Seasonal Conservation Technician

Summary

Seasonal position under the supervision of the Park Supervisor. Assist with the management, maintenance and development of county parks and wildlife areas.

• Operating lawn mowers, weed eaters and other hand tools to maintain a clean, safe park grounds.
• Clean cabins, restrooms and other park facilities.
• Serve as a point of information for park visitors.
• Assist full-time staff with park maintenance and development projects.
• Will work a nonstandard work week.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Must be over 18 years of age

Language

Skills:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other staff and the general public.

Mathematical

Skills:

• Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where limited standardization exits.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
• Walking or traversing – Approximately between 1/3 and 2/3 of on-the-job time.
• Sitting or being stationary – Approximately between 1/3 and 2/3 of on-the-job time.
• Climbing or balancing – Approximately less than 1/3 of on-the-job time.
• Weight lifted/Force exerted – Occasionally requires lifting of objects up to 50 pounds.
• Vision – Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less);
  Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more);
  Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point);
  Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships);
  Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

• Must possess a valid driver's license

• Clinton County is an EEO employer and will engage in the interactive process where necessary to determine if a reasonable accommodation can be implemented to permit any person to perform the essential functions of the job.