PT Weed and Pest Supervisor
Company: Brookings County
Location: Brookings
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Posting: 26-04 Posting Type:
Internal & Open Announcement Closing Date: Tuesday, February 17,
2026 at 5:00 PM Starting Wage: $27.49/hour Part Time position – 8
hrs/week November-April & up to 29.5 hrs/week May - October
Application Procedures: Interested individuals are encouraged to
apply by submitting a Brookings County application to Human
Resources * Brookings City/County Government Center * 520 3rd
Street, Suite 210 * Brookings, SD 57006 or at
www.brookingscountysd.gov. POSITION TITLE: Weed & Pest Supervisor –
Part-time DEPARTMENT: Weed & Pest REPORTS TO: Brookings County
Commission and Brookings County Weed Board FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
WAGE GRADE: 7 (PT Weed & Pest Supervisor is Wage Grade 7, Steps I &
II only) DESCRIPTION OF WORK General Statement of Duties Under the
general direction of the Brookings County Commission and the
Brookings County Weed Board. Responsible for the county weed
eradication and control program(s). Examples of Duties: (Any one
position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the
listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions
of this grade.) Serves as staff to the county weed board preparing
agendas, financial reports, minutes and other related materials.
Interprets and enforces county ordinances and policies regarding
weed matters. Prepares necessary budget information for the county
weed department for annual budget and capital outlay programming;
administers annual budget. Serves as resource person and provides
information, as requested, pertaining to county weed programs.
Recognizes and identifies state and local noxious weeds to be
eradicated through the county weed program. Oversees inspection of
roadsides and ditches for noxious weed sites; contacts landowners
concerning noxious weed problems in accordance with state and local
regulations. Responsible for general maintenance and upkeep of
spraying equipment. Keeps current inventory of spraying supplies
necessary to perform duties in an efficient manner. Operates and
supervises the operation of spraying equipment to include proper
calibration, as necessary. Oversees the county rodent control
program, specifically as related to pocket gophers. Hires and
supervises seasonal and part-time employees performing duties for
the county weed department. Updates and implements the county weed
program for education of general public. Maintains accurate records
as related to the county weed program. Attends training sessions
and meetings as required. Performs work in a manner consistent with
safe practices. Develops and maintains positive, professional
relationships with the general public and other employees. Performs
other such duties and functions as assigned and necessary to the
proper performance of the position. QUALIFICATION FOR APPOINTMENT
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Broad knowledge of and
ability to identify and understand a wide variety of noxious weeds
and thistles. Ability to perform medium level vehicle and sprayer
maintenance. Demonstrable knowledge of herbicides and general
agricultural practices. Ability to obtain a CDL—commercial driver’s
license. Ability to obtain a commercial pesticide applicator’s
license to include at least the following categories: G, 1A, 1B, 7,
9, and 12. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to work with the public and present a positive public
image. Education Four (4) years experience and/or education in
agricultural practices with preference for training or education in
chemical application and use. OR Any equivalent combination of
education and experience as is acceptable to the hiring authority.
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