Forest Management Maintenance Aid II - LTE

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Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the Hiring Process section below to learn more.

New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint however we may go slightly higher based on experience internal equity and market.

Bellevue is known as A City in a Park with a park system comprised of 2700 acres of parks and open space. Bellevues Parks and Community Services Department has a unique opportunity for you as Forest Management Maintenance Aid II Limited Term Employee (LTE). The Forest Management Program provides site management of approximately 2000 acres of undeveloped forested open space properties. These properties are geographically distributed throughout the city and consist of upland forests lowland forests steep slopes meadows shorelines wetlands and riparian corridors. These properties are managed for a wide variety of community benefits including recreation wildlife habitat and ecosystem functions such as stormwater retention air and water filtration and carbon sequestration. Were looking for an energetic candidate with the desire to grow and learn within our dynamic work group.

The Forest Management Maintenance Aid II LTE performs a variety of manual labor tasks in assistance to fully-trained personnel to repair maintain operate and install basic city or park infrastructure systems and/or support events or activities. Work consists of routine and repetitive tasks processes and/or operations and will be performed cooperatively with other employees and completed in a manner that assures individual coworker and public safety in all weather and working conditions.

• Assists full-time employees with natural area trail and landscape maintenance operation tasks including mowing line trimming weeding blowing planting installing much watering beaver dam removal and garbage/debris removal including the occasional unlawful campsite removal.
• Tend to public-facing landscape beds by shaping and pruning vegetation removing weeds irrigating and performing other beautification tasks.
• Control vegetation through the removal of invasive species pruning chipping and manual methods.
• Work around the public.
• Work outdoors in forested natural areas environmentally sensitive areas trails and streetscape settings.
• Work with city staff and volunteers.

Supervision Received and Exercised:

• Works under the close supervision of a lead worker skilled worker or other supervisory personnel. Once proficiency is demonstrated individuals in this classification may be assigned to work alone or with minimal supervision during a workday.
• Employees receive direct supervision while on the job site in most cases but the amount of direct supervision required may diminish as proficiency in task performance and equipment operation increases.
• May work independently on the basis of clear instructions.
• Work is to be completed with appropriate efficiency and in a manner that commands the respect of or demonstrates appropriate courtesy to coworkers and the public.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Required to possess a valid Washington state drivers license by date of hire. Must have and maintain a good driving record according to City standards.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must be comfortable working outside in all weather conditions.
• Completion of high school diploma or GED is required.
• Work experience of at least one year in PNW forestry natural resources or landscape maintenance is preferred.
• Working knowledge of and familiarity with hand-held power tools and related landscape maintenance equipment. Basic mechanical skills and manual dexterity. Ability to operate safely the equipment and machinery necessary to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to listen and understand direction/instruction communicate with team members and respond to customers tactfully and courteously.
• Good written and oral communication skills are desirable.
• Candidate must pass a criminal background check prior to being hired.
• WSDA public operator pesticide license or ability to obtain within six months.

Physical Demands:

• Work involves walking; talking; hearing; using hands to handle feel or operate objects tools or controls; and reaching with hands and arms.
• Pulling pushing climbing standing bending or stooping for extended periods.
• Lifting carrying or crawling.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may be required to push pull lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud.
• Exposure may include traffic fumes chemicals flying debris or noise.
• Employees with exposure will be required to provide and wear leather steel-toed or equivalent protective footwear (ANSI approved).
• Employees must be willing and able to work outside in all weather conditions and provide weather-related gear if/as needed such as rain gear and/or coat.
• Employees must provide and wear work clothing appropriate to their duties. Some tasks require a long-sleeved shirt.

HIRING PROCESS
The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name address and other demographics. To help us please complete the online application form as fully as possible.

• Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
• We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage unless otherwise stated in the job description.
• Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter resume writing sample and references.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
• All positions require the completion of references checks including at least one prior supervisor.
• Some positions may require completion of a criminal background checkprior to start employment
• Some positions may require obtaining a commercial drivers license (CDL) licensures or additional certifications.

At the City of Bellevue youll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions our interactions and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: Exceptional Public Service Stewardship Commitment to Employees Integrity Innovation and Diversity Equity & Inclusion. Youll work in an environment that is innovative collaborative future focused and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. Its what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work live and explore.

Have we piqued your interest yet Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status national origin genetic information disability age veteran status or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office at or .If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.

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