Six (6) month full-time temporary assignment

The Natural Resources seasonal position assists with the maintenance and improvement of outdoor natural areas undergoing habitat restoration. Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week. Occasional Saturday or weekday evening working with volunteers

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist with stormwater best management practice inspections and maintenance
• Assist with wetland and wetland buffer inventories and inspections
• Assist with inspection of conservation easements for compliance with easement agreements
• Assist with natural resource project inspections and implementation
• Conduct inspections for encroachments into parks and other public lands
• Control invasive species and maintain natural plant habitat areas with volunteers, city staff, crew or independently
• Assist with identification of native and invasive plants
• Conduct proper control of invasive species including manual removal, dead heading, cutting, stump treating and herbicide sprays
• Assist as needed with workshops and volunteer events
• Assist with record keeping, including mapping and GIS

Other Job Functions:

• Plant trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants
• Maintain tools, supplies and storage shed
• Natural resource recordkeeping

Qualifications

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• Strong interest in water resources management, natural resources management practices, habitat restoration, green infrastructure
• Ability to identify common trees, shrubs and weed species in various stages of growth
• One field season of related field work experience
• Able to take accurate field notes including mapping
• Able to bend and stoop repeatedly while working
• At least 18 years of age
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Possess a reliable vehicle for field work

Desired Job Qualifications:

• Education in natural resources, water resources, landscape design, or related field
• Knowledge of and experience with invasive species and control measures
• Knowledge of water resources management and wetland plant communities
• Experience leading volunteers
• Experience spot-spraying using non-restricted herbicides
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of: Microsoft office suite computer programs and GIS Skilled in: effective communication with the general public.

Ability to:

• Handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Pay close attention to detail
• Work independently with varied supervision
• Work productively, efficiently and safely
• Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
• Maneuver difficult terrain if necessary
• Learn & follow pertinent city policies and regulations

Our Shared Values: We seek candidates with a commitment to support the organization's shared values; to support authentic communication, be an adaptable learner & innovator, serve as a team player, show enthusiasm, promote health human relationships, and share successes.

Our Diversity Equity & Inclusion Competencies:

• To foster effective working relationships and appreciate the differences of fellow co-workers
• To work collaboratively with others, promoting employee talents, skills and ideas
• Reserve judgement; hold criticism and comments in order to listen for different views & perspectives before drawing conclusions.

This is a non-benefit earning position.