Natural Resource Technician

Job Title: Natural Resources Technician
Department: Parks and Open Space
Classification: Non-exempt

Hiring Range (hourly) : $21.16/min - $23.28/mid - $25.40/max

Position summary: The City of Aspen Parks & Open Space Department is offering an amazing outdoor related opportunity to be a part of the City's Natural Resources program. This position requires an individual who can work independently, is detail oriented and friendly. The focus of this position is to support the Natural Resource program in its management of the City's wildlife, invasives species and urban forest.
Use of City managed cars and trucks are supplied for transport through the work day. The Parks Department values proper safety guidelines and employee enjoyment. Full-time four-day, parti-time and possible flexible schedule opportunities are available. Carpool opportunities are available. For those employees who complete their seasonal commitment, there is an end of season bonus of $500.

Supervision Exercised and Received: Position works under the supervision of the Natural Resource Manager.
Essential Job Functions:
-Supports the Natural Resource Program in areas of invasive species, wildlife and forestry.
-Under general supervision, works as a team to assist the Wildlife Coordinator in field-based monitoring aimed at understanding the location and condition of wildlife within City limits.
-Assists with public outreach and education, enforcement of municipal codes, and responding to emergency wildlife calls throughout the City. This may include responding to wildlife that are trapped, injured, or deceased.
-Patrols alleyways and neighborhoods throughout the City of Aspen to document violations of the municipal code relating to storage of wildlife attractants. Education and enforcement will be needed for violations.
-May conduct vegetation management and control of weeds, including use of manual, chemical, and/or biological control methods in restoration zones and City of Aspen properties.
-Supports the relationship between local governments and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff.
-This job demands attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
-Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Essential Physical Requirements:
* Visual Acuity: Ability to bring objects into focus.
* Balancing: Maintaining equilibrium.
* Bending: Bending or position oneself to move an object from one level to another.
* Carrying: Occasionally up to 50 lbs.
* Crouching: Bending body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
* Climbing: Ascending or descending stationary objects.
* Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Performing work through using two or more body parts or other devices.
* Gripping/Grasping: Ability to apply pressure with fingers and palm.
* Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, through use of hands, fingers, or other means.
* Hearing: Perceiving and comprehending the nature and direction of sounds.
* Kneeling: Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or knees
* Lifting: Occasionally up to 50 lbs. such as open space signs, posts, interpretive displays, bags of native seed and fertilizer, plant materials, etc.
* Pushing/Pulling: Ability to use upper extremities to exert force in order to press, draw, drag or haul objects in a sustained motion.
* Reaching: Extending the hands and arms or other device in any direction.
* Repetitive motions: Making frequent or continuous movements.
* Sitting: Remaining in a stationary position.
* Standing: Ability to sustain position for a period of time.
* Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
* Talking: Communicating ideas or exchanging information.
* Walking: Ability to move to traverse from one location to another.