Natural Resources Technician (Seasonal)

• Previous work or volunteer experience related to natural resource management including but not limited to forestry, botany, controlled burns, invasive species control, tree planting or maintenance, native seed collection, prescribed grazing.
• Experience operating UTV, string trimmer, shovel, brush saw, sprayer
• Experience performing land management activities such as invasive shrub control, burning, planting trees, weeding rain gardens, growing plants; giving direction to peers; working in variable weather conditions (cold, hot, rain); preparing work schedules for staff; using ArcGIS; or iPad; developing reports and utilizing computer programs; working alone with minimal supervision; working with volunteers or speaking to the general public.

This is a skilled position assisting the Natural Resource Coordinator with both office and fieldwork tasks. Provides assistance for and serves as crew leader to other seasonal employees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must be at least 18 years of age and have the ability to read, write and follow written and oral instructions. Must have own means of reliable transportation; individuals operating a motor vehicle for county business must possess a valid driver's license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Previous natural resource fieldwork experience or postsecondary training in natural resources, conservation, botany, forestry, water resource management, or wildlife management and lead worker experience desirable.

Offers of employment will be contingent upon successfully passing a criminal history background check prior to beginning employment with Washington County.

CORE COMPETENCIES, JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL JOB PERFORMANCE
Core Competenciesoutline essential business and professional traits necessary to perform this job.

• Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace;
• Demonstrated knowledge of native and noxious plant identification, map interpretation, and common tools;
• Ability to lead a group of employees and/or volunteers;
• Ability to use hand tools;
• Ability to understand and follow basic instructions;
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time under possible adverse weather conditions;
• Ability to meet and deal with the public in a friendly, businesslike manner;
• Ability to report to work on a regular and timely basis.

• Coordinates the work of seasonal employees; prepares schedules, provides training, assigns tasks; reviews work performed; prioritizes work and helps complete end of season employee evaluations;
• Schedule and complete invasive shrub removal, diseased tree removal, rain garden maintenance, planting and seeding, controlled burns, noxious weed control, erosion control
• Identify plants such as trees, shrubs, perennials; native and noxious
• Operate hand and power tools in completion of natural resource work;
• Coordinate with other park employees, contractors, and volunteers in completing natural resource management work throughout the parks system;