Agricultural Land Restoration Assistant Crew Lead

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Application Deadline:

January 31, 2025

Compensation Details:

Full Pay Range

25.42 - 36.87

Generally, the hiring range is from the minimum up to 80% of the range.This is a full-time hourly position.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefit Eligibility Group:

Temporary Type 2

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Job Description Summary:

Under moderate supervision, the position safely and effectively executes agricultural land restoration program objectives as well as department wide plans that support all chartered land uses and open space purposes. This role coordinates and conducts tasks as part of a team to rehabilitate degraded agricultural land for the purpose of improving agricultural production; ecologically restoring historic agricultural land using nature-based solutions to help ecosystems adapt to and withstand climate change and to bring function back to our scarred ecosystems; help maintain Open Space and Mountain Parks’ (OSMP) agricultural infrastructure to aid in the success of OSMP’s agricultural tenants; and performs related duties as assigned.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSABILITIES  

Agricultural and Natural Land Management and Restoration Techniques 

• Conducts noxious and invasive plant species management, including herbicide applications.

• Conducts prairie dog removal (on irrigated agricultural lands only) using Pressurized Exhaust Rodent Control (PERC) machines.

• Installs and maintains agricultural fences, gates, and culverts. 

• Maintains/constructs/runs flood irrigation ditches.  

• Conducts invasive tree removal using chainsaws and herbicide applications (cut-stump applications).   

• Collects and sows native seed; installs and waters native plants on restoration sites.

• Safe and effective operation of tractors, mini-excavators, and skid steers for various land management actions. 

• Safe and effective operation and maintenance of power tools such as weed whips, power augers, PERC machines, and chainsaws.   

• Safe operation of pickup trucks and pulls trailers on and off road. 

• Performs surveys and mapping of invasive and noxious plant species using GPS technology and aerial photography. 

• Conducts other agricultural and natural land rehabilitation tasks as required. 

Reporting & Communications 

• Maintains detailed records of work completed using asset and data management software.  

• Communicates with team leaders on daily and weekly work plans and project status updates.  

• Assists with project logistics such as methods, equipment needs, time allocation requirements, and use of external resources to accomplish project tasks. 

• Reports all accidents, damage to city property, and/or policy infractions.   

Safety 

• Understands and complies with all policies, including safety best practices.  

• Takes proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe circumstances, and  acts accordingly to prevent accidents. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS  

• Ability to motivate, lead, and work effectively as a member of formal and informal teams and getting groups to learn and work together. 

• Demonstrated ability building/maintaining agricultural fences, managing noxious weed species using mechanical and chemical methods, and operating and maintaining power tools such as chainsaws, power augers, and weed whips. 

• Ability to identify what needs to be done and doing it before being asked or before the situation requires it. Completes work in a timely and consistent manner.   

• Ability to actively listen and is open to the ideas and concerns of colleagues, public, and customers.  

• Valid drivers' license and the ability to maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record.   

• Have and maintain acceptable background information, including criminal history.  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS  

• Ability to operate and use specialized equipment including excavators, tractors with attached implements, and skid steers and be able to explain the rationale and use of methods. 

• Familiar with project management and variables involved including time, resources, standards, and responding to unexpected events.  

• Experience identifying native and non-native plant species in an agricultural or natural lands setting. 

• Proficient use of MS Office, ArcGIS or field data collection software. 

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE  

• High School or equivalent

• Two (2) years of work experience in agricultural and/or natural resources management field positions. 

SUPERVISION 

Supervision Received: Agricultural Land Restoration Senior  Program Manager 

Supervision Exercised:  None 

WORKING CONDTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS 

Physical and mental effort

• Ability to hike and/or conduct physical outdoor work up to 10 hours per day. 

• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 80 pounds while hiking over rough terrain. 

• Ability to communicate with staff professionally and effectively, agency partners, neighbors, and members of the public.  

• Ability to direct and lead others on various programmatic work tasks.

Working environment

• May have exposure to hazardous field conditions, dangerous wildlife, and dangerous weather conditions. 

• Ability to work under stress from demanding, and often rapidly changing priorities.   

Machines and equipment used

• Chainsaws, Weed whips, PERC machines, backpack sprayers, and other hand tools.

• Tractors and various attachments (mow decks, seeders, box scrapers).

• Heavy equipment (mini-excavators, skid steer) 

Additional Job Description:

The City of Boulder is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected statute. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please send a request to riskmanagement@bouldercolorado.gov.