POSITION: A seasonal position assisting with development and maintenance of Cerro Gordo County Conservation multiuse trails. May assist with other department tasks as needed. EMPLOYMENT PERIOD: Approximately May to September with the time period flexible for students. Limited to 40 hours per week. SALARY: $17/hr. with no benefits. DESCRIPTION: Assists the Operations Supervisor and Natural Resource Specialists with management of multiuse trails located primarily at Lime Creek Conservation Area. QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated interest and/or experience in conservation land management facilities maintenance or outdoor recreation. Experience operating hand tools chainsaws UTVs and small to midsized power equipment preferred. REQUIREMENTS: The ability to effectively apply knowledge and common sense to solve problems and/or achieve work objectives; ability to routinely stand walk sit kneel stoop balance climb and operate power hand tools; ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions and be exposed to dust fumes and loud noises; ability to occasionally lift 75lbs; ability to follow written and oral instructions; possess a valid drivers license; and maintain an acceptable driving record. Cerro Gordo County is a preemployment physical and drug screening employer. TO APPLY: To be considered for employment individual must submit an official Cerro Gordo County Job Application Form at
POSTED:April 11 2025 DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until Friday April 25 2025.
JOB DESCRIPTION FOR SEASONAL TRAILS TECHNICIAN 4/25
DESCRIPTION OF WORK ACTIVITIES:
Assists with development and maintenance of Cerro Gordo County Conservation multiuse trails located primarily at Lime Creek Conservation Area. The trails technician works under the direct supervision of the Operations Supervisor or Director. The workweek is limited to no more than 40 hours per week with some nonroutine hours.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist with multiuse trail development and routine trail maintenance.
Perform skilled and unskilled maintenance/management tasks in parks and wildlife areas.
Operation and routine maintenance of tractors with implements selfpropelled mowers trimmers & other handheld power tools and other specialized habitat management equipment.
Routine facility maintenance of shelters picnic tables & benches signs fire rings etc.
Other tasks as assigned by the Operations Supervisor or Director.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Preference given to applicants pursuing a degree in one of the following fields: natural resource management wildlife biology ecology forestry agriculture or a related field of study. Relevant experience may be considered in place of education.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The ability to follow oral & written instructions.
The ability to work without direct supervision on occasion.
The ability to establish and maintain effective rapport with coworkers and the public.
The ability to work at satellite areas within the county.
The ability to effectively apply common sense to solve problems or achieve work objectives.
The ability to maintain accurate safety work and equipment maintenance records.
Ability to work outdoors in extreme hot cold rainy snowy and windy weather conditions and be exposed to dust fumes and loud noises.
Ability to occasionally lift 75lbs 40 inches high and carry up to 15 yards.
Must possess a valid drivers license and maintain an acceptable driving record.
Ability to routinely stand walk sit kneel stoop balance climb an 8foot step ladder and operate power/hand tools for extended lengths of time. Specific task duration of 2 or more hours at a time for 8 to 10hour workdays.
Cerro Gordo County is a preemployment physical & drugscreening employer.
The requirements and duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position.
Must be at least 18 years old
EMPLOYMENT PERIOD:
Approximately May to September with the timeperiod somewhat flexible for students. Limited to 40 hours per week.
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