Apply By:
05/01/24
Division:
Open Space Division
Management Level:
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Benefit Eligibility:
This role is a Limited position anticipating an assignment end date after one year and offering Medical coverage for both the employee and/or any dependent children for limited rates.
Description:
Jeffco’s Invasive Species Management team is seeking two additional team members!
The Invasive Species Management Technician assists with identifying, inventorying, monitoring, and managing invasive species on private and public lands. The Invasive Species Management Technician also assists with, outreach, education, and enforcement predominately on private properties within the county.
We are looking for individuals who are a professional and a self-starter. Someone who understands invasive species’ issues and can provide landowners with science-based technical support focusing predominantly on forest pest and noxious weed issues. The ideal candidate must be innovative, adaptable, an excellent communicator, and able to present and conduct themselves professionally under all circumstances.
This person must be innovative, data-driven, and detail-oriented. The candidate must also have the proven ability to move between diverse tasks with ease, and with the ability to thrive both in the field and in a professional setting. Depending on project needs, the Invasive Species Management Technician may also assist with database management, GIS project development and other duties as needed.
About Jefferson County Invasive Species Management:
Jefferson County Invasive Species Management is part of the Jefferson County Land Stewardship Resources Division and is responsible for ensuring the compliance with noxious weed and pest laws and regulations through education, outreach, site assessments, and enforcement.
Read more at Jeffco Invasive Species Management: https://www.jeffco.us/jcism
The Invasive Species Management Technician is responsible for assisting with collecting data and information, monitoring, and evaluating invasive species infestations. Conducts inventories and implements weed and pest management involving operation of light and heavy equipment, hand tools, and data collection devices in the performance of invasive species control, forest management, ecological restoration, wildlife management, inventory, and monitoring of natural resources. May include the application of pesticides. Provides public outreach and communicates with the public, landowners, volunteers, and other work units.
Schedule: This positiontypically operates on our 4x10 work week (Monday-Thursday, 6:30am-5:00pm). Includes occasional evening and weekend work.
Anticipated Hiring Range: $25.00-$26.00 USD Hourly
Compensation will be determined based on experience and skills.
Limited Benefits: The employment status is Limited (Fixed-Term) with an anticipated assignment start date of May 2024 through September 2024 and is subject to change. This position is eligible for personal medical coverage following the month of hire.
Essential Duties:
- Assist with inventory, mapping, monitoring, data collection, evaluating, assessing, and implementing management of natural resources and invasive species on privately and publicly owned properties. Such assessments and management may include, but are not limited to wildlife management, noxious weed, and native plant management, forest and forest pest management, and range management. Implementation of natural resource and invasive species management plans includes integrated pest management techniques such as prevention, cultural, biological, mechanical, and chemical control.
- Assist with defining project tasks and resource requirements, including managing day-to-day operational aspects of projects, including working with landowners, collaborators, and volunteers. Maintain complete and accurate records.
- Provide information and participate when requested for various stakeholder groups. Interact with residents concerning forest management, weed management, wildlife management, restoration, and other invasive species management related topics.
- Operate and maintain equipment and tools including backpack sprayers, ATV/UTV-mounted sprayers, and truck mounted sprayers. Operate and maintain data collection equipment.
- May attend classes, training seminars and sessions to remain current in all aspects of invasive species and natural resource management.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimal Qualifications :
- High School Diploma or equivalent degree and
- 1 year of work-related experience in Natural Resources, Botany, Plant Biology, Ecology, and/or Range Management or related field.
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred Qualifications :
- 3-6 months experience managing terrestrial weed and forest insect pests
- Professional experience utilizing GPS/GIS
- Possession of Colorado Qualified Supervisor license with categories - 103 Ag Weed Control, 106 Forest Pest Control, 107 Rangeland Pest Control, 108 Aquatic Pest Control, 109 Industrial and Right of Way, 206 Turf Pest Control, 207 Ornamental Pest Control, 302 Outdoor Vertebrate Control
Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes that will lead to success in this role include :
- Working knowledge of terrestrial plant and insect identification.
- Working knowledge of GPS/GIS and ecological monitoring methods.
- Ability to obtain new information through utilizing resources to problem solve.
- Creativity in using resources to discover information.
- Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with internal and external partners
Working Conditions this position operates in :
- Must be able to perform physically demanding work in a variety of outdoor conditions and in all climatic conditions for extended periods.
- Must be able to work independently and safely in rugged terrain.
- Ability to spend extended periods of time in a vehicle.
- Ability to work for extended periods indoors.
Additional Job Information:
- Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references.
- Please note that supplemental questions requiring a written response will serve as a writing sample.
- Current Jefferson County employees must apply through their employee profile in Workday.
How to Apply:
Applications will be accepted electronically at Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities .
Applicants complete an online form and have the option to provide a resume and detailed cover letter that describes why you are the best candidate for the position. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team regarding next steps. To view the status of your application or direct communication from the hiring team, please log into your candidate portal .
For more details on the recruitment process, please visit https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs
Questions:
- County Recruitment Team: 303-271-8400 or careertalent@jeffco.us
- Library Recruitment Team: 303.275.6168 or talent@jeffcolibrary.org
- Sheriff Recruitment Team: 303.271.5332 or sheriff.recruiting@co.jefferson.co.us
Education:
High School Diploma
Experience:
Work Experience: No Experience
Certifications:
Languages:
Category:
Natural Resources
