Agricultural Land Restoration Assistant Crew Lead

Boulder, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Its a great time to join the City of Boulder!

Application Deadline:

February 4 2026

Compensation Details:

Full Pay Range

24.96 - 36.21

Generally the hiring range is from the minimum up to 80% of the is a full-time hourly position.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Benefit Eligibility Group:

Seasonal Max

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Job Description Summary:

Under general supervision the position safely and effectively executes agricultural land restoration program objectives as well as department wide plans that support all chartered land uses and open space purposes. This role coordinates and conducts tasks as part of a team to rehabilitate degraded agricultural land for the purpose of improving agricultural production; ecologically restoring historic agricultural land using nature-based solutions to help ecosystems adapt to and withstand climate change and to bring function back to our scarred ecosystems; help maintain Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) agricultural infrastructure to aid in the success of OSMPs agricultural tenants; and performs related duties as assigned.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSABILITIES

Engages in agricultural and natural land management and restoration techniques
Conducts noxious and invasive plant species management including herbicide applications.
Conducts prairie dog removal (on irrigated agricultural lands only) using Pressurized Exhaust Rodent Control (PERC) machines.
Installs and maintains agricultural fences gates and culverts.
Maintains/constructs/runs floodirrigation ditches.
Conducts invasive tree removal using chainsaws and herbicide applications (cut-stump applications).
Collects and sows native seed; installs and waters native plants on restoration sites.
Safe and effective operation of tractors mini-excavators and skid steers for various land management actions.
Safe and effective operation and maintenance of power tools such as weed whips power augers PERC machines and chainsaws.
Safe operation of pickup trucks and pull trailers on and off road.
Performs surveys and mapping of invasive and noxious plant species using GPS technology and aerial photography.
Conducts other agricultural and natural land rehabilitation tasks as required.
Maintainsdetailed recordsof work completed using asset and data management software.
Communicates with team leaders on daily and weekly work plans and project status updates.
Assists with project logistics such as methods equipment needs time allocation requirements and use of external resources to accomplish project tasks.
Reportsall accidents damage to city property and/or policy infractions.
Understands and complywith all policies including safety best practices.
Takesproper safety precautions anticipatesunsafe circumstances and actsaccordingly to prevent accidents.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to motivate lead and work effectively as a member of formal and informal teams and getting groups to learn and work together.
Ability to identify what needs to be done and do it before being asked or before the situation requires work in a timely and consistent manner.
Ability that can be demonstrated to conduct physical outdoor activity for 8-10 hours a day in all weather conditions.
Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively with the public and coworkers with excellent customer service skills.
Ability that can be demonstrated in building/maintaining agricultural fences managing noxious weed species using mechanical and chemical methods and operating and maintaining power tools such as chainsaws power augers and weed whips.
Valid drivers license and the ability to maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record.
Have and maintain acceptable background information including criminal history.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to operate and use specialized equipment including excavators tractors with attached implements and skid steers and be able to explain the rationale and use of methods.
Knowledge and familiarity with project management and variables involved including time resources standards and responding to unexpected events.
Skills and proficient use of MS Office ArcGIS or field data collection software.
Experience identifying native and non-native plant species in an agricultural or natural lands setting.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or equivalent
Two (2) years of related work experience

SUPERVISION

Supervision Received: Agricultural Land Restoration Manager

Supervision Exercised: None

WORKING CONDTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Physical and mental effort: Ability to hike and/or conduct physical outdoor work up to 10 hours per to lift and/or carry up to 80 pounds while hiking over rough to communicate with staff professionally and effectively agency partners neighbors and members of the to direct and lead others on various programmatic work tasks.
Working environment: May have exposure to hazardous field conditions dangerous wildlife and dangerous weather to work under stress from demanding and often rapidly changing priorities.
Machines and equipment used: Chainsaws Weed whips PERC machines backpack sprayers and other hand tools. Tractors and various attachments (mow decks seeders box scrapers). Heavy equipment (mini-excavators skid steer).

Additional Job Description:

Last updated: January 2026

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Its a great time to join the City of Boulder!Application Deadline:February 4 2026Compensation Details:Full Pay Range24.96 - 36.21Generally the hiring range is from the minimum up to 80% of the is a full-time hourly position.Scheduled Weekly Hours:40Benefit Eligibility Group:Seasonal MaxLocate the B...