Natural Resource Management Technician

Conservation
- Professional Employee Type Regular

Address: 2048 Hwy 6 NW, Oxford, Iowa, 52322

Salary Range (Min-Mid) $25.56 - $30.67

Department / Office / Position Type Conservation
- Professional Employee Type Regular

Under general supervision of the Natural Resource Manager, perform work in the establishment, enhancement, and care of Iowa native plants and outdoor recreation facilities of the Johnson County Conservation Board.

• Pesticides such as insecticides and herbicides Prairie, woodland, and wetland management
• Iowa native and non-native flora and fauna
• Tree and shrub planting, trimming, removal Chemicals and methods for the maintenance of shrubs and trees
• Native trees, shrubs, and grasses of Iowa and non-native invasive species Landscaping and hardscaping principles
• Equipment and vehicle operation and preventative maintenance
• Facilities and grounds care maintenance standards, safety standards, mowing equipment maintenance and repair of equipment
• English language to include basic grammar, sentence structure and vocabulary

• Represent Johnson County and perform duties in a professional, responsible and trustworthy manner
• Operate equipment and tools required on the job (including mowers, tractors, chain saws, tree mover, seedling tree and shrub planter, wood chipper, trimmer, stumper, tree spade, dump truck, tractor loader, skid loader, wheel tractor, small snow plow, etc.) in a safe and effective manner
• Keep accurate records and prepare reports
• Communicate effectively with the public regarding forestry, prairie and wetland management
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other agencies and members of the public
• Perform equipment maintenance and repairs
• Perform basic building maintenance
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Use a computer for the purposes of data entry, spreadsheets, word processing, email and the Internet
• Perform moderately heavy manual labor for extended periods
• Work outside in inclement weather on field projects
• Handle low to moderate levels of stress, meet deadlines and solve problems appropriate to the position
• Routinely lift, carry, push, and pull up to 100 pounds
• Stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, squat, bend, twist, reach, and crawl
• Have clarity of speech, hearing, and writing which permits effective communication
• Have sufficient vision which permits operation of needed tools and equipment, production and review of a wide variety of materials both electronic and hardcopy forms
• Have sufficient manual dexterity to make handwritten notations and which permits use of a keyboard, mouse and hand tools
• Have sufficient personal mobility to complete field work
• Lead seasonal workers
• Work on weekends and holidays as necessary

High school graduate or equivalent and at least six months of related experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the work. Associates degree in conservation management, biology, botany, or related natural sciences preferred.

• Must pass background check.
• Valid Class A CDL and insurable under county liability coverage.
• Obtain certification in National Wildland Firefighter Coordination training S-130 and S-190 within six months of hire.
• Iowa Department of Agriculture Applicator Pesticide Certification, as required for Forestry and Right- of-Way or the ability to attain certification within one year of hire.

• Assist in the upkeep of woodlands, prairies and wetlands.
• Assist in planning and maintenance of native plant communities.
• Apply pesticides.
• Repair or remove storm damaged plant material.
• Perform landscape…