- Salary: $ $18.00 per hour
- Advancement/professional development opportunities.
- This position will work at the Parks Maintenance Facility, located at 1350 Bunker Lake Blvd NW, Andover, MN
- Expected work hours are varied including evenings, weekends, and holidays, for 20-40 hours per week. This may include extended hours on weekends and holidays as required.
- Implement native seed collections; properly identify plant species for seed collection and propagation.
- Remove garlic mustard, buckthorn, and other invasive species utilizing hand, mechanical, and chemical removal techniques.
- Identify and remove diseased trees including oak wilt, Dutch elm disease, and emerald ash borer; utilization of GPS systems for marking infection centers.
- Plant, prune, and water trees.
- Conduct a multitude of natural resources-related tasks including but not limited to biocontrol agent collection, monitoring and dispersal, aquatic vegetation management, prescribed burns, vegetation removal, and field surveys.
- High school diploma or equivalent education.
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
- Valid driver's license.
- Must successfully pass criminal history and driver's license background checks.
- Completed degree or program in biology, natural resources management, forestry, horticulture, park management, or a closely related field.
- Experience conducting field surveys.
- Interest in working outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Indoor and outdoor county worksites in all weather conditions depending on assignment
- Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades and brightness.
- Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds
- Assignments require several hours of varied physical activity in addition to viewing a computer screen, sitting at a desk, or walking/standing
- Physical activity may include repeated bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, prolonged walking on sloped or uneven terrain, and handling/carrying equipment
- Ability to detect, discern, and tolerate a wide range of scents required for safety and performance of essential duties
- Cognitive abilities required include problem solving, prioritization of tasks, short- and long-term memory, interpreting and understanding written documents, and general mathematical skills
- Regular lifting of 0-25 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 75 lbs.
- Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment in addition to various park maintenance equipment depending on assignment
- Park maintenance equipment may include but is not limited to hand and power tools, shovels, sledgehammer, post hole diggers, weed whips, ladders, wheelbarrows, various light and heavy equipment, chemicals, personal protective equipment, and weather appropriate gear
- Driving is required for this position and staff must have the ability to use a variety of mowers, tractors, pickup trucks, UTV's, and boats
- Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, prolonged vibration from machinery, and other hazards is possible while performing essential duties
- Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions
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Seasonal Natural Resources Technician - Andover, United States - Anoka County
Description
Hiring range: $ $18.00 per hour. The starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance
In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. This position will remain open until filled.
Position Description
The Anoka County Parks mission is as a department of Anoka County, our mission is to positively impact the quality of life in Anoka County by providing parks, outdoor recreation, and leisure services for the public. Our mission encompasses the protection of the natural environment, improving the health of citizens, and supporting a strong local economy. The department has an immediate opening for a Seasonal Natural Resources Technician who will perform various duties. Some of the critical responsibilities of this position include conducting a multitude of natural resources-related tasks including but not limited to biocontrol agent collection, monitoring and dispersal, aquatic vegetation management, prescribed burns, vegetation removal, and field surveys.
This is a seasonal, non-exempt, on-siteposition. Interviews will take place as applications are received for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.
Pay & Benefits
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These examples are not all-inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of the primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Seasonal Natural Resources Technician.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed
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Selection Process
It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.
Pre-employment Requirements
Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.
About Anoka County
As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, we depend on the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. We offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences who can come together for the single purpose of serving Anoka County's 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County Hear from other Anoka County employees .
Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment
Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.
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Anoka County is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner which will further the principles of equal employment opportunity.