Natural Resource Aide - ISU Work-Study
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Posted
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09/19/2024
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County
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Story
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Location
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Colo, IA ,Iowa
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Salary
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$13.75/hour
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Description
Summary Description
The position offers opportunities to Story County in implementing it's natural resource program. Major emphasis is on native vegetation management, reconstruction, and restoration in prairie remnants, and other natural areas. Assigned tasks will utilize the latest trends in natural resource and vegetation management. Opportunities exist to interact with private landowners and other conservation departments as well as attend workshops and seminars. Work study employees may work up to 20 hours per work week.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
The natural resource aide will plant native vegetation, conduct prescribed burns, control brush and invasive species, mow, and apply herbicide. Other tasks include: harvesting prairie seed, using chainsaws, maintaining tools, equipment, and facilities, and performing general maintenance. The natural resource aide must maintain working relationships with the public and other employees.
Qualifications
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a current, valid driver's license. Skills to understand and recognize Iowa's native flora and fauna are desired.
- Applicants must be enrolled at Iowa State University
- Enrolled and eligible for Work Study
- Applicants should be working toward a degree in a natural resource related field.
New employees will undergo a background check in reference to their driving record and a pre-employment drug screen. Work entails daily outdoor physical labor for extended periods of time in all weather conditions.
Additional Requirements: provide own transportation to Hickory Grove Park and occasionally to work sites, purchase and wear OSHA approved safety-toed footwear, be available to work M-F between the hours of 7:00 am – 3:00 pm with occasional evening and weekend duties.
Additional Information:
Applicants must apply via the Story County employment page, submitting application, resume and cover letter.
E-VERIFY PROCESS:
Story County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered a position with Story County must complete Section 1 of Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity. Please be prepared to provide required documents on the first day of employment. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 515-382-7200 or go to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at: http://www.uscis.gov.
Qualifications
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a current, valid driver's license. Skills to understand and recognize Iowa's native flora and fauna are desired.
Applicants must be enrolled at Iowa State University
Enrolled and eligible for
To Apply
Resume and cover letter MUST accompany application.
Please direction questions to
Brandon Clough, Natural Resource Specialist
bclough@storycountyiowa.gov
515.598.4769
