Seasonal Park Technician
Posted
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01/26/2024
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County
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Jasper
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Location
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Newton ,Iowa
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Salary
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$15.50/hour
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Deadline
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03/15/2024
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Description
Duties will include
mowing, painting, trimming, litter pick-up, general carpentry, prairie maintenance, and
planting/pruning trees and shrubs. Seasonal Technicians will also report/repair
safety hazards; offer assistance and information to the public; maintain
working relationships with other employees and the public; attend mandatory
safety training, staff meetings; and perform related tasks as assigned. Work
will involve the operation of tractors, chainsaws, lawn mowers, and power
tools. Seasonal Technicians may also be responsible for assisting the
Naturalist with environmental education programming for the Jasper County
Conservation Board. Duties may include providing programs and field trips
for a variety of audiences; leading tours, hikes and other activities;
assisting with children’s nature summer camps and Hunter Education Course; and
writing articles and press releases. Other activities include developing
special projects, creating and improving displays and assisting with other
resource management activities.
WORK SCHEDULE: Starting in May of 2024
and ending September of 2024 (specific starting and ending dates somewhat
flexible, depending on schedule of applicant). Hours will average 40
hours/week and may include some weekends and holidays.
QUALIFICATIONS: Either be enrolled in
or have a degree in one of the following fields: natural resources,
wildlife biology, environmental education/interpretation, or biology/ecology/environmental
studies. The applicant must have the ability to get to and from the work
site and possess a current valid driver’s license.
SALARY: $15.50/hour
TO APPLY: Send letter of application,
resume, and 3 references with
knowledge of your skills and abilities to: Keri Van Zante, Director, Jasper
County Conservation Board, 1030 W 2nd St S, Newton, Iowa 50208, call:
641-792-9780, E-mail: kvanzante@jasperia.org
DEADLINE: March 15, 2024, 4:00 pm
Jasper County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the county will provide
reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and
encourages prospective employees and position incumbents to discuss potential
accommodations with the employer.
Pre-employment drug testing and extensive background checks will be conducted.
Qualifications
Either be enrolled in or have a degree in one of the following fields: natural resources, wildlife biology, environmental education/interpretation, or biology/ecology/environmental studies. The applicant must have the ability to get to and from the
To Apply
Send letter of application, resume, and 3 references with knowledge of your skills and abilities to: Keri Van Zante, Director, Jasper County Conservation Board, 1030 W 2nd St S, Newton, Iowa 50208, call: 641 792-9780, E-mail: kvanzante@jasperia.org