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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">Position Name<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 2"> </SPAN><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Resource Specialist (Plant Ecology Tech.)<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></B><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">Positions Currently Available<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 2"> </SPAN><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">1<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></B></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">Apply By Date<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 3"> </SPAN><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Open until filled</B></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">Job Classification<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 3"> </SPAN><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Hourly<o:p></o:p></B></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">Type of Employment<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 3"> </SPAN><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Seasonal </B></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">Year Round Term of Employment<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">NO</B></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">Term of Employment Start Date<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">March 20, 2008</B></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">Term of Employment End Date<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">December 31, 2008<o:p></o:p></B></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman"><?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:place><st1:PlaceName>Hourly</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName>Pay</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType>Range</st1:PlaceType></st1:place><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 3"> </SPAN><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">$12.00-$14.00</B></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 2.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -2.5in"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">Working days and hours:<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Full time, generally 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday 8:00 to 4:30; flexible during school semesters</B><o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Overall Objective: </B><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Under limited supervision, to perform a variety of skilled tasks in the area of grassland, wetland, and forest vegetation inventory, mapping, and monitoring on Open Space and Mountain Parks properties and to perform related duties as required.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Geographic Locations: </B><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Cherryvale OSMP Administration</SPAN><o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">Assist in monitoring grassland, wetland and/or forest vegetation using standard protocols.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">Assessments include identification and general descriptions of plant communities, documentation of rare species and noxious weed species, photodocumentation, and identification of general management issues.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">Assist with vegetation mapping including quantitative sampling of communities and the development of localized community descriptions.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">May assist with restoration projects or the care of native demonstration plantings.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">Other duties include data entry, report writing and the coordination and supervision of occasional volunteer projects.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">May use the following types of tools and equipment in the performance of required tasks:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>map, compass, aerial photos, clinometer, densiometer, diameter tape, increment borer, hand held computer, GPS unit, other monitoring devices, hand tools, and 4WD vehicles.<B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></B><o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">Perform basic field repair, cleaning and maintenance of field equipment as necessary.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></LI></UL>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">The city of <st1:City><st1:place>Boulder</st1:place></st1:City> is committed to hiring employees who provide excellent customer service.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Our employees act with a high level of integrity, and take responsibility for their words and actions.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">Advanced level college coursework in Natural Resources related field.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><o:p></o:p></I></FONT></FONT></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">Field experience in plant identification in grassland, wetland and forest ecosystems and knowledge of inventory and monitoring techniques. <I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><o:p></o:p></I></FONT></FONT></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">Ability to use a variety of inventory and monitoring tools.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><o:p></o:p></I></FONT></FONT></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">Training or experience in aerial photography interpretation and mapping.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><o:p></o:p></I></FONT></FONT></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">Computer experience, especially using Microsoft Excel and Access.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><o:p></o:p></I></FONT></FONT></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">GPS experience.<I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><o:p></o:p></I></FONT></FONT></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">Perform work with careful attention to detail and accuracy.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><o:p></o:p></I></FONT></FONT></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">Self-motivation with the ability to work independently and in teams.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><o:p></o:p></I></FONT></FONT></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Physical ability to lift and carry equipment and to stand, walk, and kneel in rugged, sometimes steep terrain.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></SPAN><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><o:p></o:p></B></FONT></FONT></LI></UL>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore"><FONT size=3>·</FONT><SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">Certifications in CPR, First-aid, and/or Wildland Fire Red Card.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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