Natural Resource Technician

Jcprd•Shawnee Mission, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A career with Johnson County Government is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways. We challenge ourselves to be a different kind of government because we care deeply about our community and each other. Committed to our shared values, we provide excellent public service, seeking always to improve ourselves and our organization. We offer wonderful benefits, retirement plans, wellness incentives, a great organizational culture, and much more! If you’re searching for something more than just a job, something akin to a calling, then consider the challenge and opportunity of being a member of Johnson County Government!

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Sensory abilities, including special vision and/or hearing.
Excessive standing and/or walking: 50 %
Exposure to extreme temperatures.
Exposure to fumes and/or chemicals.
Exposure to heights.
Exposure to loud noises.
Lifting 50 lbs.
Weather essential job
All County employees may be called upon to assist other departments in a declared emergency situation.
Uniform Required
Travel required 25% local and 5% outside of county.
JCPRD requires reference/background screening for all positions.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in natural resource management preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists the Natural Resource Manager in the supervision of JCPRD-wide natural resource management goals.
Applies the necessary adaptive management techniques to sustain and restore natural areas.
Identifies invasive species and assists in the development of management plans.
Assumes limited managerial duties in absence of the resource manager.
Prioritize and delegates assignments to part-time resource technicians.
Completes all tasks ensuring proper stewardship for JCPRD's budgetary and land resources.
Stays informed on natural resource management practices through study and attendance of workshops and conferences.
Exemplifies proper safety procedures and trains seasonal staff of the same.
Operates vehicles and equipment as required to maintain the natural resources within JCPRD properties.
Represents JCPRD through positive interactions with the public, outside vendors, general contractors, outside agencies, etc.
Responds to public demands and inquiries in a professional and courteous manner.
Selects and uses appropriate contractors, vendors, and agencies, etc.
Promotes natural resource protection through day-to-day local and regional contacts, presentations, and special events.
Completes and approves paperwork, timesheets, work orders, and equipment logs using computerized system; follows purchasing card guidelines and completes approval process.
Conducts prescribed fires under the supervision of the Natural Resource Manager.
Participates in invasive plant control, herbicide application, and chainsaw work.
Hauls, transports, and operates equipment necessary to conduct natural resource management activities including tractors, UTVs, skid steers, and agricultural implements such as discs, drills, and sprayers.