Open Space Technician - Denver Parks and Recreation

City and County of Denver•Denver, CO

3d•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. What We Offer This is an on-call position, which means it is a part-time, hourly role. This position will work no more than 39 hours per week. The pay for this position is $20.06/hour and is eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denver’s 457b retirement plan. This position is not eligible for other additional benefits. On‐call positions may have routine or variable work schedules. The typical schedule will be Monday - Thursday, 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. MST. Location This position will be in the Denver metro area and work will be citywide. What You’ll Do Denver Parks & Recreation currently seeks dynamic and experienced professionals who enjoy working outdoors in urban Open Space and hybrid parks. This On-Call Open Space Technician position functions independently or as part of a team under the Open Space Program. Work will take place in a variety of terrains and weather conditions for the purpose of stewarding ecosystems in the urban environment; enhancing the resiliency, usability, and safety of those ecosystems; and environmental protection. The On-Call Open Space Technician position is ideal for entry level and seasoned professionals with an educational background in ecology, environmental studies, natural resources, wildlife conservation, horticulture, forestry, arboriculture, or related disciplines and with experience in these fields and line of work. DPR recognizes the importance of diversity in the representation of our organization to best serve our customers and community. To that end, DPR is committed to: Examining department policies and processes that value diverse perspectives and eliminate barriers to inclusion Identifying where inequities exist and implementing strategies to ensure equitable outcomes Strengthening diversity in Parks and Recreation services by transforming policies to institutionalize equity Reinvesting in resources aimed at ensuring DPR is an equitable and just organization This position will focus its responsibilities to manage the City’s environmental assets.

Requirements

Ability to work in varied terrain and inclement weather with flexible schedules (availability on weekends as needed)
Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools.
Ability to operate riding mowers, tractors, truck, trailers, and other landscape equipment.
Ability to read maps and follow verbal and written direction
At least a 2-year degree in open space management, environmental studies, wildlife conservation, noxious weed and vegetation management, forestry, horticulture, natural resources, resilient landscapes or in lieu of a degree, 3 years of experience in a closely related field
Competent computer skills in Microsoft Office applications
Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment

Nice To Haves

Self-motivated, curious, and committed to production
Comfortable working independently or in a team setting
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and work well with others
Experience working with GIS integrated data collection software

Responsibilities

Steward 2,000+ acres of urban open spaces through native and invasive vegetation management, restoration, and ecologically sound practices
Identify, map, and manage plant populations using Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) principles
Maintain chemical application equipment and record pesticide applications
Safely operate a variety of hand tools and other landscape equipment
Participate in collaborative projects with other work units or volunteer groups
Perform minor repairs to gardening and grounds equipment, vehicles, and machinery including repair or replacement of broken parts
Comply with the Colorado Noxious Weed Act (C.R.S. 35-5.5-101-119)