Park Boundary Technician - Seasonal/Summer 2025

Park Boundary Technician - Seasonal

Expected Start Date:  May 2025 (negotiable)  

Details

• $16.00 - $19.00 per hour (depending on qualifications) opportunity for end of the season bonus! ($0.50 for every hour worked)
• Part Time (Part-time/Temporary/Seasonal Status), Non-Exempt
• Reports to Forestry & Natural Resources Supervisor
• Located at Maintenance Facility (15150 Technology Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344)
• Typical hours are Monday- Friday, 7:00am-3:00pm; may vary based on business need.

Responsibilities

The Park Boundary Technician supports the division by evaluating, verifying, and resolving parks and open-space issues through conducting surveys and communicating with residents. The primary position responsibilities and areas of impact are:

• Evaluates City Park and open space/private property interface boundaries. Reviews lot surveys and utilizes surveying and mobile GIS equipment, including Field Maps and Trimble products, to determine boundaries.
• Compiles information and communicates City Park and open space property adjustments to supervisor. Follows guidelines for rectifying violation issues that will be conducive for property owner and the City.
• Provides information and consults with residents regarding public-private property interfaces related to park and open-space. Conducts violation follow-up visits.
• Compiles information, documenting findings, adjustments, and outcomes to share with residents or future action.
• Conducts plant surveys, natural resources management, and other mapping work.
• While these areas are the primary focus of this position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as a part of their role with the City.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D) required. Working towards Associates or Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental or Studies, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Geographic Information Systems, Conservation, or related field preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License and excellent driving record, required. Must have own transportation for the job (mileage reimbursement).
• MS Office (Word, Excel) use is required. Working with ArcGIS, Field Maps, and Trimble products is preferred.
• 1-2 years working with others in a professional setting preferred.
• This position requires the ability to lift/carry/push/pull at least 30-50 lbs., operate a motor vehicle and work under all weather conditions. 
• Candidates must successfully complete and pass the City’s evaluation of the pre-employment process prior to their first day of employment. Pre-employment processes for this position includes professional reference checks, background check, driver’s license check, work verification and education verification if applicable.

Skills

• Able to convey a message to get a point across; communicates in a clear and concise manner; able to write clearly and succinctly; tailors message to a variety of communication settings and styles.
• Ability to perform and/or coordinate several activities, responsibilities, and tasks simultaneously in a polite and professional manner; prioritizes what needs to get done; keeps things neat and orderly; utilizes tools for efficiency; factors several considerations when planning; establishes methods to ensure routine tasks are completed.
• Ability to tackle a problem by using logical, systematic, sequential approach; makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternatives; notices discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; identifies a set of features, parameters or considerations to take into account in analyzing a situation or making a decision.

City of Eden Prairie Values

We are a service organization. We take pride in what we do. We cultivate a supportive, encouraging and productive culture with a strong customer focus. We promote wellness and plan work/life balance into our goals. We value differences and foster inclusion. We achieve success by exhibiting our core values: collaboration, innovation, integrity, performance and relationships.

Application Process

To apply, please visit www.edenprairie.org and click on the Jobs tab

Salary : $16 - $19