City of Boulder, CO

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Application Deadline:
February 22, 2024
Hiring Range:
20.15 – 24.65
This is a full-time hourly position.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Benefit Eligibility Group:
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Job Description Summary:
CREW MEMBER
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. construction and maintenance of agricultural fence and flood irrigation systems, noxious and invasive plant treatments, land restoration actions following prairie dog removal, improving ecosystem services such as soil health and native plant and wildlife habitat, and performs related duties as assigned.

CREW MEMBER (PRAIRIE DOG)
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. The role entails working as part of a team to conduct lethal control of prairie dogs on agricultural properties, prairie dog barrier installation and maintenance, construction and maintenance of agricultural fence and flood irrigation systems, noxious and invasive plant treatments, land restoration actions following prairie dog removal, improving ecosystem services such as soil health and native plant and wildlife habitat, and performs related duties as assigned.
Job Description:
CREW MEMBER
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Agricultural and Natural Land Maintenance and Rehabilitation Techniques
Installs/maintains agricultural fences, gates, and culverts.
Maintain and run flood irrigation ditches.
Manages noxious/invasive plant species, includes herbicide application.
Safe and effective operation of power tools such as weed whips, power augers, and chainsaws.
Safely operates pickup trucks and pulls trailers on and off road.
Collects and sows native seed; installs and waters native plants on restoration sites.
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.
Demonstrated ability 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.

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

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Must have a valid drivers’ license and the ability to maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record.
Acceptable background information, including criminal history.

SUPERVISION
Supervision Received: Agricultural Land Restoration Senior Manager
Supervision Exercised: None

WORKING CONDTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
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.
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.
Ability to communicate with staff professionally and effectively, agency partners, neighbors, and members of the public.

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
HR@bouldercolorado.gov
.
Additional Job Description:
Last updated: 12/21/23
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 HR@bouldercolorado.gov.