Land Stewardship Front Office Administrator TEMP

Overview

The Natural Resources Land Stewardship Front Office Administrator provides a unique and rewarding temporary employment opportunity. Individuals will be the front-facing person in the Land Stewardship office by helping Larimer County landowners with their vegetation management projects. That will include selling herbicides, providing information on the Colorado Noxious Weed Act, and identifying plants. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge pertaining to native and non-native plants, loves to educate people about environmental issues, and has the initiative to work unsupervised.

Natural Resources manages Larimer County's great outdoor places, and fosters responsible land stewardship through weed management and healthy forest practices. Our mission is to establish, protect, and manage significant regional parks and open lands providing quality outdoor recreational opportunities and stewardship of natural resource values. We are committed to fostering a sense of community and appreciation for the natural and agricultural heritage of Larimer County for present and future generations.

Our mission is to establish, protect, and manage significant regional parks and open lands by providing quality outdoor recreational opportunities and stewardship of natural resource values. We are committed to fostering a sense of community and appreciation for the natural and agricultural heritage of Larimer County for present and future generations.

The typical schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. This is a lightly-benefitted position with a duration of up to 10 months.

To learn more about what we do, visit www.larimer.org/naturalresources .

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing:

• Communicating with staff and the public through phone and email.
• Providing exceptional customer service.
• Educating the public on weed-related laws, procedures, and policies.
• Identifying plant species.
• Managing tasks such as processing weed complaints, cost-share applications, herbicide sales, and requests for site visits, seeding, and spraying services.
• Preparing and sending mailings.
• Maintaining accurate records and performing data entry into various databases.

To view the full job description, visit - https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Weed_Clerk_TEMP.

What we're looking for:

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong public relations and communication abilities.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Basic knowledge of plants.
• Experience with herbicides, including understanding labels and mixing instructions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and internet research.
• Strong ability to multitask effectively.

Qualifications

To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. That said, we encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role’s needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position.

• One (1) year of experience in an office/retail/customer service environment required.
• Plant identification experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire required.

Benefits
For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.

To view information on Larimer County's Benefits, visit https://www.larimer.gov/hr/benefits.

Supplemental Information

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.

All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.

For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.

Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match.
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick and holidays.

Click here to view information on Larimer County's Benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 1/27/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

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