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Biocontrol Technician
Missoula, Montana United States MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA Temporary $22.93 - $27.18 Hourly Jan 13, 2026
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MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA
Missoula County consists of over 30 departments to meet the needs of our citizens, from registering a motor vehicle to providing quality medical care through the health department and our federally qualified health center, access to the justice system in the form of the Sheriff’s Department and County Attorney’s office to public works projects. Each department strives to fulfill the County’s mission: Missoula County Mission: Provide quality public service to protect and enhance the well-being of the people, communities, and environment of Missoula County. Vision: Missoula County is a trusted community leader enhancing the quality of life so people can thrive and realize individual and collective potential. Core Values: Integrity: We are accountable, ethical and transparent. Innovation: We choose to develop sustainable solutions that pursue opportunities and foster creativity. Teamwork: We are a diverse, interdependent organization that supports collaboration to work effectively. Community: We honor diversity and respect people, heritage, culture, and natural resources.
Job Description
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This is a temporary part-time intermittent schedule opportunity! As a Missoula County employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community. The pay range for this position is $22.93 - $27.18 per hour, depending on experience.
The Missoula County Ecology/Extension Office is seeking a BIOLOGICAL WEED CONTROL TECHNICIAN to join their team. This position assists the Biological Weed Control Coordinator with the planning and implementation of field work, research, and education projects related to the biological control of weeds occurring throughout the state of Montana and periodically in neighboring states.
Details: We are accepting completed application submissions until 5:00 p.m., Monday, February 2, 2026. It is in your best interest to apply by this date.
To Apply:- Please complete all sections of the online application, even if a resume is requested/submitted.
- Please include with a complete application the following attachments: A letter of interest, and a resume.
- Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
- Complete job description available upon request to the Department of Human Resources.
Representative Examples of Work
Monitors and inventories noxious weed/biocontrol sites on federal, state, county, and private land throughout Montana and occasionally in neighboring states in collaboration with land management partners. Up to 30 nights a year may be spent traveling for monitoring focused work. Writes comprehensive monitoring site reports to be shared with the land manager to communicate findings and recommendations. Maintains databases and creates spreadsheets for biocontrol monitoring, collection, and release data. Assists with releasing and collecting a variety of biocontrol insects. Approximately, 1 million biocontrol agents are collected annually with many of these insects needing to be properly packaged to safely ship them across the state and to many other partner states. Assists in the coordination of biocontrol agent collection days. Majority of collections occur in Missoula and surrounding counties but up to 10 may occur in other parts of the state and require overnight travel. Will assist with biocontrol related education and outreach for the public, agency personnel, and youth through the coordination of field days, presentations, meetings, youth activities, social media content creation, website management, and educational material creation. Responsible for properly storing perishable biocontrol agents. Research grant opportunities and assists with writing, formatting, preparing, and submitting grant applications to fund the Montana Biocontrol Coordination Project. Assists with claiming grant funding and writing required reports. Works collaboratively with a variety of land managers throughout Montana to provide the services that they need to successfully incorporate biocontrol into their noxious weed management programs.
Minimum Qualifications- Requires Bachelor’s degree. Courses most applicable to the position will be in ecology, forestry, natural resources, biology, botany or other plant sciences.
- Requires one year of experience working in a natural resource or plant science field.
- SPECIAL REQUIREMENT : Requires a valid Driver's License.
Physical/Environmental Demands
Work schedule and location may vary. Overnight travel will be required when working with land managers or at field sites that are outside of what can be accomplished in a day trip. The work demands are seasonal with considerable time spent in an outdoor setting. The outdoor work requires considerable physical exertion such as hiking over steep, rough, and uneven terrain, bending, stooping, and occasional heavy lifting (20 lbs to 25 lbs) in all types of weather.
Located halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and home to the University of Montana, Missoula is an academic center situated in an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Depending on the season, you can hike, ski, fish, float rivers, ride mountain bikes, or just sit back and marvel at the surrounding scenery. Join us in a scenic, sophisticated, and service-oriented Missoula!
Missoula County covers over 2,618 square miles of mountain lands varying in topography and climate from temperate river valleys to snow-capped peaks. Five large valleys and two major rivers wind through this mountainous region.
Missoula County is large and diverse, featuring everything from the spectacular scenery of Clark Fork River running through town to lush ranches and a growing economy of small business. Skiers, outdoor enthusiasts, wildlife watchers, mothers and fathers, business owners, vacationers, fisherman, retirees, students, and many others have grown to love Missoula County's boundless opportunities.
This summary outlines the benefit programs; actual benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status.
Missoula County will reward your contributions to our community with competitive compensation and generous benefits, including but not limited to:
Excellent Medical Health Benefits- Group health benefits, including dental and vision coverage, are available to eligible County employees. The medical health benefits premium is covered for full-time employees. The County contribution is pro-rated on hours paid for part-time employees. The employee pays the premium portion for dependent coverage. Family health benefits coverage is $258.00 per pay period.
Medical deductible is $500 for an individual and $1,000 for a family.
Flexible Benefits Plan- Pre-tax out-of-pocket medical expenses and day care expenses.
Voluntary Life Insurance Coverage, Long and Short-Term Disability, Critical and Accident Insuranceare offered through Mutual ofOmaha.
Public Employees Retirement System- Montana public employees of the state, university system, local governments and certain employees of school districts are covered by the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New members to the PERS have an opportunity to choose between two retirement plan options: the Defined Benefit Plan or the Defined Contribution Plan.
Sheriffs' Retirement System (SRS)- A public pension plan for all Montana Sheriffs hired after July 1, 1974 and Detention Officers hired after July 1, 2005.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness- Working for Missoula County may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness. Look here to learn more and understand whether you may be eligible.
Supplemental Retirement Benefitsare offered through Valic or Nationwide.
Sick Leave- Full-time employees accrue 7.38hours per month and are eligible to use sick leave once you have been an employee for 90 days.The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees.
Vacation Leave- Full-time employees accrue 9.24 hours per month and are eligible to use leave after continuous employment for a period of 6 full months. The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees.
Holidays- The County observes eleven legal holidays in even numbered years and ten legal holidays in odd numbered years.
Paid Parental Leave (PPL)-In recognition of the importance of bonding and care of a newborn child or a child placed for adoption, Missoula County 6 continuous weeks of PPL to eligible full-time employees that have been with the county for 180 days. The hours are pro-rated for part-time employees.
Tuition Assistance- Because we value the professional and personal development of our employees, Missoula County is proud to offer reimbursement of certain education expenses.
Closing Date/Time: 2/2/2026 5:00 PM MountainPlease mention you found this employment opportunity on the CareersInGovernment.com job board.
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