Land Resources Laborer Seasonal(3)

Job Code: 45-4011 Salary: $34,507.20- 56,201.60

Status: Full time, Seasonal Location: Environment Division

Department: Environment- Land Resources Reports to: Land Resources Technician

Telecommute: No Fleet: No

SUMMARY: Under the direction of Land Resources Technician, the Land Resources Laborer will be responsible for a variety of tasks associated with land-based conservation and restoration efforts. This position is predominately outdoor field work, and will require work under varied weather and environmental conditions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

· Serve as a member of the field-crew for the Land Resources Program in seasonal activities such as tree planting, tree removal, seed collection, herbicide application, tree and plant maintenance, mowing/trimming, conducting prescribed burns, and other tasks as assigned.

· Operate vehicles and other equipment which may include ATV/UTV, passenger vehicles, unmanned aircraft, or water craft. This includes the ability to trailer field equipment.

· Practice proper and safe operation of vehicles, tools, and equipment.

· Check equipment to ensure proper function and safety.

· Perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

· Document and record information as it is related to operational data, which may include entering, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic form.

· Provide information and recommendations pertaining to environmental protection and resource utilization to community members, landowners, other organizations, and the general public.

· Able to identify tree and plant species, and locate insect or disease damage.

· Assist with surveys, measuring, and mapping forested areas and other plots as needed.

· Collect environmental data or samples.

· Effectively communicate information to supervisors, co-workers, and peers by telephone, in written form, or in person.

· Ability to work under varied weather and environmental conditions.

· Compliance with health and safety regulations, including daily health screenings, self-reporting, workspace hygiene practices, and other measures as communicated.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: There are no supervisory responsibilities with this position.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

· High school diploma or GED.

· One year of laborer experience in grounds-keeping, landscaping, chainsaw operation, forestry, or closely related work strongly PREFERRED.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

· Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

· Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

· Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

· Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

· Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.

· Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.

· Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

· Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

· Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

· Far Vision — The ability to see details at a distance.

· Dynamic Strength — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue