Natural Resources Technician - Seasonal

Litter cleanup and general maintenance of properties and trails

Vegetation management and control of noxious and invasive weeds, including use of manual, chemical, and biological control methods

Ecological restoration and erosion control, including seeding, native plant propagation and installation

Data collection, including vegetative transects, photo monitoring, visitor use counts and surveys

Identification and mapping of native and non-native plant species using ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123

Maintenance and construction of natural surface trails and trail amenities, including use of hand tools and mechanized equipment

Light equipment operation

Installation and maintenance of fencing and signage

Interface with the public, including providing support to interpretation programs, volunteer stewardship activities and events, and engaging with stakeholders in various formats

Training and professional development activities

Various other tasks in support of Salt Lake City’s system of public lands and trails

Effectively communicate and continually update co-workers and supervisor of progress and problems

Demonstrated knowledge and skills in plant, insect, mammal, or bird identification, restoration, farming, forestry, hydrology or ecology or a strong desire and aptitude to develop these skills

Practical outdoor work experience

Basic experience and knowledge of natural resource conservation practices and procedures

Demonstrated ability to operate hand tools and light equipment

Demonstrated ability to work in adverse conditions including rain, high or low temperatures, insects, and difficult terrain and to work full days outdoors without regular access to amenities

Demonstrated ability to carry a heavy pack and hike up to six miles in variable mountainous terrain

Must be 16 years of age or older

Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources, natural sciences, i.e., biology, geology, hydrology, etc., forestry, wildlife management, environmental science or related fields

Six months of field experience, research experience, Natural Resources management or other directly relevant job experience

Experience in computer applications like database, and/or GIS and GPS and associated hardware

Effective at working as part of a team while motivating self and others

Excellent observation and communication skills (written and verbal)

Demonstrated knowledge of plant identification and invasive plant management

Detail-oriented and focused on accuracy and quality control

Possession of a valid drivers’ license or driving privilege card

Work is primarily outdoors under a variety of weather and environmental conditions and may involve hiking to reach the job site. Work locations include Salt Lake City’s Foothills Natural Area, the Jordan River Parkway, properties along City Creek, Red Butte Creek, Emigration Creek, Parleys Creek, and various City parks and greenways

Moderately heavy physical activity. Required to push, pull or lift medium to heavy weights. Difficult working positions; may have to stand, walk, or sit in uncomfortable positions for extended periods and squat or crawl.

Exposure to outside weather conditions year-round.