Temporary Natural Resources Assistant- Trails Maintenance

Overview

At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Did you know that Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation proudly hosts many community events each year? Hummingbird Festival, The Senior Games and Festival in the Park are just a few that our employees and residents look forward to every year! Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department (MCPRD) strives to enrich the lives of our residents. We do this by providing exciting and safe recreational amenities and programs, change to improve our resident’s fitness levels and decrease health care costs.

This contributes to a sense of community through events and spaces for the public to socialize, thereby increasing property values and providing tourism venues. We protect open space, natural areas, and our treasured tree canopy through stewardship. We play a critical role in ensuring Mecklenburg County achieves its vision that the county “will be a community of pride and choice for people to LIVE, WORK and RECREATE.”

The department serves a population exceeding one million residents and serves the City of Charlotte, six towns, and the unincorporated areas of the county covering 523 square miles. In addition, the department manages over 21,000 acres and 230+ parks, nature preserves, greenways and facilities. The Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Department is continually recognized for its cutting‑edge programs, state‑of‑the‑art facilities and unique partnerships.

Our success is rooted in our staff. If you are interested in joining a dynamic team, dedicated to building a better community, and being recognized as leaders both in our community and across the country, then Mecklenburg County has great opportunities for you.

By applying to this position, you are eligible to be considered for a similar role, in which you meet the minimum qualifications for, at other Park and Recreation locations should they become available. If you are looking to grow in your career, or transition laterally into a new role, don't miss this opportunity to apply!

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation’s Nature Preserves and Natural Resources Division is excited to add a Temporary Natural Resources Assistant to the team at Clarks Creek Nature Preserve! This position will assist the Trail Resources Coordinator with day‑to‑day trail maintenance and construction tasks, assist with inventory and data collection of existing trails, trail structures and problem areas. The incumbent will also assist with maintenance of way finding and trail marking for existing trails.

In addition, they may also assist with prescribed fires, invasive species control, deer management operations and using equipment to maintain and restore natural habitats. The incumbent will primarily work in the nature preserve but may also serve in other Mecklenburg County parks where natural surface trails exist. The schedule for this temporary role will consist of shifts on Tuesday – Friday between the hours of 6:30 am – 5:00 pm.

• Conduct natural area assessments, invasive species removal, boundary marking, and monitoring rare and federally endangered species
• May interact with preserve/facility visitors to provide information about the nature preserve
• Assist with preparation of natural resource management plans and activities
• Conduct data entry and assist with research
• Maintain general housekeeping in work area
• Maintain habitat in their area
• Assist in coordinating efforts of volunteers
• May have the opportunity to assist Environmental Education staff with assignments
• Follow the work plan as prepared by the supervisor
• Respond to emergency situations
• Perform related work as required

Experience:

No experience required

Requires enrollment in, or completion of a bachelor's degree in natural/environmental sciences, biology,…