<p>Summary</p> <p>We welcome and appreciate your interest in employment with the City of Corpus Christi. We are an equal opportunity employer; no information obtained during the recruitment/selection process is intended for any discriminatory purposes.</p> <p>Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule</p> <p>Grade: 113</p> <p>Salary: $14.78 - $16.32 hourly (Dependent on Qualifications)</p> <p>Department: Parks & Recreation - Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve</p> <p>E-mail: NicoleP2@cctexas.com</p> <p>ATTENDANCE REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION ARE AS FOLLOWS:</p> <p>40-hour work week, Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm with Rotating Saturdays. Must be available to work additional hours as needed.</p> <p>Who May Apply?</p> <p>All persons legally authorized to work in the United States</p> <p>Overview</p> <p>The objective of this position is to maintain the Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve's facilities, rights of way, grounds, and natural areas to Preserve standards. The principal function of this position is to maintain natural areas up to Preserve standards.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Mow (for environmental reasons), plant native plants, de-weed garden beds, water freshly planted plants, edge the trails; knowledge of native plants and animals is necessary </li><li>Operate blowers, weed-eaters, mowers, zero-turn mowers, City vehicles, mules, power tools, and electric carts </li><li>Remove invasive species either by hand or by chemical means including: Guinea grass, Brazilian pepper tree, white lead tree, giant reed, blue stem grass, fire ants, etc. </li><li>De-weed garden beds, pull undesired grasses, control and inspect irrigation, mow sod grasses, fertilize grass beds </li><li>Clean trails and grounds from trash and debris including vandalism such as removing graffiti from signs and sidewalks </li><li>Assist the Tech III and Preserve Manager with special projects including: overlook building, fencing, large restoration projects, unidentified plant species identification, trail maintenance, etc. </li><li>Lead volunteers in restoration and natural projects </li><li>May be asked to perform other duties as assigned </li></ul> <p>Skills, Licenses, Other Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of native plants and animals is necessary </li><li>Knowledge of restoration techniques and basic protocol </li><li>Must be able to work under outdoor elements including heat, cold, inclement weather and exposure to sun </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Requires High School Diploma/GED </li><li>Minimum 2 years of experience </li><li>A combination of education and pertinent experience may be considered </li><li>A valid driver's license is required. Successful out of state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire </li></ul> <p>Other Information:</p> <p>Benefits</p> <p>The City offers an excellent benefit package that includes:</p> <ul> <li>Texas Municipal Retirement System - the City offers a 2 to 1 match. Each employee automatically contributes 7% of their total compensation. The City matches 2 dollars for every 1 dollar you contribute. </li><li>Medical/dental/vision/life coverage for employees and their eligible dependents. </li><li>Vacation - 88+ hours per year </li><li>Personal leave - 40 hours per year </li><li>Sick leave - 96 hours per year </li><li>Voluntary 457b deferred compensation plan </li><li>Eight (8) Holidays </li><li>Flexible Spending Account </li><li>City Employee Health & Wellness Clinic & City Employee Fitness Center </li><li>Learning & Development Academy </li><li>Tuition Reimbursement Programs </li><li>Employee Recognition Programs </li></ul> <p>Basis of Rating</p> <p>Application review and the City may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.</p> <p>Closing Statement</p> <p>Selected applicants must be able to pass a background investigation and a pre-employment drug test.</p> <p>Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.</p> <p>In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the general public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.</p> <p>Job opening will close on:</p> <p>April 26, 2021</p>