Vegetation Stewardship Crew Member

City of Boulder

5d•$23 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

OSMP’s Vegetation Stewardship team conducts long-term, watershed level invasive species management and restoration practices on natural lands in order to maintain and restore ecosystem function. This position requires hiking up to 10 hours a day, carrying equipment such as hand tools, power tools and herbicide, and working outside in inclement weather and mountainous terrain. The job demands sustained focus, attention to detail, and a team-oriented mindset. Crew Members will have the opportunity to gain technical certifications and learn new skills and best practices related to vegetation management and ecological restoration.

Requirements

Ability to perform a wide range of physical and manual tasks in an outdoor environment under a variety of weather conditions.
Physical ability to stand, walk, kneel and lift heavy objects on a regular basis.
Ability to learn invasive/native plant identification.
Interest in plants, natural resources, or ecology.
Ability and willingness to work as part of a team.
Ability to follow established procedures and direction for the benefit and safety of the team.
Knowledge and understanding the interests and concerns of others and able and willing to share and receive information.
Valid driver's license and ability to maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record.
Have and maintain an acceptable background information including criminal history is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in ecological restoration techniques and/or invasive species management in forest, grassland, or aquatic systems.
College level coursework in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Studies, or related field can be substituted for experience
Knowledge of common Front Range native and invasive species and/or the ability to use a dichotomous key to identify species.
Ability to identify or suggest what needs to be done without having to be asked; self-motivation.
Ability to operate and use equipment such as weed whips, mowers, backpack/handheld herbicide sprayers, pumps, and/or other related landscape maintenance equipment.
Training or experience with GPS, GIS applications, map reading/aerial photo interpretation.

Responsibilities

Implement management prescriptions including weed whipping, hand-pulling/digging, herbicide treatments with hand-held and backpack sprayers, and tree and shrub cut-stump treatments to help protect and restore native ecosystems.
Assist in the coordination of volunteers and other work groups assigned to vegetation management projects.
Work collaboratively on projects with other agency staff and/or volunteers in forest, grassland, and riparian/aquatic ecosystems.
May conduct biocontrol insect releases and assist with seasonal livestock management prescriptions.
May perform native species seed collections and shrub planting.
Assist in maintaining detailed records of daily management prescriptions for database input.
Assist with surveys and data collection for assorted invasive and native species using GPS technology and aerial photography.
Cultivate a positive, collaborative team-orientated work environment.
Operates four-wheel drive vehicles as well as related hand tools like weed whips, chainsaws, and backpack sprayers on rough terrain.
Takes proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe circumstances, and acts accordingly to prevent accidents.
Uses all proper safety equipment.
Reports all accidents and damage to city property.