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R-5331 Natural Resource Parks Technician

Jefferson County Government
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The Natural Resource Parks Technician is responsible for providing a wide variety of semi-skilled 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 full-time position operates on a four-day work week (Monday-Thursday) from 7:00A-5:30P. This is an on-site position that may require overtime work.

Please note this is a limited position anticipated to end around October 2023; however, we are flexible with the end date. We highly encourage college candidates to apply!

Benefits: The employment status is Limited (Fixed-Term) with an anticipated assignment end date after one year and is eligible for personal medical coverage following the month after you start.
  
Essential Duties
Resource Management:

  • Assist with implementing, monitoring, and evaluating natural resource management prescriptions on county-owned properties, including safe operation and maintenance of equipment and vehicles.
  • Stay up to date on relevant scientific literature and assist in preparing outreach material related to natural resource management.
  • Demonstrate willingness to develop new skills and experience regarding natural resource management.
  • Assist with invasive species management, including the operation and maintenance of equipment and tools such as backpack sprayers, UTV-mounted sprayers, etc.

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 non-personal.
  • Interact with park neighbors and on-site park visitors concerning natural resource management activities.
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:
Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.

Minimal Qualifications:

  • One year of work-related experience in natural resource management, arboricultural, forest management or a similar field AND
  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certificate
  • OR an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Bachelor's degree from 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 driver's license; if you are from out of state, you must have a valid Colorado driver's 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.  
  • Please note that supplemental questions requiring a written response will serve as a writing sample.  

How to Apply:   
Applications will be accepted electronically at Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities.  
Applicants complete an online form and have the option to provide a resume and detailed cover letter that describes why you are the best candidate for the position. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team regarding next steps. To view the status of your application or direct communication from the hiring team, please log into your candidate portal.   
For more details on the recruitment process, please visit https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs  

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