Biocontrol Crew Member

Definition

This is a temporary opportunity! As a Missoula County employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community. The pay range for this position is $19.03 - $20.91 per hour, DOE.

The Missoula County Ecology/Extension Department is seeking a BIOLOGICAL WEED CONTROL CREW MEMBER to join their team. This position works on the Biological Weed Control Crew overseen by the Weed District Education Assistant/Crew Leader from mid-May to mid-August with a variety of weed biocontrol projects.

Details: We are accepting completed application submissions until 5:00 p.m., Friday, April 25, 2025. It is in your best interest to apply by this date.
To Apply:

• Please complete all sections of the online application, even if a resume is submitted/requested.
• Please include with a complete application the following attachments: A letter of interest, and a resume.
• Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
• Complete job description available upon request to the Department of Human Resources.

Representative Examples of Work

Monitors and inventories noxious weed/biocontrol sites which are located throughout Montana. Requires driving to and from work sites. Maintains databases and creates spreadsheets for biocontrol monitoring, collection, and release data. May assist in leading youth field trips including the Youth in Restoration Program. Assists with releasing and collecting a variety of biocontrol insects. Responsible for properly storing biocontrol agents. Prepares and ships biocontrol agents. Works collaboratively with a variety of land managers throughout Montana.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School graduation or GED required.
  
• Twenty-four (24) college semester credits desired. Courses most applicable to the position will be in Ecology, forestry, Natural Resources, Biology, Botany or other plant sciences.
  
• One year of experience working in a natural resource or plant science field desired.
  
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENT : Requires a valid Montana Driver's License.
  

Physical/Environmental Demands

Work schedule and location may vary. Some overnight travel will be required when working with land managers on the east side of the state. The work demands are seasonal with considerable time spent in an outdoor setting. The outdoor work requires considerable physical exertion such as hiking over steep, rough, and uneven terrain, bending, stooping, and occasional heavy lifting (20 lbs to 25 lbs) in all types of weather. Requires driving a motor vehicle.

Located halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and home to the University of Montana, Missoula is an academic center situated in an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Depending on the season, you can hike, ski, fish, float rivers, ride mountain bikes, or just sit back and marvel at the surrounding scenery. Join us in scenic, sophisticated, and service-oriented Missoula!
Missoula County covers over 2,618 square miles of mountain lands varying in topography and climate from temperate river valleys to snow-capped peaks. Five large valleys and two major rivers wind through this mountainous region.
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This summary outlines the benefit programs; actual benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status.

Missoula County will reward your contributions to our community with competitive compensation and generous benefits, including but not limited to:

Excellent Medical Health Benefits- Group health benefits, including dental and vision coverage, are available to eligible County employees. The medical health benefits premium is covered for full-time employees. The County contribution is pro-rated on hours paid for part-time employees. The employee pays the premium portion for dependent coverage. Family health benefits coverage is $258.00 per pay period.

Medical deductible is $500 for an individual and $1,000 for a family.

Flexible Benefits Plan- Pre-tax out-of-pocket medical expenses and day care expenses.

Voluntary Life Insurance Coverage, Long and Short-Term Disability, Critical and Accident Insuranceare offered through Mutual ofOmaha.

Public Employees Retirement System- Montana public employees of the state, university system, local governments and certain employees of school districts are covered by the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New members to the PERS have an opportunity to choose between two retirement plan options: the Defined Benefit Plan or the Defined Contribution Plan.

Sheriffs' Retirement System (SRS)- A public pension plan for all Montana Sheriffs hired after July 1, 1974 and Detention Officers hired after July 1, 2005.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness- Working for Missoula County may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness. Look here to learn more and understand whether you may be eligible.

Supplemental Retirement Benefitsare offered through Valic or Nationwide.

Sick Leave- Full-time employees accrue 7.38hours per month and are eligible to use sick leave once you have been an employee for 90 days.The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees.

Vacation Leave- Full-time employees accrue 9.24 hours per month and are eligible to use leave after continuous employment for a period of 6 full months. The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees.

Holidays- The County observes eleven legal holidays in even numbered years and ten legal holidays in odd numbered years.

Paid Parental Leave (PPL)-In recognition of the importance of bonding and care of a newborn child or a child placed for adoption, Missoula County 6 continuous weeks of PPL to eligible full-time employees that have been with the county for 180 days. The hours are pro-rated for part-time employees.

Tuition Assistance- Because we value the professional and personal development of our employees, Missoula County is proud to offer reimbursement of certain education expenses.

Closing Date/Time: 4/25/2025 5:00 PM Mountain

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