<p>Description</p> <p>Boulder CountyParks and Open SpaceDepartment is seeking to hire 2 (two) Seasonal Agricultural Technicians.These positions will support maintenance on county-owned agricultural properties, wildfire mitigation, prairie dog control, and vegetation assessment and management.</p> <p>This is an hourly, non-benefitedposition that will work 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm;some earlier days of 6am - 2:30pm may be required. This position will work out of5201 St Vrain Rd., Longmont,Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is non-exempt(eligible for overtime).</p> <p>Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.</p> <p>Hiring Salary Range: $25.00Hourly</p> <p>Tentative Hiring Timeline:</p> <ul> <li>Phone Screening: Week of April 13th </li><li>First Round Interviews: Week of April 20th </li><li>Reference Check: Week of April 20th </li></ul> <p>Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.govfor more information.</p> <p>Examples of Duties</p> <ul> <li>Assessment of fence conditions </li><li>Minor fencing repairs </li><li>Mowing/weed whipping vegetation </li><li>Assist in vegetation assessments </li><li>Assist in installation of soil moisture probes </li><li>Assessment of ditch conditions with regards to vegetation, biomass, and fire mitigation </li><li>Implement a variety of techniques for the removal of biomass from work sites </li><li>Help develop relationships with ditch riders/companies/Ag tenants to educate/understand the mutual needs of the community with regards to wildfire mitigation </li><li>Work in collaboration with Boulder County Sheriff's Office crew bosses for some projects involving jail crews </li><li>Removal of prairie dogs from undesirable locations using live trapping methods and euthanization on-site with carbon monoxide machines </li><li>Some prairie dogs will be humanely dispatched for use in predator (black-footed ferret and raptor) recovery programs </li><li>Assessment of prairie dog colonies on properties </li><li>Maintenance of vehicles, trailers, PERC machines, and OHVs, per County Policy guidelines </li><li>May assist in placement of visual barriers and other deterrents to prairie dog movement </li><li>Entry of fencing, vegetation, and ditch conditions into mobile asset management system </li><li>Entry of work completed into mobile asset management system </li><li>Performs related work, as required </li><li>May be reassigned during emergency situations </li></ul> <p>Required Qualifications</p> <p>PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.</p> <p>EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:</p> <p>Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of:</p> <ul> <li>No formal education or experience is required </li></ul> <p>DRIVER'S LICENSE:</p> <ul> <li>Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record </li><li>For more information regarding a clean driving record, please click here. </li></ul> <p>BACKGROUND CHECK:</p> <ul> <li>A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation </li></ul> <p>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:</p> <ul> <li>Applicants must be able to work long hours outdoors and able to hike long distances off-trail </li></ul> <p>PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL:</p> <ul> <li>Candidates for this position will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment physical </li></ul> <p>Supplemental Information</p> <p>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>An aptitude and interest in agricultural production, agricultural ditch systems, and wildfire mitigation </li><li>Experience in trapping wildlife </li><li>Rangeland plant identification </li><li>Ability to drive a trailer and/or operate heavy machinery </li><li>Familiarity with GIS systems to input data into our asset management system </li><li>Proficiency with the use of power tools, hand tools, wood chipper, and/or small engines (chainsaw, etc.) </li><li>Previous fieldwork, especially with prairie dogs or other small mammals, computer skills, and knowledge of Open Spaces </li></ul> <p>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:</p> <ul> <li>Ability to drive a trailer and/or operate heavy machinery </li><li>Ability to work well with others (multi-person crew) </li><li>Ability to work responsibly alone </li><li>Ability to work well under occasionally stressful and outdoor conditions </li></ul> <p>Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employeeson the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.</p>