Natural Resource Parks Technician (Inventory/Monitoring) - Limited

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Description:

The Natural Resource Parks Technician is responsible for providing a wide variety of semiskilled labor to support the management of the Jefferson County Open Space (JCOS) properties. Utilize hand and power tools motor vehicles and specialized power equipment. Monitoring reporting implementation operating and maintain equipment/tools training pursuant to natural resource management.

SCHEDULE:

This fulltime position operates on a fourday work week (MondayThursday) from 7:00 AM5:30P. This is an onsite position that may require overtime work.

Please note this is a limited position anticipated to start late May/early June and end around October 2025; however we are flexible with the end date. We highly encourage college candidates to apply!

COMPENSATION:

Hiring Range: $25.00 $27.00 USD Hourly

Compensation will be determined based on education experience and skills.

BENEFITS: The employment status is Limited (FixedTerm) with an anticipated assignment end date after one year and is eligible for personal medical coverage following the month of hire.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Resource Management:

• Assist with vegetation inventories plant identification native seed collections and plantings.
• As Needed: Assist with wildlife management grassland management wetland inventories noxious weed management and forest management.
• Demonstrate willingness to develop new skills and experience regarding natural resource management.

Public Outreach/Engagement:

• Provide training for volunteer projects in collaboration with other Open Space staff.
• Assist Lookout Mountain Nature Center with natural resource outreach information both personal and nonpersonal.
• Interact with park neighbors and onsite park visitors concerning natural resource management activities.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• One year of workrelated experience in natural resource management ecology botany or a similar field.
• High School Diploma GED or equivalent certificate.
• Note an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degreefrom an accredited college or university in natural resources management.
• One or more years of experience in natural resource management
• Experience with natural resource inventory and monitoring
• Experience with natural resource management in Colorado ecosystems

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION:

• Must be able to safely navigate mountain roads using trucks and potentially UTVs and hike long distances over rough terrain using GPS or other navigation tools carrying personal supplies and project gear.
• Must have a valid drivers license; if you are from out of state you must have a valid Colorado drivers license within 30 days of hire date and you must not have any major violations or DUI DWI DWAI convictions.
• Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of criminal history motor vehicle report education verification and/or references.
• All Jefferson County Employees must apply through their internal profile.
• In any materials you submit you may redact or remove ageidentifying information such as age date of birth or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

APPLICATION:

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must submit an online employment application by 11:59PM on the posted cutoff date. Follow this link to apply now: Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities

A resume and cover letter submitted with your application are encouraged but will not substitute for the information requested on the application. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected. To view the status of your application please log into your candidate portal.

For more details on the recruitment process please visit: Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team ator

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