Vegetation Stewardship Assistant Crew Lead

It's a great time to join the City of Boulder! Application Deadline: February 5, 2025 Compensation Details: Full Pay Range 25.42 - 36.87 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: Temporary 30+ Locate the Benefit Eligibility Group value on the Employee Benefit Eligibility document to identify the benefits offered for this job. Job Description Summary: The Vegetation Stewardship Assistant Crew Lead is part of a team that conducts on-the-ground vegetation management and maintenance on City managed Open Space and Mountain Parks lands. This role focuses on the day-to-day operations related to working on invasive species management on natural lands in order to restore ecosystem function and health. The assistant crew lead helps set daily workplans and communication them to crew members. The position will manage projects while being a part of the field team daily. Proficiencies include but are not limited to regular operation of a variety of tools and equipment including backpack sprayers, weed whips, chainsaws, tractors, UTVs, trucks, and trailers. The ACL is expected to perform vegetation management operations and associated tasks under minimal supervision from the Crew Lead. Job Description: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Invasive Species and Noxious Weed Management/Restoration Practices * Carry out a variety of management prescriptions, including herbicide applications, weed whipping, and hand-pulling/digging to advance long-term program objectives. * Maintain detailed records of daily management prescriptions for database input and permitting/recording-keeping requirements. * Conduct noxious weed mapping. * Perform native species seed collections and plantings. Crew and Project Facilitation * Assist to facilitate the work of Vegetation Management crew members, as well as other OSMP work groups and volunteer groups such as the Junior Rangers, in the field. * Assist in planning and coordinating numerous ongoing weed management projects. Develop work schedule, site management plans, and conduct follow-up visits to ensure goals have been achieved. * Collect and maintain weed management records, including treatment and weed occurrence data, and ensure its quality. Create maps and reports to support program goals. * Train seasonal staff in various vegetation management techniques, including proper herbicide mixing and application. * Conduct daily safety briefings and ensure safety measures are followed in the field. * Cultivate a positive, collaborative team-orientated work environment. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * Ability to assist the Vegetation Crew Lead in providing work leadership and training to crew members and other work crews in essential skills necessary to carry out Vegetation Stewardship program objectives safely and effectively. * Ability to stay engaged and motivate others with the task at hand while setting a consistent pace of work for up to 10 hours at a time, especially when tasks are repetitive and physical in nature. * Ability to obtain a Qualified Supervisor Pesticide Applicator License in the appropriate categories through the Colorado Dept. of Agriculture. * Ability and desire to learn local native and invasive plant species and management techniques. * Ability to perform a wide range of rigorous physical tasks in an outdoor environment under a variety of weather conditions. Physical ability to stand, hike, kneel and lift/carry heavy objects on a regular basis, sometimes for extended periods. * 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 operate various equipment such as backpack/handheld herbicide sprayers, UTVs, weed whips, mowers, and/or other related landscape maintenance equipment. * Ability to oversee crew members and/or volunteers in the field and ensure project goals are completed in a timely manner. * Knowledge of common Front Range native and invasive species and/or and ability to use a dichotomous key for identification. * College coursework in weed management, natural resource management, agriculture, environmental studies, restoration ecology, or related field * Experience in integrated vegetation and/or invasive species management in grassland, forest, and/or riparian ecosystems. * Experience in a leadership role in an outdoor setting with team safety as a core responsibility. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE * High School, GED, or equivalent * Two years of related experience. SUPERVISION Supervision Received: Vegetation Stewardship Manager Supervision Exercised: None WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS Physical and mental effort: Primarily strenuous physical work in an outdoor environment requiring the ability to frequently stand, walk and kneel for extended periods of time while using manual, power and long handled tools in an outdoor environment under a variety of weather conditions. Ability to carry up to 40 pounds while hiking on rough terrain. Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities that permits the employee to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person. Sufficient vision or other powers of observation that permits the employee to review, evaluate and prepare a variety of written documents and materials. Sufficient manual dexterity that permits the employee to operate computer equipment and other office equipment. Work may include extended periods of time viewing a computer video monitor and/ or operating a keyboard. Ability to work under stress from demanding deadlines, public contact, and changing priorities and conditions. Work Environment: Works in a clean, comfortable environment, and also works in an outdoor environment year- round. Potential exposure to dangerous wildlife (e.g., rattlesnakes, mountain lions, stinging insects), toxic chemicals (e.g., pesticides), and dangerous weather conditions (e.g., heat, cold, lightning). Machines and equipment:: Frequently uses standard office equipment including personal computers, calculators, cell phones, and copy machines; vehicles including four-wheel drive vehicles; a range of relevant and appropriate tools and equipment. Additional Job Description: Last updated: January 2025 The City of Boulder is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. 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Created: 2025-01-29