The City of Boulder Parks and Recreation Department is hiring a Seasonal Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Conservation Technician. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://bouldercolorado.gov/human-resources/city-jobs<https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/bA0MBDhm8lMC3?domain=bouldercolorado.gov> Look for the title "Seasonal Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Conservation Technician” under the Parks & Recreation Department and click on it. Please note that there are multiple departments with IPM related positions. Be sure to select the proper job when applying. Check the web site often for listings.
Seasonal Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Conservation Technician Salary $14.00 - $17.00 Hourly Anticipated Start Date: April 24th 2017 Anticipated End Date: October 20th 2017 Duties & Responsibilities Position Duties by Ranking of Importance: · Works within a crew to maximize safety, project completion, team cohesion and individual contribution · Removes noxious and invasive weeds by utilizing assorted mechanical methods (digging, hand pulling, whipping, tractor and mower operation, chainsaw, etc.) and by chemical control (backpack spraying, wicking, stump treatments etc.). May assist with cultural and biological methods · Performs prairie dog management tasks including surveys, colony monitoring, mapping, installing and maintaining barriers, passive relocation, and potentially trapping and removal · Performs cultural IPM/restoration projects such as native tree/forb planting, re-seeding, seed collection, mitigation work and wildlife habitat enhancements · Assists with maintenance and construction of park infrastructure and trails and installation of signs · Utilizes GPS and tablet technology to collect data points in the field for annual map creation · Assists in leading volunteer, jail crew, youth crew and community service projects and assists with public environmental education and outreach programs · Maintains detailed records of work performed and resources used · Assists with research, monitoring, and data collection associated with various natural land management tasks (IPM, wildlife, etc.), performs data entry and provides information for annual reports · Performs various urban wildlife management tasks · Prioritizes arising needs and solves operations related problems in the field · Operates and maintains equipment for safe and effective use. Clean and organize supplies, vehicles, equipment, and storage facilities · Operates a city vehicle; possibly four-wheel drive; possibly on rough terrain · Takes proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe circumstances and acts accordingly to prevent accidents/injuries. Uses all proper safety equipment. Reports all accidents, injuries and damage to property · Responsible for knowing and complying with all city and department policies, participating in professional trainings and development and adhering to attendance and workplace policies · Other duties as assigned (such as trash/dumping removal, restroom maintenance, etc.) · May assists with large-scale mulching and tree/shrub removal and planting
