Crew Manager

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Manages and implements Sublette County Weed & Pest policies and programs under the supervision of the Weed and Pest District Supervisors. Performs a wide range of coordination, and hands-on duties. Assists the Supervisor in assuring the District’s programs on the local level. This includes but is not limited to seasonal personnel supervision, planning, and project and program implementation. 

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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Essential Duties:

• Lead seasonal employee management with an emphasis on leading the crew

• Lead special treatment programs

• Assist with development of treatments

• Complete quality assurance treatment checks

• Shares responsibility of landowner communication, treatments implementation, record keeping, quality control and other duties with other full-time staff.

 

Other Duties:

• Early Detection and Rapid Response: treatment and detection

• Equipment Maintenance:  assists with equipment maintenance

• Implementation of District Programs: related to declared/designated species as determined by the Supervisor

• Special Projects and Assignments: action as required.

 

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Experience with plant identification, invasive species management and seasonal crew management desired

 

Job Requirements:

• Obtain a Wyoming Commercial Applicators Licence

• Determine working procedures

• Reassign work to meet requirements

• Select new employees in conjunction with supervisors

• Carry out employee disciplinary actions

• Conduct employee performance evaluations

• Instruct/Train coworkers

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

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Knowledge of:

• Management principles and practices

• Program planning principles and human resources management principles and practices

• Current technological capabilities and applications

Ability to:

• Apply technical and mechanical skills associated with District management.

• Communicate technical and regulatory information to the public and seasonal staff.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other professionals, coworkers, subordinate employees, media, other organizations, board members, advisory councils and the general public.

• Operate various equipment including but not limited to automobile, ATVs, various spray equipment, UTVs, telephone, calculator, computer, copiers, fax, GIS/GPS and other business/office equipment.

• Understand verbal and written information and instruction and exchanging information with others.

 

Skills to:

• Evaluate organizational operations (including costs, staffing, scheduling, and related areas) and formulate recommendations

• Utilize problem-solving strategies

• Positively represent the SCWP staff and board

• Facilitate an open and positive workplace

 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (including physical and environmental)

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Environmental Conditions:

Approximately 60% of the position’s duties are performed within an indoor or a protected environment.  The applicant may be exposed to adverse conditions while driving from the primary business location to field locations as well as during any service related activities.  Substantial seasonal exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals and other conditions such as fumes, odors, dust, and mists will be encountered.  Moderate seasonal exposure to extreme heat and  temperature changes will be encountered.

 

Physical Requirements:

• Conduct activities involving walking 60% of the time, standing 30% of the time, and sitting 10% of the time.

• Lift burdens weighing up to 80 lbs. on a limited basis.

• Carry backpack equipment weighing between 24 and 40 lbs.

• Grasp and manipulate office equipment as well as tools, equipment, and materials used in the maintenance of facilities and equipment.

• Conduct activities involving climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling/bending, crouching, crawling, twisting, and reaching are used daily on a moderate to substantial basis.

• Participate in routine conversations in person or via telephone and to distinguish telephone voice and other auditory tones.

• Distinguish objects in low and bright light using visual capacity including peripheral vision, depth perception, color vision, and far and near acuity to observe all elements of a structure or zone and document the results.

• Use a computer daily for prolonged periods of time.

• Operate a motor vehicle and light to mid-level equipment.