What are the responsibilities and job description for the Agricultural Land Restoration Crew Member position at City of Boulder?
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Application Deadline:
February 9, 2025Compensation Details:
Full Pay Range23.11 - 33.53Generally, the hiring range is from the minimum up to 80% of the range.This is a full-time hourly position.Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Benefit Eligibility Group:
Temporary Type 2Locate the Benefit Eligibility Group value on the Employee Benefit Eligibility document to identify the benefits offered for this job.
Job Description Summary:
Under close 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. As part of a team, this role conducts tasks 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 RESPONSIBILITIES
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 ad sews native seed; installs and waters native plants on restoration sites.
Safe and effective operation 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.
Conducts other agricultural and natural land rehabilitation tasks as required.
Reporting & Communications
Communicates daily with the team leaders on daily and weekly work plans and project status updates.
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 work effectively as a member of formal and informal team; understanding the interests and concerns of others and able and willing to share and receive information.
Ability that can be demonstrated to conduct physical outdoor activity for 8-10 hours a day in all weather conditions.
Ability to identify what needs to be done and do it before being asked or before the situation requires it. Completes work in a timely and consistent manner.
Ability to actively listen to concerns and is open to the ideas of colleagues and customers.
Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively with the public and coworkers, with excellent customer service skills.
Valid drivers' license and the ability to maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record.
Have and maintain an acceptable background information, including criminal history.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Ability that can be demonstrated in building and 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.
Experience identifying native and non-native plant species in an agricultural or natural lands setting.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or equivalent
One (1) year of related experience.
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.
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.
Additional Job Description:
Last updated: November 2024
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