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Natural Resources Labor (Seasonal)

Employer
Washington County
Location
Stillwater, Minnesota, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jan 19, 2022

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Sector
Consultancy/Private Sector
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Botany
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Temporary / Seasonal
Natural Resources Labor (Seasonal) Print (Apply Natural Resources Labor (Seasonal) Salary $14.35 Hourly Location Stillwater, MN Job Type Seasonal Department Public Works Dept Job Number 20-01346 Closing Continuous + Description + Benefits + Questions JOB SPECIFICS ***Position will be posted until filled*** MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must be at least 18 years of age. DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE: + * Previous work or volunteer experience + * Enrolled in post-secondary education for natural resources, conservation, botany, forestry, water + resource management, or wildlife management + * Experience working with a team of peers + * Previous experience with plant or tree identification SELECTION TECHNIQUE: Your training and experience will be rated based on the required application material submitted and the top-scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration. HOURS / DAYS: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Work schedules (hours and days) and location are subject to change based on department needs. JOB SUMMARY This position performs a variety of outdoor natural resource management activities, under limited supervision. Work is reviewed in progress and on completion. EMPLOYMENT CRITERIA MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must be at least 18 years of age and have the ability to read, write and follow written and oral instructions. Must have own means of reliable transportation; individuals operating a motor vehicle for county business must possess a valid driver's license. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Previous natural resource fieldwork experience or postsecondary training in natural resources, conservation, botany, forestry, water resource management, or wildlife management desirable. Offers of employment will be contingent upon successfully passing a criminal history background check prior to beginning employment with Washington County. CORE COMPETENCIES, JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL JOB PERFORMANCE Core Competencies (outline essential business and professional traits necessary to perform this job. + Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace; + Knowledge of basic plant identification, map interpretation, and common tools; + Ability to understand and follow basic instructions; + Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time under possible adverse weather conditions; + Ability to meet and deal with the public in a friendly, businesslike manner; + Ability to report to work on a regular and timely basis. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES + Identify plants such as trees, shrubs, perennials; native and noxious; + Maintain rain gardens and landscape beds; + Plant and water trees, and maintain tree protection shelters; + Remove invasive shrubs; + Operate hand and power tools; + Collect, clean, and seed native plants; + Erosion control efforts including seeding of landscape areas and trails; + Assist with controlled burns and burning of brush piles; + Inventory and survey diseased trees. Perform other duties as assigned. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is physical and performed 90% outside and 10% inside. Work outdoors maybe during undesirable weather conditions including rain, snow, and sleet as well as cold and hot days. Equipment used may include but is not limited to: hand saw, loppers, brush cutter, 4WD automatic transition vehicles, and hand tools. Duties include being able to perform the following movements on an occasional to continuous basis: walking, turning/twisting, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling, climbing, reaching, and grasping. Duties may include lifting and pulling up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance. Exposures may include but are not limited to: ticks and insects, poisonous or sharp plants, various chemical agents, fuels, blacktop/diesel/gasoline fumes, fertilizer, temperature extremes, and in rare instances, body fluids. Additional physical/mental requirements may not be listed above, but are inherent in performing the position's essential functions. This job description is intended to describe the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty being performed by people assigned to this classification. The list of responsibilities is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The County retains the discretion to add or change the contents of this job description at any time. Benefits are not offered with this position. 01 Are you at least 18 years of age? + Yes + No 02 Which of the following best describes your years of work or volunteer experience: + 5 or more years + 2 years to less than 5 years + 1 year to less than 2 years + 6 months to less than 1 year + Less than 6 months + No experience 03 Are you enrolled in post-secondary education for natural resources, conservation, botany, forestry, water resource management or wildlife management? + Yes + No 04 If you answered "Yes" to the above question, you must provide where you are enrolled or seeking your higher education. (If you answered "No" to the above question, enter "NA" in the text box.) 05 Do you have experience working with a team of peers? + Yes + No 06 If you answered "Yes" to the above question, you must provide the educational institution and the program you are enrolled in. (If you answered "No" to the above question, enter "NA" in the text box.) 07 Do you have previous experience with plant or tree identification? + Yes + No 08 If you answered "Yes" to the above question, you must provide a brief summary of your experience and list where you gained that experience. (If you answered "No" to the above question, enter "NA" in the text box.) 09 Indicate below the days you would be available to work (select all that apply): + Monday + Tuesday + Wednesday + Thursday + Friday + Saturday + Sunday + Holidays Required Question Agency Washington County (MN) Address 14949 62nd Street North Stillwater, Minnesota, 55082 Phone 651-430-6081 Website Apply Please verify your email address
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