mechanical equipment. Some areas may be exposed to loud noise and require the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as hearing protection. Weather conditions may vary. The employee may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the workday.

The employee is regularly required to talk listen and hear frequently required to use repetitive hand motion handle or feel and to sit stand walk reach bend regularly push pull and lift up to 40 pounds and occasionally push pull and lift up to 60 pounds. The employee will regularly use mechanical equipment typical of those used in the maintenance of buildings and landscape.

Contact with the public may risk exposure to irrational/hostile behavior contagious diseases or contact with domestic animals.

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to ensure workload coverage. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change.

The job specification requirements stated are representative of minimum levels of knowledge skills and abilities to perform this job successfully. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures the ability to perform the work may substitute for the above so that the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently