Ecological Restoration Crew Member - Boulder, CO

It's a great time to join the City of Boulder · Application Deadline: · March 9, 2026 · Compensation Details: · Full Pay Range Generally, the hiring range is from the minimum up to 80% of the range.This is a full-time hourly position. · Scheduled Weekly Hours: · 40 · Benefit Elig ...

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It's a great time to join the City of Boulder

Application Deadline:

March 9, 2026

Compensation Details:

Full Pay Range Generally, the hiring range is from the minimum up to 80% of the range.This is a full-time hourly position.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefit Eligibility Group:

Seasonal Traditional

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Job Description Summary:

Under direct supervision, performs technical natural resource field operations to ensure safe and healthy natural areas throughout the Parks and Recreation system. Performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the areas of natural lands maintenance, vegetation management (integrated pest management and restoration), wildlife management, and visitor management. Operates a variety of power tools and specialized equipment in the performance of these duties.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs technical, field based natural resources functions across multiple disciplines for the Parks & Recreation system to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Performs field operations such as research, surveys, monitoring, mitigation, maintenance and outreach associated with various natural resource disciplines.
• Performs associated office operations such as data entry.
• Implements ecological best management practices across all program areas.
• Assists in the implementation of projects and programs.
• Utilizes technology and applications such as Survey 123, GPS, Field Maps, and the ArcGIS platform to collect and update data across disciplines in established databases.
• Keeps records of work performed, materials and supplies utilized, and responds to assigned work orders
• Removes noxious and invasive weeds by utilizing assorted mechanical methods (digging, hand pulling, whipping, tractor and mower operation) and by chemical control (backpack spraying, wicking, stump treatments).
• Implements biological and cultural vegetation control methods as needed.
• Performs restoration projects such as native tree/forb planting, watering duties, re-seeding, seed collection, mulching, mitigation work and wildlife habitat enhancements.
• Conducts visual wildlife surveys such as early morning prairie dog counts, ANS monitoring, bird observations and evening frog surveys.
• Performs wildlife mitigation with a focus on prairie dog management including relocation and utilizing exclusionary measures such as installing and maintaining barriers.
• Assists with volunteer, jail crew, youth crew and community service projects.
• Assists with public environmental education and outreach programs including tabling and trail monitoring.
• Performs trash removal and restroom maintenance.
• Assists with maintenance and construction of infrastructure including fencing, trails and signage.
• Performs snow duty and emergency response work for the city including tree damage and flood mitigation as needed.
• Works within a crew to maximize project completion, team cohesion and individual contribution.
• Operates a city vehicle; possibly four-wheel drive; possibly on rough terrain.
• Takes proper safety precautions to prevent injuries and accidents.
• Ensures safety of self, others, materials and equipment. Uses all required safety equipment and follows all safety regulations, policies and procedures.
• Reports all accidents, injuries or damage to city property.
• Knows and complies with all policies and reporting infractions.
• Participates in professional trainings and development.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to work effectively as a member of formal and informal teams.
• Ability to understand the interests and concerns of others and is able and willing to share and receive information.
• Ability to identify what needs to be done and does it before being asked or before the situation requires.
• Ability to completes work in a timely and consistent manner.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to speak and write to communicate ideas.
• Ability to actively listens to concerns and is open to the ideas of colleagues and customers.
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions, direction and scenarios.
• Ability to be flexible to move seamlessly between tasks, projects and programs.
• Ability to demonstrate consistent and professional service with a solution-oriented approach.
• Ability to communicates tactfully and effectively with the public and coworkers.
• Ability to use the Microsoft Office Suite such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability and willingness to obtain certifications listed in the Required Education and Experience section of job description.
• Valid Driver's License and ability to maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Have and maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to identify vegetation species common to the Front Range of Colorado.
• Previous experience with and/or college level coursework related to IPM, restoration, ecology, biology, environmental education, visitor management, community engagement, wildlife management or a related field.
• Previous experience with land maintenance operations.
• Training/experience with herbicides including previous mixing experience, product selection knowledge and backpack applications.
• Training/experience with wildlife management and/or surveys especially prairie dog management such as active or passive relocation and/or the installation and maintenance of barriers.
• Training/experience with hand tools such as shovels, hammers and pruners and with mechanical equipment use such as a tractor, weed whip, chainsaw, UTV, large mower, drill seeder or pulling a trailer.
• Experience with GIS and/or asset management programs.
• Previous work as a member of a crew especially completing natural resource management or land management field tasks.
• First Aid and CPR Certification

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Minimum of six (6) months experience in natural lands management.
• Completion of Colorado State University's Pesticide Applicator Basic Training Course or equivalent or ability to obtain within one (1) month.

SUPERVISION

Supervision Received: Ecology Supervisor

Supervision Exercised: None

WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Physical and Mental Effort: Ability to lift 50 lbs. Requires standing, walking, bending, climbing, lifting, dragging, and pushing on uneven or slippery surfaces. Ability to work around or in trees and utilize all equipment common to the arboricultural industry. Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate personal computer and office equipment; Vision for reading, recording and interpreting information. Ability to communicate with employees, contractors and the public via verbal and written communication. Ability to work under stress from public contact and changing priorities and conditions.
• Work Environment: Time primarily spent in an outdoor, urban environment year-round. Engage in physically demanding tasks outdoors across a variety of weather conditions and subject to continuous interruptions and background noises. Potential exposure to dangerous wildlife (e.g., rattlesnakes, stinging insects), toxic chemicals (e.g., pesticides), and dangerous weather conditions (e.g., heat, cold, lightning). Often working with or near large, loud equipment. Work may include extended periods of time viewing a computer video monitor and/ or operating a keyboard. Willingness and ability to maintain flexibility regarding irregular hours, weekends, evenings, holidays, and emergencies.
• Machines and Equipment Used: Standard office equipment; computers; cell phone; city vehicle; telephone; calculators; copy/fax machines; digital photo and video equipment; GPS; land management equipment common to the industry (shovels, hammers and pruners, mechanical equipment such as a tractor, weed whip, chainsaw, UTV, large mower, drill seeder or pulling a trailer, etc.).

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Last updated: February 2026

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