PT Weed and Pest Supervisor

Overview

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 okingscountysd.gov.

POSITION TITLE: Weed & Pest Supervisor – Part-time

DEPARTMENT: Weed & Pest

REPORTS TO: Brookings County Commission and the Brookings County Weed Board

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

WAGE GRADE: 7 (PT Weed & Pest Supervisor is Wage Grade 7, Steps I & II only)

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.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

OR

Any equivalent combination of education and experience as is acceptable to the hiring authority.