Agricultural Land Restoration Assistant Crew Lead

City of Boulder•Boulder, CO

7d•$25 - $36

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Agricultural Land Restoration Assistant Crew Lead safely and effectively carries out agricultural land restoration program objectives and department-wide plans supporting the City’s chartered land uses and open space purposes. The role coordinates and performs team-based work to rehabilitate degraded agricultural land, improve agricultural production, ecologically restore historic agricultural land using nature-based solutions that help ecosystems adapt to and withstand climate change, and maintain Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) agricultural infrastructure in support of agricultural tenants.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of related work experience.
Valid driver’s license, which must be maintained.
Ability to motivate, lead, and work effectively in formal and informal teams.
Ability to identify work that needs to be done and act without being asked; complete work in a timely and consistent manner.
Ability to perform physical outdoor work for 8–10 hours a day in all weather conditions.
Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively with the public and coworkers and provide excellent customer service.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain agricultural fences, manage noxious weeds using mechanical and chemical methods, and operate and maintain power tools such as chainsaws, power augers, and weed whips.
Ability to hike and perform outdoor physical work for up to 10 hours per day.
Ability to lift or carry up to 80 pounds while hiking over rough terrain.
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with staff, agency partners, neighbors, and members of the public.
Ability to work under stress from demanding and rapidly changing priorities.
Ability to pass a background check before the first day of work and maintain acceptable screening.

Nice To Haves

Ability to operate specialized equipment, including excavators, tractors with attached implements, and skid steers, and explain the rationale and use of methods.
Experience identifying native and non-native plant species in an agricultural or natural lands setting.
Knowledge of project management and its variables, including time, resources, standards, and responding to unexpected events.
Proficiency with MS Office, ArcGIS, or field data collection software.

Responsibilities

Carry out agricultural and natural land management and restoration techniques.
Manage noxious and invasive plant species, including applying herbicides.
Conduct prairie dog removal on irrigated agricultural lands using Pressurized Exhaust Rodent Control (PERC) machines.
Install and maintain agricultural fences, gates, and culverts.
Maintain, construct, and operate flood irrigation ditches.
Remove invasive trees using chainsaws and cut-stump herbicide applications.
Collect and sow native seed, and install and water native plants at restoration sites.
Safely operate tractors, mini-excavators, and skid steers for land management work.
Safely operate and maintain power tools including weed whips, power augers, PERC machines, and chainsaws.
Safely operate pickup trucks and pull trailers on and off road.
Survey and map invasive and noxious plant species using GPS technology and aerial photography.
Perform other agricultural and natural land rehabilitation tasks as required.
Maintain detailed records of completed work using asset and data management software.
Communicate daily and weekly work plans and project status updates to team leaders.
Assist with project logistics, including methods, equipment needs, time allocation, and external resources.
Report accidents, damage to City property, and policy infractions.
Follow applicable policies and safety practices, take proper precautions, anticipate unsafe circumstances, and act to prevent accidents.
Lead and direct others on program work tasks and help teams learn and work together.