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SalaryJOB SPECIFICS
The Natural Resource Technician will help lead a team of seasonal employees working on natural resource-based projects within the 4,400-acre park system. This person must have knowledge of native plants, and natural plant communities, and experience working, and or leading a team.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must be at least 18 years of age and have the ability to read, write and follow written and oral instructions. Must have own means of reliable transportation; individuals operating a motor vehicle for county business must possess a valid driver's license.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:
- Previous work or volunteer experience related to natural resource management including but not limited to forestry, botany, controlled burns, invasive species control, tree planting or maintenance, native seed collection, prescribed grazing.
- Experience operating UTV, string trimmer, shovel, brush saw, sprayer
- Experience performing land management activities such as invasive shrub control, burning, planting trees, weeding rain gardens, growing plants; giving direction to peers; working in variable weather conditions (cold, hot, rain); preparing work schedules for staff; using ArcGIS; or iPad; developing reports and utilizing computer programs; working alone with minimal supervision; working with volunteers or speaking to the general public.
HOURS / DAYS: 8 hour work days, days will vary. Work schedules (hours and days) and location are subject to change based on department needs.
ANTICIPATED RATE OF PAY: $19.69 Hourly
***Position will be posted until filled***
JOB SUMMARY
This is a skilled position assisting the Natural Resource Coordinator with both office and fieldwork tasks. Provides assistance for and serves as crew leader to other seasonal employees.
EMPLOYMENT CRITERIA
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must be at least 18 years of age and have the ability to read, write and follow written and oral instructions. Must have own means of reliable transportation; individuals operating a motor vehicle for county business must possess a valid driver's license.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Previous natural resource fieldwork experience or postsecondary training in Natural Resources, conservation, botany, forestry, water resource management, or wildlife management and lead worker experience desirable.
Offers of employment will be contingent upon successfully passing a criminal history background check prior to beginning employment with Washington County.
CORE COMPETENCIES, JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL JOB PERFORMANCE
Core Competenciesoutline essential business and professional traits necessary to perform this job.
- Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace;
- Demonstrated knowledge of native and noxious plant identification, map interpretation, and common tools;
- Ability to lead a group of employees and/or volunteers;
- Ability to use hand tools;
- Ability to understand and follow basic instructions;
- Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time under possible adverse weather conditions;
- Ability to meet and deal with the public in a friendly, businesslike manner;
- Ability to report to work on a regular and timely basis.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinates the work of seasonal employees; prepares schedules, provides training, assigns tasks; reviews work performed; prioritizes work and helps complete end of season employee evaluations;
- Schedule and complete invasive shrub removal, diseased tree removal, rain garden maintenance, planting and seeding, controlled burns, noxious weed control, erosion control
- Identify plants such as trees, shrubs, perennials; native and noxious
- Operate hand and power tools in completion of natural resource work;
- Coordinate with other park employees, contractors, and volunteers in completing natural resource management work throughout the parks system;
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is physical and performed 75% outside and 25% inside. Work outdoors maybe during undesirable weather conditions including rain, snow, and sleet as well as cold and hot days. Equipment used may include but is not limited to: hand saw, loppers, brush cutter, 4WD automatic transition vehicles, and hand tools. Duties include being able to perform the following movements on an occasional to continuous basis: walking, turning/twisting, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling, climbing, reaching, and grasping. Duties may include lifting and pulling up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance. Exposures may include but are not limited to: ticks and insects, poisonous or sharp plants, various chemical agents, fuels, blacktop/diesel/gasoline fumes, fertilizer, temperature extremes, and in rare instances, body fluids. Additional physical/mental requirements may not be listed above, but are inherent in performing the position's essential functions.
This job description is intended to describe the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty being performed by people assigned to this classification. The list of responsibilities is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The County retains the discretion to add or change the contents of this job description at any time.
Benefits are not offered with this position.
