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Salary: $22.37 Hourly
Location : Fairgrounds, Durango, CO
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 260528.1500.1581
Department: Public Works
Division: Weed Management
Opening Date: 05/29/2026
Closing Date: 6/11/2026 4:00 PM Mountain
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In accordance with CO SB23-058, applicants understand that La Plata County will not request or require the applicant to include their age, date of birth, or date of attendance/graduation date on the initial application. Applicants understand that La Plata County can request or require an individual to provide documentation including copies of certification, transcripts, and other materials created by a third party. The applicant understands that the applicant can redact, if they so choose, information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from an educational institution on those requested/required certification, transcripts and other materials created by a third party.
Equal Employment Opportunity
La Plata County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your request to
This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities for this job. The duties, expectations and actions listed for this role may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Summary
This is a seasonal position that helps identify and locate invasive vegetation, brush and trees; maps noxious weeds using Global Positioning System (G.P.S.) and GIS (geographic information systems) equipment and maintains weed management data and provides accurate notification to landowners regarding noxious weeds as required in the Colorado Weed Management Act and La Plata County Code.
Essential Job Functions
Essential functions may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks. Reasonable accommodations, as defined under the American with Disabilities Act, will be made when possible.

• Locates, identifies and maps noxious weeds using a laptop mapping system.
• Performs GIS analyzing tasks and post processing of data collected in field.
• Generates weed management notices and prepares mailing to appropriate landowners.
• Researches files to determine property ownership, mailing addresses, legal description, and acreage.
• Other related duties as assigned.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
  MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED:
  
  • Laptop (windows)
  • Android tablet
  • Simple Office Equipment
  • Global Positioning System Field Data Collection Equipment

Minimum Qualifications Required
Education and Experience:
College courses in GIS and those related toenvironmental science.
Experience with ArcMap and editing vector data.
Knowledge of how to use ArcGIS Online.
Any combination of education, training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid Colorado Driver's License
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:
Local flora and native plants
Computer equipment.
Windows operating system.
Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
ESRI ArcMap
GIS Geo-database systems.
Android mobile operating systems.
Skill in:
Quickly learning how to identify several plant species
Estimating accurate measurements, distances and plant crown cover densities
Using tactfulness, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines
Effective oral communication
Mental and Physical Abilities:
Ability to drive or be in a vehicle for extended periods.
Ability to be discrete and confidential regarding land ownership
Ability to see and identify native and non-native vegetation in their various stages of growth
Ability to work independently including identifying, prioritizing, and completing work in a timely manner.
Non-Discrimination and EEO Statement
La Plata County prohibits discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with La Plata County on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or genetic information.
La Plata County is an equal opportunity employer and assures equal employment opportunities for protected classes, persons with disabilities and for covered veterans. Covered veterans include: special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Vietnam era veterans, or any other veterans who served on active duty during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge was authorized.
Inquiries regarding La Plata County's equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to:
Director of Human Resources
1101 E 2nd Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
Tel: (970)382-6361
Fax: (970)375-7985
Email: HRHelpdesk@lpcgov.org
This is a temporary position only.