Natural Resources Technician Temp

Overview

Larimer County Department of Natural Resources is seeking a skilled and talented individual to join our team as an Natural Resources Technician! We are looking for a knowledgeable and friendly person to assist with natural resource management, monitoring, and data collection.

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.

This full-time temporary position is expected to last up to six months, with a Monday-Friday schedule.

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

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing:

• Assisting the conservation easement monitoring program through monitoring and report writing.
• Supporting vegetation and wildlife monitoring efforts on open space properties.
• Supporting various ecological restoration efforts.
• Following established field procedures.
• Providing general office support.

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

What we're looking for:

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Have experience with field data collection.
• Analyze and evaluate field data to create reports.
• Have an understanding of local plant and wildlife communities, conservation biology, threatened and endangered species, and natural ecosystem processes.
• Use specific computer software applications including ArcGIS, Collector, or ArcGIS Pro.

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.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• One (1) year of experience in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties, such as experience working with volunteers, landowners, contacting the public, or customer service, required.
• Associate's degree, or equivalent education, from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Natural Resource Management, Biology, Ecology, or a related field 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: 4/4/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

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