Green Infrastructure Technician

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** Green Infrastructure Technician I*
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* Purpose:

** Under general supervision, this position performs maintenance work on green infrastructure and open space assets using best management practices and maintaining industry standards. Work includes invasives management, restoration to improve ecological function of City-owned property and easements, and other tasks related to climate resilience.  
** Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
** Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
* Performs tasks related to green infrastructure maintenance, including mowing, planting, pruning, seeding, weeding, applying herbicide, watering, string trimming, sediment and debris removal, trash pickup, mulching, digging, minor irrigation system maintenance, and removing invasive or woody species.
* Operates and maintains related equipment, such as zero turn mower, chain saw, weed eater, lawn blower, hand saw, pole saw, seed drill, backpack sprayer, watering trailer, various hand and power tools.
* Performs land management tasks in open spaces, creeks, channels, floodplains, and easements within open waterways and wet environments, including but not limited to: wildfire risk reduction, invasives management, maintaining new plantings, brush management, and maintenance of related infrastructure, such as fencing, signage, irrigation systems, and hardscapes.
* Drives to various locations throughout the City to assist with work as assigned.
* Adheres to Federal, State, and City policies, codes, regulations, and ordinances.
* Assists with preparing daily documentation such as daily trip logs, photographs, inspection forms, and other forms as required.
* Completes required training.
* Follows established standard operating and safety procedures and required documentation for assigned tasks.
* Assists with traffic control at job sites if needed.  
** Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
*** None.  
** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
** Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
* Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods.
* Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
* Knowledge of safety regulations and the ability to demonstrate safety requirements in the performance of assigned tasks to include the safe operation of hand and power tools.
* Skill in producing finished quality maintenance and repairs with minimum rework.
* Ability to work in stormwater management facilities; reconstruction/rehabilitation/maintenance.
* Ability to understand and follow written, oral, and computerized instructions; log onto a computer; and complete electronic forms, reports, and online training.
* Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
* Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments during a variety of weather conditions.
* Ability to lift/carry up to fifty (50) lbs. of equipment.  
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* Minimum Qualifications:

*** Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus six (6) months experience in drainage maintenance and/or landscaping.
* One (1) year of additional related experience may substitute for one (1) year of high school, up to a maximum of four (4) years.  
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** On the job experience performing landscape maintenance.
* Experience with arboriculture tasks, such as tree pruning, planting, or removals.
* Experience operating a Chipper, Tractor, Grapple Loader, aerial lift.
* Knowledge of Central Texas plants.
* On the job experience applying chemicals.  
** Licenses and Certifications

Required:

*** Valid Texas Class C Driver License. Must maintain a good driving record.  
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* Physical Requirements:

*** Continuous outdoor activity.
* Frequent sitting, standing, walking, squatting, bending, twisting upper body, climbing.
* Exposure to extreme heat, cold, noise, inclement weather, electrical hazards, mechanical hazards, fume/odor hazards, toxic waste/material hazards.
* Occasional kneeling, crawling, carrying/lifting up to fifty (50) pounds.
* Indoor activity.##
** Notes to Candidate:
**** DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
** Please learn more about our department and how we serve our community:  Austin Watershed Protection  
** POSITION OVERVIEW
** This position will be a part of a green infrastructure maintenance crew…