Application Program Coordinator

This position performs duties and tasks with an emphasis on vegetation control on County right-of-way and County owned property. It is anticipated that the vegetation control work and related activities will occur year around. This position is responsible for the development and implementation the County's Vegetation program. This position plans and schedules staff, resources, budgeting, review and purchasing of equipment, supplies, and materials to accomplish the spray program. Performs safe, efficient, and skilled operation of herbicide and snow and ice pretreatment brine application. This position may be required to operate a mower during times when weather conditions do not allow for spraying. In the winter months, the position will perform duties and tasks related to snow and ice control on County Roads and County owned Property. Work will require the employees of this class to exercise considerable initiative and judgment in the completion of assignments. Work is normally performed in the cab of assigned equipment or outdoors in all weather conditions. Due to the nature of the position and business need, the position may require scheduled work activities outside standard work hours. Performs daily maintenance activities on associated county road vegetation/snow & ice control. This position will also assist with road and bridge maintenance activities as required; tasks including manual labor, flagging, mowing and traffic control. Position subject to call-out for emergencies.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

: Supervision is not a requirement of this position. May require coordination and the oversite of non-licensed applicators and job site activities where equipment being operated is central to the activity of work being done. Lead and direct the work activities of staff assigned to vegetation/snow & ice control activities, ensuring that all work is performed in a safe, efficient, and cooperative manner, in accordance with the program and department procedures. Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and survey markings. Maintain accurate and timely department records in accordance with regulation and department procedures such as spraying schedules, update Safety Data Sheet (SDS) records. Collaborate in the development and implementation of the Public Works vegetation/snow & ice control program. Coordinate vegetation/snow & ice control activities or collaboration with the area Roads Supervisors and Foreman. Stay up to date on regulations and vegetation/snow & ice control news and developments in order to make recommendations of the spray application equipment, substances, and practices. Operate spray trucks, hydro seeder, brush cutters, loaders, forklifts, as well as other spray and vegetation/snow & ice equipment. Purchase, transport, store, mix and apply various pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, and seed, ensuring proper application according to manufacturer's instructions and department standards, and its applicability to the area and plant life. Receive, evaluate, investigate, and resolve complaints and inquires pertaining to the vegetation control program. Prepare bids and order materials for spraying and hydro-seeding. Perform regular safety and maintenance inspections of equipment. Attend and participate in regular staff meetings as required. Contribute ideas for the improvement and efficiency of general operations. Actively participate in job related and required training. Attend training classes, schools and seminars to stay up to date on modern technical skills and knowledge, compliance and other job-related issues. Attain and maintain required certifications. Train, oversee and guide new or supporting personnel, as well as collaborate in the effective implementation of operation and maintenance programs and procedures. Collaborate with other Public Works divisions and outside agencies during projects and emergencies. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Any combination of education and experience may be substituted as long as it provides the desired skills, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required :

Possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with Tanker and Airbrake endorsements. Possess and maintain a valid Washington State Public Applicators License with an Aquatics Endorsement. Mathematical skills sufficient for substance mixing, equipment calibration, evaluating product costs, and other calculations pertinent to the vegetation control program. Knowledge of proper/safe use and experience with tools and equipment common to vegetation control trade. Skilled in planning and scheduling of manpower, budgeting, review and purchasing of equipment, supplies, materials to accomplish the spray program.

Preferred Skills and Abilities :

Develop and maintain effective working relationships and communication with other department employees, vendors and contractors, other county employees and departments, as well as other local agencies. Interpersonal skills when dealing with the general public, their complaints, and inquiries. Effectively communicate both formally and informally with others. Effectively work independently as well as in a collaborative and team working environment. Effectively lead and direct work activities, applying modern and department standard leadership skills. Effectively prioritize and manage work time in a multi-task work environment with demands from diverse sources. Work efficiently while attending to applicable safety regulations standard to the trade. Follow written and oral instructions and established procedures. Comprehend and interpret complex technical data. Make mathematical calculations. Analyze data and diagnose equipment problems, arrive to conclusions, take corrective action or make recommendations of plans of action. Take accurate data and maintain accurate and timely records. Present effective and concise reports. Knowledgeable of modern practices pertaining to the purchase, storage, mixing, transport, and application of pesticide/herbicide. General knowledge of native plant life of the local area.

Equipment or Tools :

Safety and effectively operate general mechanical tools. Safely and effectively operate gasoline and diesel vehicles and equipment. Hand-held communication devices, as well as common office equipment such as computers, phones, fax, copier, and calculators. Ability to use GPS to log work location data.

Other Duties :

Perform all other duties as assigned.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

: Herbicide application will require a working knowledge of sufficient math and mechanical aptitude to adjust and operate the equipment as required. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

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Washington State Driver's License:

Class A CDL with Tanker and Air Brake Endorsements Agriculture Public Operator License These skills and abilities typically are acquired through a combination of experience and training. Experience may be substituted for education.

The physical abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, write, hear, speak, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, go up and down a ladder and/or step stool to retrieve/file away files, and lift up and/or move up to 50 lbs. of unequal weight. The position requires the employee to stand and/or sit for 8+ hours per day, 5 days per week. Regular computer keyboard work is required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distant vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in the field in a variety of weather conditions including the potential for severe winter weather. Incumbents may be on 24-hour call for emergencies or severe weather.