[APWG] Job Opportunity in Boulder, CO
Master, Joy
MasterJ at bouldercolorado.gov
Tue Feb 14 13:52:51 CST 2012
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Seasonal Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Conservation Crew Technician
Location: Boulder, Colorado
Positions Currently Available: 3
Open until filled
Term of Employment Start Date on or after: April 2, 2012
Term of Employment End Date on or around: October 19, 2012
Hourly Pay Range: $12.00- $16.00
Hours of Employment: 40 hours per week. Hours vary - usually Monday -
Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm or 8:00 am - 4:30pm. Some weekends.
Overtime as needed
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Overall Objective:
Under general direction, performs a variety of integrated pest management
(IPM), wildlife management and maintenance tasks on natural lands. Performs
related duties as assigned.
Position Duties by Ranking of Importance:
* Works within a crew to maximize safety, project completion, team
cohesion and individual contribution.
* Removes noxious weeds by utilizing assorted mechanical methods (digging,
hand pulling, whipping, tractor and mower operation, etc.) and by chemical
control (spot spraying, wicking, etc.). May assist with biological and
cultural control methods.
* Performs prairie dog management tasks including surveys, colony
monitoring, mapping, installing and maintaining barriers and potentially
trapping and removal.
* Maintains detailed records of work performed and resources used.
* Utilizes GPS technology to collect data points in the field and uses
data to create maps with an ArcGIS program.
* Assists with research, monitoring, and data collection associated with
various natural land management tasks (IPM, wildlife, etc.), performs data
entry and prepares scientific reports.
* Performs restoration projects such as native seed collection,
re-seeding, mitigation work and wildlife habitat enhancements.
* Leads volunteer projects and assists with public environmental education
and outreach programs.
* Assists with maintenance of park infrastructure and trails, construction
and installation of signs.
*Required Minimum Qualifications:
* Ability and willingness to perform a wide range of manual and
physically demanding tasks in an outdoor environment, under a variety of
weather and terrain conditions.
* Previous experience with and/or college level coursework related to
IPM, restoration, ecology, biology, wildlife management or a related field
* Effective interpersonal skills including conflict resolution skills and
the ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse groups of
people (coworkers and the public).
* Ability and willingness to work efficiently with limited supervision or
instruction.
* Familiarity with computers and office software programs such as
Microsoft Word and Excel.
* Ability and willingness to follow established procedures.
* Ability and willingness to evaluate conditions in assigned area and
make judgments related to safety.
* Driving experience, skill and acceptable motor vehicle record:
Colorado license if employed longer than 12 weeks.
The City of Boulder is committed to hiring employees who provide excellent
customer service. Our employees act with a high level of integrity and take
responsibility for their words and actions. They strive to respect and
appreciate each individual's differences and to work effectively with all
people and their diverse backgrounds. We support candid and honest
interactions, which respect other points of view, and are sensitive to
communication differences. We achieve organizational goals through
inclusive problem solving, planning and decision-making.
Required background checks: Department of Motor Vehicle, Criminal, General
Reference
For the full job description and TO APPLY:
Please go to www.bouldercolorado.gov<http://www.bouldercolorado.gov> and click on the Jobs tab at the top of the page. Then click on Seasonal Job Opportunities on the left. Finally look for the title " Parks & Rec -
Integrated Pest Management and Conservation Technician" and click on it.
Please check the web site often for new listings.
HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE IS LOCATED AT:
1101 Arapahoe, 1st Floor
Boulder, CO 80302
303-441-3070
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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