Natural Resources Specialist - Native Plant Materials Program and Trails Reclamation

COMPENSATION:  

 Anticipated Hiring Salary: $ 28.00 USD Hourly 

 Compensation will be determined based on education, experience and skills. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

• Assist with implementing, monitoring, and evaluating natural resource management prescriptions on county-owned properties, including safe operation and maintenance of equipment and vehicles. 

• One or more years of experience identifying native or non-native plant species using dichotomous keys when necessary. 

• Support native seed collection and planting projects.  

• Prepare and maintain a variety of records, reports, and plans related to plant ecological inventories and restoration. 

• Stay up to date on relevant scientific literature and assist in preparing outreach material related to natural resource management.  

• Demonstrate willingness to develop new skills and experience regarding natural resource management. 

• Assist with invasive species management, including the operation and maintenance of equipment and tools such as backpack sprayers, UTV-mounted sprayers, etc. 

• Construct and maintain park infrastructure (fences, trail re-routes, etc.) as needed.

• Other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience. 

Minimum Qualifications:  

Education:Natural Resource Management, Land management, ecology or similar 

*Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable. 

Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities: 

• Firefighter Type 2 Certification within 1 year of date of hire 

• Colorado Department of Agriculture Qualified Supervisor License 

• Firefighter Type I certification 

• Certified Forester 

• Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner 

• Certified Ecologist 

• Certified Wildlife Biologist 

• Certifications from the International Society of Arboriculture 

Additional Job Information: 

• Criminal History and MVR Background Checks are required for every position. 

• A valid Colorado driver’s license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle shall have a Colorado Driver’s license within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer. 

• Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references. 

• In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.  

• All Jefferson County Employees must apply through their internal profile. 

Accommodations Statement: We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contact [email protected]. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates.