Natural Resources Maintenance Aid 2 (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 Natural Resource Maintenance Aide II. The Natural Resources Division manages over 2000 acres of open space lands 97 miles of property line 90 miles of trails 214 acres of arterial landscapes 10000 street trees 4 visitor centers 46 acres of agricultural lands and 86 community garden plots.

The Natural Resources Maintenance Aide II position performs all tasks associated with their work group. Work tasks and priorities will be split between 37 acres of blueberry farmland and 8 miles of nature trails within the Lake Hills Greenbelt and Mercer Slough Nature Park. This position will conscientiously and competently operate and care for all equipment needed to complete tasks of their work group. 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 co-worker and public safety in all weather and working conditions. 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. Employee may work independently based on clear instructions. Work is to be completed with appropriate efficiency and in a manner that commands the respect of or demonstrates appropriate courtesy to co-workers and the all instances City liability may be affected by improperly performed work.

Hours: 40 hours per week work shift 6:30 am-3:00pm (adjusted as necessary)

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include any combination of the following tasks:

• Farm and trial work tasks include but are not limited to mowing weed eating backpack blowing pruning hand weeding planting mulching pesticide application drainage repair trail surfacing and enhancements brush/leaf pick up litter removal storm damage cleanup farm drainage/water conveyance landscape projects and integrative pest management.
• May assist with implementation and maintenance of natural resource enhancements projects.
• All other general maintenance duties as assigned.

Education Experience and Other Requirements

• High school diploma or a GED equivalent.
• Familiarity/experience adhering to OSHA and other safety rules and procedures.
• Required to possess a valid Washington drivers license by date of hire. Must have and maintain a good driving record according to City standards. Current original drivers abstract required at time of interview.
• Working knowledge of and familiarity with hand-held power tools and other related landscape maintenance equipment.
• Basic mechanical skills and manual dexterity.
• Knowledge of tool and equipment preventative maintenance processes techniques and procedures.
• Ability to safely operate the equipment and machinery necessary to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to listen and understand direction/instruction communicates with team members and responds to customers tactfully and courteously.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Certified pesticide applicators license or ability to obtain within one year.
• Working knowledge of trail and blueberry farm maintenance standards desirable.
• Knowledge of trail and farm workload planning (tasks frequencies time standards etc.) beneficial.
• Certified pesticide applicator license or ability to obtain within one year from date of hire.
• Or any equivalent combination of education experience and training that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities.

• Work involves walking talking hearing using hands to handle feel or operate objects tools or controls and reaching with hands and arms.
• Individuals must have adequate hearing and visual acuity to successfully perform the essential job responsibilities and requirements of the position. Individuals must be able to hear and understand verbal communications and other outside sound sources. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• The work environment is mostly outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions.
• Employee 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.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud.
• Hazards associated with use of mowers and brush clearing equipment are of concerns to workers. This includes hazards associated with proximity to pesticides. Isolation and the terrain can be hazards to those employees asked to work alone.
• One or more employees may be called in off duty to respond to emergencies or peak user demand
• The employee may be required to push pull lift and/or carry objects up to 50 pounds.

Definition of a Limited Term Employment Status

• Hired on the Citys payroll for up to 9 months working full-time or part-time (30 hours or more).
• Cannot work for more than 9 months in the previous 12 months whether in the same position or a series of consecutive positions.
• Cannot work simultaneously as a temporary employee and a temporary agency worker.
• A temporary employee who has worked the 9-month maximum in the previous 12 months must have at least a 3-month break in service before being re-employed by the city in another temporary status.
• At-will for the duration of the temporary status except as indicated by union contract.
• Employment eligibility of a new hire into a temporary status must be verified.
• Temporary workers will be placed in non-regular positions and shall receive no other compensation or benefits than the designated base hourly rate for hours of actual work performed except as specifically authorized by ordinance.

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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