[PCA] Job Opportunity

[Michele Gonzales]

Position Name              Integrated PestManagement Technician (OSMP)
Positions Currently Available                 3
Apply By Date                       Sunday March 2, 2008
Job Classification                                  Hourly
Type of Employment                             Seasonal 
Year Round Term of Employment         NO
Term of Employment Start Date            March 17th, 2008
Term of Employment End DateOctober 3rd, 2008
HourlyPayRange                                 $12.00 to $14.00
Working days and hours:                      40 hours per week; 7am –
5:30pmMonday through Thursday.  
 
 
Overall Objective: 
Under general direction, performs a variety of tasks in the area of
integrated pest management (IPM) on natural lands, and performs related
duties as assigned.
 
Geographic Locations
·        Open Space & Mountain Parks Annex
 
Position Duties by Ranking of Importance
·        Removes noxious weeds from sensitive areas by hand pulling,
mechanical removal, or limited chemical controls.
·        Maintains detailed records of IPM treatments performed and
resources used.
·        Works as part of a team.
·        Maps noxious weed infestations using GPS technology and aerial
photography
·        Participates in projects involving employees and other agency
staff and/or volunteers in performing integrated weed management in
grassland and forest ecosystems and restoration areas.   
·        Performs research and/or monitoring related to a variety of
IPM treatment methods, collects data and prepares related reports.
·        Assists in vegetation restoration projects including tree
removal, shrub plantings, forest mitigation work, and wildlife habitat
enhancements.
·        Assists in rare plant monitoring studies and native seed
collection.
·        Operates four wheel drive vehicles on rough terrain.
·        Takes proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe
circumstances, and acts accordingly to prevent accidents.  Uses all
proper safety equipment.  Reports all accidents and damage to City
property.
·        Responsible for knowing and complying with all City and
department policies; participating in professional trainings and
development; and adhering to attendance and workplace attire policies.  

 
 
The City of Boulderis committed to hiring employees who provide
excellent customer service.  Our employees communicate courteously and
responsively with the public and co-workers, are sensitive to diversity
issues, provide effective and efficient service to the public and
co-workers and act with a high level of integrity, and take
responsibility for their work and actions.
 
 
 
 
Position Requirements
·        Ability and willingness to work as part of a team.
·        Ability to perform a wide range of physical and manual tasks
in an outdoor environment under a variety of weather conditions. 
·        Strong plant identification skills.
·        Ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse
groups of people including the ability to deal courteously with the
public and land users.
·        Training and/or experience in mapping, aerial photo
interpretation and map reading 
·        Ability to organize and maintain supplies and equipment.
·        Ability to keep accurate records, organize information and
prepare written reports.
·        Training and/or experience in vegetation inventory and
monitoring principles.
·        Ability to evaluate conditions in assigned area and make
judgments related to safety
·        Driving skills:  experience with four-wheel drive and
acceptable motor vehicle record.
 
Position Desired Requirements
·        College level coursework in botany, environmental biology, or
related field.
·        Effective conflict resolution skills.
·        Effective writing skills.
·        Experience in IPM work, forest, grassland and aquatic systems
and/or restoration.
·        Experience with GIS software and applications.
·    
    Familiarity with personal computer and office software
programs (word processing, spreadsheet).
Required background checks
Department of Motor Vehicle
 
Info/Apply at http://www.osmp.org
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