Within one year of employment, incumbent must obtain a pesticide applicator's license. This classification is management in nature. Work is performed with guidance from the land director and when applicable, the woodlands advisory committee. The employee jointly establishes with supervisor goals, objectives, priorities, and standards of programs. Employee works independently in administering a complex area of responsibility and confers with supervisor for professional advice.
Work is reviewed as to conformance to policy and originally agreed upon project goals.
Employee uses discretion in applying general goal and policy statements, in development of recommendations, in resolving program problems and in interpreting guidelines. Employee contributes to modification of existing guidelines by recommending changes or adapting guidelines to problems encountered. Work is performed in an environment which involves everyday risks or discomforts and sometime adverse weather conditions requiring safety precautions. A considerable amount of driving is required.