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The purpose of this position is to coordinate planning, contacts, agreements and administrative activities necessary to successfully implement and maintain the Lower Deschutes Cooperative Weed Management Area. The Coordinator will lead seasonal Weed Technicians in preventing the establishment and spread of noxious and nuisance weeds in accordance with County, State and Federal Weed Laws. Performs other duties as assigned. Reports all concerns directly to supervisor. Full job description available here: https://www.wascoswcd.org/lower-deschutes-cwma-coordinator EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent; college degree in a related field such as agronomy, crop science, plant taxonomy, range management, soils or weed control; experience in herbicide applications; OR any satisfactory combination of experience, education and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the above described duties. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment is mainly outdoors with some indoors, based on seasonal demands. Work will be performed in noisy areas and variable temperatures. Employee may be exposed to extreme heat or cold, various chemicals, noxious fumes, insect stings, snakes, dampness, dust, pollen, machinery, traffic, specialized equipment and fuel. Protective equipment may be required for some job functions and will be supplied. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Job requires sitting, standing, walking, hiking, lifting up to 50 pounds (daily) and up to 100 pounds (weekly or less), use of hand held equipment, manual dexterity, visual acuity, ability to adapt to a changing work environment. BACKGROUND SCREENING The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service requires everyone who uses USDA equipment and has access to producer records to pass a background screening and receive a favorable adjudication. This is essential for employment with the District. The District also conducts regular DMV records checks to screen for serious violations. CONTACTS WITH OTHERS This position has daily, face to face interactions with District and USDA Service Center staff, including short weekly staff meetings. Frequent interactions in person, via phone, email, and written correspondence occur with other SWCDs, and the many state, federal and local agencies with whom the District works. In addition, similar interaction occurs between staff and the District\'s clientele, primarily local farmers and ranchers. Typical interactions may include exchange of information, sharing of technical information, coordination of on-going projects or discussion of potential new projects. Care must be taken to avoid sharing information governed by the privacy act, most of which is private landowner information.