Assistant Manager of Restoration -Natural Areas

DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS INC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position manages and applies pesticides in defined natural areas (wetlands, riparian and grasslands) and all active restoration at Chatfield Farms. This position leads on-site restoration efforts in collaboration with the Research Department.

Requirements

• Knowledge of basic botany, environmental science, and experience in restoration of natural habitats.
• Knowledge of ArcGIS mapping.
• Knowledge of plant identification, weed identification, and natural resource management.
• Knowledge of seed collection, seed storage and planting techniques.
• Must utilize Personal Protective Equipment to apply herbicide and insecticides as required by law.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Must have proven excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills in dealing with the public.
• Ability to maintain stability under pressure and able to deal well with stressful situations.
• Ability to be flexible and willing to modify plans, when necessary, throughout the day.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite products, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook and Teams.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.
• Must be a positive representative of the Gardens both internally and externally at all times.
• Must work with respect and cooperation at all times with fellow employees and the public.
• Must be committed to working safely at all times.
• Bachelors degree in ecology, environmental sciences, horticulture, or related areas.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred minimum of one/two years of Colorado Certified Operators Licensure or ability to obtain within six months.

Responsibilities

• Manages active restoration to include seed purchase, seed collections, seed treatments, site preparation, weed control (including chemical, seeding (hand and mechanical), and post-restoration management including fire management training.
• Maintains a Commercial Operators License issued by Colorado Department of Agriculture for pesticide application and applies pesticides according to laws, regulations, and methods of with proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Manages pesticide inventory, oversees documentation of applications on site. Conducts pesticide training on site with associate Director of Horticulture.
• Coordinates with Irrigation Technician to ensure appropriate scheduling of areas of responsibility.
• Maintains all aspects of wetland, riparian areas, grasslands and restored areas on the site to include weed management, annual mowing, burning, reseeding. Monitors and controls weeds species on areas cut for forage.
• Maps invasive species populations on all wetland, riparian and grasslands to facilitate control.
• Recruits and supervises seasonals and volunteers to accomplish objectives in restoration, and natural areas management.
• Assists with planning and implementing program activities specific to on-site restoration and research.
• Maintains satisfactory working relationships with managers, co-workers, and others.
• Maintains a positive, helpful, and solution-oriented demeanor.
• Leads tours of on-site restoration projects and presentation to outside audiences.
• Assist with snow removal.
• Regular attendance at the worksite is required. As with all positions at Denver Botanic Gardens, the incumbent must be in good performance standing to be eligible for remote work. Remote work is at the discretion of management at all times.
• All Gardens employees must be committed to the mission of connecting people with plants, especially plants from the Rocky Mountain region and similar regions around the world, providing delight and enlightenment to everyone.

Benefits

• Our major benefits include a choice of Medical Plans, a Dental and Vision Plan and Life Insurance Plan.
• We have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a Healthcare Spending Account (HSA).
• The Gardens offers a generous Retirement Savings Plan with Company contribution of 6% after one year of service for eligible participants.
• The Gardens also offers paid holidays, vacation, sick time, and access to personal lines of insurance.
• Additional benefits include short-term and long-term disability coverage, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and an RTD ECO pass.
• For eligible employees, The Gardens employment also includes a complimentary Denver Botanic Gardens Membership, access to Gardens education classes and summer concert tickets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees