Position Title:

Natural Resources Technician - Seasonal

Job Description:

Natural Resources Technicians are responsible for stewardship, maintenance and improvement of urban natural areas including foothill upland sites, riparian and wetland areas, trails and bike parks, and other special sites within Salt Lake City’s open space lands system.

DUTIES:

• Litter cleanup and general maintenance of properties and trails

• Vegetation management and control of noxious and invasive weeds, including use of manual, chemical, and biological control methods

• Ecological restoration and erosion control, including seeding, native plant propagation and installation

• Data collection, including vegetative transects, photo monitoring, visitor use counts and surveys

• Identification and mapping of native and non-native plant species using ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123

• Maintenance and construction of natural surface trails and trail amenities, including use of hand tools and mechanized equipment

• Light equipment operation

• Installation and maintenance of fencing and signage

• Interface with the public, including providing support to interpretation programs, volunteer stewardship activities and events, and engaging with stakeholders in various formats

• Training and professional development activities

• Various other tasks in support of Salt Lake City’s system of public lands and trails

• Effectively communicate and continually update co-workers and supervisor of progress and problems

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in plant, insect, mammal, or bird identification, restoration, farming, forestry, hydrology or ecology or a strong desire and aptitude to develop these skills

• Practical outdoor work experience

• Basic experience and knowledge of natural resource conservation practices and procedures

• Demonstrated ability to operate hand tools and light equipment

• Demonstrated ability to work in adverse conditions including rain, high or low temperatures, insects, and difficult terrain and to work full days outdoors without regular access to amenities

• Demonstrated ability to carry a heavy pack and hike up to six miles in variable mountainous terrain

• Must be 16 years of age or older

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in natural resources, natural sciences, i.e., biology, geology, hydrology, etc., forestry, wildlife management, environmental science or related fields

• Six months of field experience, research experience, natural resources management or other directly relevant job experience

• Experience in computer applications like database, and/or GIS and GPS and associated hardware

• Effective at working as part of a team while motivating self and others

• Excellent observation and communication skills (written and verbal)

• Demonstrated knowledge of plant identification and invasive plant management

• Detail-oriented and focused on accuracy and quality control

• Possession of a valid drivers’ license or driving privilege card

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is primarily outdoors under a variety of weather and environmental conditions and may involve hiking to reach the job site. Work locations include Salt Lake City’s Foothills Natural Area, the Jordan River Parkway, properties along City Creek, Red Butte Creek, Emigration Creek, Parleys Creek, and various City parks and greenways

• Moderately heavy physical activity. Required to push, pull or lift medium to heavy weights. Difficult working positions; may have to stand, walk, or sit in uncomfortable positions for extended periods and squat or crawl.

• Exposure to outside weather conditions year-round.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

POSITION TYPE

Seasonal

POSITION SALARY RANGE

Starting at $17.00/hr

DEPARTMENT

Public Lands

Full Time/Part Time:

Scheduled Hours:

40

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