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Salary- $22.00 – $24.00 Hourly

Description

This is a full-time, seasonal position with a start date of April 4, 2022, and end date of September 29, 2022. This position reports to the Trails and Urban Forestry Specialist and the Natural Resources Project Manager.

The Seasonal Trails and Restoration Crew Lead will work in City parks, street ends and open spaces performing and directing crew members in a variety of tasks including trail construction and maintenance, tree maintenance, plant installation and maintenance, and invasive plant control. All work must ensure safety, integrity, cleanliness, and aesthetic appeal, as well as meet customer needs and City standards. Some weekend work is required.

Essential Job Functions

  • Make field decisions about project execution and task prioritization.
  • Coordinate scheduling and project material needs with supervisor.
  • Train and work with crew employees to carry out duties.
  • Visually inspect trails and perform repairs and routine maintenance including brushing, laying gravel, creating, and repairing drainage systems, and building steps in accordance with City plans and specifications, and generally accepted practices.
  • Construct trails according to approved plans and specifications, and generally accepted practices.
  • Support and possibly work with a wide variety of volunteer groups on restoration and trail projects.
  • Proper use of hand tools and motorized equipment.
  • Navigate off-trail in forested backcountry settings to evaluate plant cover and conduct invasive plant control.
  • Planting and plant materials handling.
  • Weeding, watering and other horticultural activities.
  • Herbicide application (spraying, swabbing and injection).
  • Install, repair, and maintain irrigation systems.
  • Small engine maintenance and troubleshooting
  • Light construction and carpentry projects.
  • Provide excellent customer service to Park users.
  • Must have regular and predictable work attendance to fulfill the essential functions of the job.
  • Ability to drive a city vehicle; have a good driving record and current and valid Washington state driver’s license and operate equipment.
  • Able to work well with others, stay on task, and take direction from supervisors.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements

  • 2-year minimum experience as a natural resources professional or related position. Must be able to reference prior employment.
  • Working familiarity with the tools and techniques associated with trail work and restoration.
  • Regional native and invasive plant identification.
  • High school education or equivalent.
  • Must be self-motivated and have a positive attitude.
  • Record of excellent work attendance.
  • Good verbal communication skills (listening, giving feedback, and speaking up), as well as effective interpersonal and customer relation skills are essential in a team environment.
  • Basic writing skills, along with the ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations.
  • Ability to use a smart phone or tablet.
  • Ability to practice safety by wearing appropriate protective clothing, using safety equipment, and follow good housekeeping and safety procedures.
  • Ability to safely back up a trailer.
  • This is a NON-SMOKING, and DRUG FREE POSITION.
  • Must be punctual.