Parks Technician II

Salary

$56,664.00 - $81,732.00 Annually

Location

Longmont, CO

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

6249(CT2)

Department

Parks and Open Space

Division

Recreation and Facilities

Opening Date

02/27/2025

Closing Date

3/16/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

Boulder County Parks and Open Space is seeking to hire a Civil Contruction Tech II. The Civil Construction Tech II is the journey level classification in the park's construction and maintenance series. The Civil Construction Technician II performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled duties, requiring independent judgment in the construction and maintenance of County Parks and OpenSpace infrastructure.

This is a full-time benefited position that will work 7:00am - 5:30pm Tuesday - Friday. This position will work in Longmont, CO. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is non-exempt (eligible for overtime).

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range: $56,664.00 - $69,198.00 Annually

Tentative Hiring Timeline

• Phone Screening: March 18th
• First Round Interviews: April 2nd
• Second Round Interviews: April 9th
• Reference Check: April 10th
  
  

New employees receive an 80-hour bank (Download PDF reader) of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month. Boulder County offers bountiful benefits, including pension contributions.

Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.

Examples of Duties

• Performs maintenance and construction projects on properties administered by the Parks & Open Space Department
• Plans, organizes and directs hourly and full-time employees on construction projects and maintenance.
• Estimates time, materials and equipment required to implement maintenance and improvement projects on county open space.
• Performs skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the operation of hand tools, power tools and equipment.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of records and inventories on open space infrastructure.
• Tracks project expenditures and staff time spent on assigned projects.
• Directs the work of volunteers and youth corps on assigned projects.
• Trains employees and others in the work being accomplished.
• Performs related duties, as required.
• May be reassigned in emergency situations.
  
  

Required Qualifications

PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications andwill not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

Education & Experience

Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions with the Buildings and Historic Preservation Department. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of 2 years of combined education and experience.

Driver's License& Reliable Vehicle

• Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• Access to reliable transportation that is readily available for business use
• For more information regarding a clean driving record, please click here.
  
  

Background Check & Fingerprinting

• A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation with fingerprinting
  
  

Pre-employment Physical

• Candidates for this position will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment physical
  
  

Supplemental Information

Preferred Qualifications

Carpentry, general construction, remodel and/or historic preservation experience

Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Benefits

As well as offering competitive pay and a caring work environment, Boulder County offers employees an array of benefits. For all FTE and Term employees, we provide:

Outstanding options of comprehensive health plans that include vision and dental coverage. Information can be found HERE.

Additional Benefits can be found HERE. (Download PDF reader)

• Including:
• Family-forming benefits- infertility treatment, adoption and surrogacy reimbursements
• 12 weeks Paid Caregiver leave
• Breast feeding friendly-work environment
• Sick child care, an infants-at-work policy
• Access to LifeMart discount hub, including discounts on childcare centers, event tickets, travel and more!
• Access to a nationally-recognized wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program
• PERA 401k
• Social Security retirement plans
• Additional Life and Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance
• County-paid tuition assistance
• Eligible for PSLF- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Free EcoPass
• Hospital Indemnity
• ID Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• 8 Hours of Paid Public Service Leave

Generous paid time off

• Holidays
• New Year's Day January 1
• Martin Luther King's Birthday January
• Presidents' Day February
• Memorial Day May
• Juneteenth June 19
• Independence Day July 4
• Labor Day September
• Indigenous People's Day
• General Election Day November (first Tuesday after the first Monday, even years)
• Veterans' Day November 11
• Thanksgiving Day November
• Friday after Thanksgiving*
• Christmas Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
• Christmas Day December 25
• New Year’s Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
• Vacation**
• 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire
• Eight hours of vacation per month for the first year of continuous service, then accrue twelve hours of vacation per month after the first year of continuous service.
• Medical**
• Eight hours of medical leave for each month employed.

PERA- The County and all employees pay into both Social Security and PERA

• Employer contribution to Social Security: 7.65% of salary
• Employer contribution to PERA (Local Government Division- most county employees: 14.76%
• The District Attorney’s Office observe Francis Xavier Cabrini Day on the first Monday in October and omit the Friday after Thanksgiving
• Vacation and Medical leave are based off of full time FTE accruals. Part-time FTE/term employees accrue leave based on the percentage of time they work.
  
  

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How do you meet the minimum qualifications of 2 years of combined education and experience?

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Please list any relevant trainings or certifications you may have.

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What kinds of experiences have you had working with others with different backgrounds than your own?

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Please share an example that demonstrates your respect for people and their differences; how have you worked to understand the perspectives of others?

Required Question

Employer Boulder County

Address 2025 14th Street

Boulder, Colorado, 80302

Phone 303-441-3525

Website http://www.bouldercounty.org