Conservation Technician - Vermilion River Reservation

Description

Under the direction of the Park Manager, the Natural Resource Conservation Technician:

1. Assists in the implementation of the Park District’s natural resource management program. 
2. Assists with wetland maintenance, invasive plant control, and field mowing. 
3. Assists the prescribed-burn crew.
4. Performs a wide range of general maintenance, repair, and construction activities while maintaining and improving the Park District’s resources and facilities.
5. Leads work crews, assists with project planning, and monitors Park District grounds as assigned.
6. Is courteous and professional in working with Park District staff and the public.
7. Performs related duties as apparent or assigned.

Requirements

Education / Experience: Completion of secondary education (high school or GED) and two years of college in the field of Natural Resources or a related field preferred. At least two years’ experience in the field of natural resources/parks, or related field experience in skilled or semi-skilled maintenance and repair, or construction/heavy equipment operation. Experience directing others, assigning work orders, scheduling, and purchasing. Must have working knowledge of local flora and fauna.

Language Skills: Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with co-workers, supervisors, the general public, local law enforcement agencies, community/citizen groups, other public agencies, etc. Ability to prepare meaningful, concise, and accurate reports; establish effective working relationships as supervisor of the work unit; ability to use a two-way radio.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action; apply management principles to solve practical, everyday work problems; ability to define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions.

Licenses, Registrations: Possession of a valid Ohio driver’s license, insurable by the park district’s insurance carrier, and the ability to conform to the driving standards policy as approved by the Board of Park Commissioners. May be required to obtain a valid Ohio commercial driver’s license of the appropriate class and with the appropriate endorsement(s). Must obtain a pesticide applicator’s license within the first year of employment.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, talk, or hear; operate a two-way radio and motorized equipment; sit; work with hands; lift; drive park vehicles, Cushmans, and golf carts, etc. The employee is frequently required to use their hands to complete reports, use personal computers, etc.

Work Environment: While performing the regular duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee spends a portion of his/her time in the shop and/or office. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Information: Knowledge of safety practices and procedures, building and grounds maintenance, landscaping and horticulture, department policies and procedures, management, budgeting, inventory control, and public relations. Ability to maintain working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, the general public, local law enforcement agencies, other public agencies, etc. Candidate must satisfactorily complete a background investigation. Lorain County Metropolitan Park District policy prohibits hiring new employees who use tobacco.

The above job description represents the essential and most significant duties of this position.

It is not intended to exclude other work duties, assignments, and responsibilities not mentioned herein.

Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license. New employees must satisfactorily complete a background check. Lorain County Metropolitan Park District policy prohibits hiring new employees who are tobacco users.