Agricultural Land Restoration Assistant Crew Lead

City of Boulder

10d•$25 - $36

About The Position

Under general 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. This role coordinates and conducts tasks as part of a team to rehabilitate degraded agricultural land for the purpose of improving agricultural production; ecologically restoring historic agricultural land using nature-based solutions to help ecosystems adapt to and withstand climate change and to bring function back to our scarred ecosystems; help maintain Open Space and Mountain Parks’ (OSMP) agricultural infrastructure to aid in the success of OSMP’s agricultural tenants; and performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Ability to motivate, lead, and work effectively as a member of formal and informal teams and getting groups to learn and work together.
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 that can be demonstrated to conduct physical outdoor activity for 8-10 hours a day in all weather conditions.
Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively with the public and coworkers, with excellent customer service skills.
Ability that can be demonstrated in 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.
Valid drivers' license and the ability to maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record.
Have and maintain acceptable background information, including criminal history.
High School Diploma or equivalent
Two (2) years of related work experience

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Engages in agricultural and natural land management and restoration techniques
Conducts noxious and invasive plant species management, including herbicide applications.
Conducts prairie dog removal (on irrigated agricultural lands only) using Pressurized Exhaust Rodent Control (PERC) machines.
Installs and maintains agricultural fences, gates, and culverts.
Maintains/constructs/runs flood irrigation ditches.
Conducts invasive tree removal using chainsaws and herbicide applications (cut-stump applications).
Collects and sows native seed; installs and waters native plants on restoration sites.
Safe and effective operation of tractors, mini-excavators, and skid steers for various land management actions.
Safe and effective operation and maintenance of power tools such as weed whips, power augers, PERC machines, and chainsaws.
Safe operation of pickup trucks and pull trailers on and off road.
Performs surveys and mapping of invasive and noxious plant species using GPS technology and aerial photography.
Conducts other agricultural and natural land rehabilitation tasks as required.
Maintains detailed records of work completed using asset and data management software.
Communicates with team leaders on daily and weekly work plans and project status updates.
Assists with project logistics such as methods, equipment needs, time allocation requirements, and use of external resources to accomplish project tasks.
Reports all accidents, damage to city property, and/or policy infractions.
Understands and comply with all policies, including safety, best practices.
Takes proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe circumstances, and acts accordingly to prevent accidents.