[APWG] Job Opportunity in Boulder, CO

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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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