Vegetation Management Technician

Dublin, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction

THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended.

REQUIRED:California Motor Vehicle Class C Drivers License with 1-year clean driving record.

MUST BE ATTACHED TO RESUME TAB:Official DMV driver license history report showing a clean driving record for the last year.Please note all attachments must be submitted under the RESUME tab which canonly accept one (1) file. Applicants cannot make modifications to their applications once they have been submitted.Candidates must submit evidence from the DMV showing status of their license at the time of application AND at time of hire.

Applications must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing.

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS RECRUITMENT WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ONLINE.

DESCRIPTION

THE AGENCY

The mission of Public Works is to enhance the quality of life for the people of Alameda County by providing a safe well-maintained and lasting public works infrastructure through accessible responsive and effective services. Public services provided by the Alameda County Public Works Agency include flood control planning and design storm water pollution control transportation planning and design roadway and flood control maintenance and inspection and construction and building inspections.

The goals of the Agency are to keep roads safe and well maintained provide the highest level of flood protection provide service levels that optimize infrastructure life cycles minimize deferred maintenance ensure that development and construction adhere to applicable State and County rules optimize disaster preparedness response and recover ensure that the Agencys operations and services minimize negative impacts on the environment and sustain and advance County and Agency programs through a vital business and administrative support system.

For more information about the Alameda County Public Works Agency please visit their website at POSITION

Under general supervision to control both desirable and undesirable vegetation in an assigned area of the County; to mix and apply various materials for the control and/or eradication of woody or herbaceous vegetative growth; and to perform related duties as required.

The Vegetation Management Technician classification is located at the Public Works Agency in the Maintenance and Operations Department and reports to the Vegetation Management Supervisor. The employees are responsible for the control of noxious and invasive vegetation and undesirable vegetation infestations and the management of desirable vegetation both native and landscaped in designated locations of the County. Employees are trained and licensed by the State of California to handle the materials used in vegetation management. This classification may also be assigned lead responsibility over a small crew.

The Vegetation Management Technician is distinguished from the next higher-level classification of Vegetation Management Supervisor in that the latter classification is the first-line supervisor with overall day-to-day program responsibility and differing mandated license while the former classification is the journey level worker certified by the State of California to handle and apply herbicides used in vegetation management.

For more detailed information about the job classification visit:Vegetation Management Technician (#9106)

IDEAL CANDIDATE

ThePublic Works Agency seeks talented and dedicated individuals to assist our Vegetation Management this critical role in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications stated belowthe ideal candidate will possess:

In-depth knowledge of laws rules regulations hazards and precautions associated with the safe and effective use of pesticides.
Ability to use and operate automatic pesticide application equipment and attachments and regulate application rates.
Demonstrated ability to mix appropriate materials registered for use with the California Department of Pesticide Regulation and in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations of the California Department of Pesticide Regulation.
Knowledge of Right of Way Vegetation and Aquatic Vegetation.
Ability to operate a computerized tablet to track work orders equipment and material usage.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

TO QUALIFY FOR THE COMPETITIVE ASSESSMENT PROCESS YOU MUST MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS BY FULFILLING ONE OF THE PATTERNS LISTED BELOW (I or II).

EITHER I

Experience:The equivalent of one (1) year of experience in the classification of Laborer or higher classification in the Alameda County Classified Services.

OR II

Experience:The equivalent of one (1) year of full-time experience in the control of prohibited and restricted weeds and weed infestations and the management techniques of desirable vegetation.

AND

License/Certificates:Possess and maintain a valid California Motor Vehicle Class C Drivers License. Candidates must submit evidence from the DMV showing the current status of their license at the time of application and must have a clean driving record for the previous one (1) year period.

Possess and maintain a valid Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) issued by the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) certifying the holder in at least one (1) of the following categories: Landscape Maintenance(B) Right-of-Way(C) and/or Aquatics(F). The successful candidate must be able to obtain the remaining categories of the three (3) listed above that they do not possess within six (6) months of the hire date. Failure to obtain the above-listed certificate with all three (3) categories within six (6) months of the hire date will be grounds for release from employment.

It shall be the employees responsibility to pay any renewal fees to maintain a valid drivers license and QAC.

Special Requirements:

Subject to 24-hour on-call duties.
Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Work on uneven surfaces.
Subject to loud noises.
Contact with dust dirt poisonous plants dead and live animals chemicals etc.
Work in high-traffic areas.
Subject to climbing ladders working from heights working in moving water bending stooping lifting heavy objects working overhead etc.

NOTE:The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:

Knowledge of:

Landscape maintenance practices.
Right of Way vegetation management practices.
Aquatic vegetation management.
Identification of native and exotic species of vegetation common to the area.
Vegetation growth patterns.
Integrated Pest Management.
Control methods for nuisance vegetation.
Operation and adjustment of pumps and pressure-regulated spray equipment.
Methods and procedures used to mix and apply pesticides.
Safe work practices relating to the use of hand and power tools compressors pumps and related equipment.
Safety precautions are required to protect personnel and property from damage or destruction through the use of pesticides.
Laws rules regulations hazards and precautions associated with the safe and effective use of pesticides.
Computerized maintenance management systems and other similar software are used for record keeping.

Ability to:

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers the general public and regulatory agencies.
Identify common vegetation indigenous to the area and identify noxious or invasive weeds and other pests.
Work independently.
Make adjustments in the field to work around other work or situations in progress.
Read understand interpret and comply with laws and technical regulations pertaining to vegetation pest and rodent control.
Maintain daily records of pest control activities time sheets maps and chemical use using a computerized tablet.
Manage inventory place orders for products and equipment.
Mix and apply pesticides either manually or with automated spray equipment.
Evaluate field conditions such as: Weather wind terrain proximity of non-target animals plants or property to ensure safe and effective work practices during pest control activities.
Accurately measure liquids and solids.
Read and understand information provided on maps work orders road index books product labels and material safety data sheets.
Operate a computerized tablet for preventative maintenance work orders.
Calibrate pesticide application equipment to deliver known quantities of pesticides to a given area.
Perform heavy physical work.
Communicate to the public about concerns regarding herbicide use.
Operate specialized amphibious equipment for vegetation management tasks.

EXAMINATION COMPONENTS

THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS:

A review of applicants application to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process.
An oral examination which will be weighted as 100% of the candidates final examination score. The oral examination may be administered virtually and may contain situational exercises.

Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this recruitment.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS.

Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position in which case the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work.

For more information on the Civil Service Selection process please visit the What You Need to Know section of our website AND SELECTION PLAN

Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance.

The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency:

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT PLAN
Deadline for Filing:	5:00:00 p.m. Wednesday February 18 2026
Review of Applications for Minimum Qualifications:	February 20 2026
Notification to applicants:	February 27 2026
Civil Service Oral Examination: *	Week March 2 2026
Notification of Exam Results:	Two weeks after oral exam
TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN
Department Selection Process:	Early-Mid April 2026

*The combined oral examination/hiring interview in addition to establishing an eligibility list may serve as the final selection interview for vacancies in this classification. Candidates selected to participate in the oral exam will receive an email notification at least 10 business days in advance of the exam date.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN.

Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda Countys Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA FEHA and applicable statutes.

For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures please visit our website Reasonable Accommodation HRS.

BENEFITS

The County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many employee discount fitness and health screening programs focused on overall wellbeing. These benefits include but are not limited to*:

For your Health & Well-Being

Medical HMO & PPO Plans
Dental HMO & PPO Plans
Vision or Vision Reimbursement
Share the Savings
Basic Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
County Allowance Credit
Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance Critical Illness Long-Term Care Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)

For your Work/Life Balance

12 paid holidays
Floating Holidays
Vacation and sick leave accrual
Vacation purchase program
Catastrophic Sick Leave
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits Program
Guaranteed Ride Home
Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness Incentive Based Programs Gym Membership Discounts)
Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks cell phone etc.)
Child Care Resources
1stUnited Services Credit Union

*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.

Conclusion

All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add@ andas accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the My applications button on the Current Job Openings page.

Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment.

NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email boxand are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions please go to our website at You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied.

Erika Beams Human Resources Analyst
Human Resource Services Division County of Alameda
Analyst Email Address Link:
SERVICE WORKER

All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Alameda County has a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit competence performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or other non-merit factors protected under federal state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace environment.

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Vegetation Management Technician

Dublin, VA - USA

Job Summary

Introduction

DESCRIPTION

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

EXAMINATION COMPONENTS

BENEFITS

Conclusion

Introduction

DESCRIPTION

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

EXAMINATION COMPONENTS

BENEFITS

Conclusion

Key Skills

About Company

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