Trails Technician (8 month)
Jefferson County Colorado
Golden, Colorado
Job Description
Close Date: 02/26/23
Category: Maintenance & Trades
Purpose
Are you seeking more than a paycheck?
Do you want to serve your community in a way that's friendly, composed, and professional? At Jeffco, we are looking for customer-focused individuals just like YOU who take pride in their work, have an eye for detail, and believe in a positive attitude. Whether you are coming from a job that doesn't connect with your sense of purpose, or leaving a company with an overwhelming schedule, you can find a better quality of life working with the Jeffco community. We offer exciting benefits such as flex time, generous holiday schedules, and regular business hours so you spend time on what's important to you outside of work., and enjoy all the amenities Jefferson County has to offer!
If you are looking for a great opportunity for your career to take off, then this position welcomes you to work for a County that thrives on working collaboratively and overcoming challenges. We are seeking someone who has a strong work-ethic, is a self-starter, loves what they do and is motivated to share their knowledge and experience with those who they work with.
Jefferson County Open Space is currently hiring Trails Technicians for a unique role. This position provides you the opportunity to work for a county that thrives on working collaboratively and overcoming challenges. We are seeking game changers, a group of people that loves what they do and is motivated to share their knowledge with those that they work with. If you are looking for a great learning opportunity then look no further!
The Mission of Jefferson County Open Space is to preserve open space and parkland, protect park and natural resources, and provide healthy nature-based experiences.
Compensation: Please note hiring range for this role is: $18-21/hr.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Work involves constructing trails using heavy equipment, hand tools and power tools.
Employee is responsible for maintaining trails, installing erosion control devices and inspecting the trail system.
This position may involve snow removal.
Work also involves vegetation control, constructing stairs, tie walls and fencing
QUALIFICATIONS
Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.
Minimum qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
One year of work-related experience
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred qualifications:
One or more years of specifically trails maintenance/construction
Experience with Natural Resources and/or instruction.
Additional course work in Natural Resource Management, Outdoor Recreation, Park Maintenance or related field preferred.
ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION:
Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment, including skid steer, roller/compactor, water pump, chainsaw and a variety of hand tools and power tools. Requires ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Must have a valid Colorado driver's license. If you possess an out of state license, you must obtain a valid Colorado driver's license within 30 days of hire date.
Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, pre-employment physical and/or references.
Please note that supplemental questions requiring a written response will serve as a writing sample.
Recruitment Process: You are able to see your status and any communication when you log into your candidate portal. Listed below are the steps in our recruiting process:
Once the job bulletin has closed, the Talent Acquisition Team evaluates all applications based on the minimum requirements listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin.
Next, the Talent Acquisition Team reviews applications for the preferred skills. While these skills are not a requirement for the position, they will contribute to the success of the new hire in this role. These skills are scored and the highest scoring applicants will be forwarded to the next step.
The next step includes the hiring team reviewing applications and deciding who to contact for a phone screen/interview. The number of applications forwarded for Manager Review depends on the hiring teams request and can range from 10 applications to everyone who meets minimum requirements; not everyone who makes it to Manager Review is guaranteed an interview.
If the hiring team wishes to speak with you further, they will reach out to you via phone call or email using the contact information listed on your application. You may receive emails asking you to complete a task within your candidate portal and it is important that you are receiving our emails as we do not want you to miss out on an opportunity.
The time frame for contacting applicants depends on the hiring team's schedule/workload and how many applications were referred for manager review. Please note that Jefferson County receives on average over 100 applications per job bulletin.
Thank you for your patience and for your interest in Jefferson County Government! We wish you success through this process. Do not forget to sign up for Job Interest Alerts through your candidate portal to receive email alerts for future positions you are interested in.
GED, High School Diploma:
Work Experience: Minimum one year
Full time-$17.20-$25.80
Category: Maintenance & Trades
Purpose
Are you seeking more than a paycheck?
Do you want to serve your community in a way that's friendly, composed, and professional? At Jeffco, we are looking for customer-focused individuals just like YOU who take pride in their work, have an eye for detail, and believe in a positive attitude. Whether you are coming from a job that doesn't connect with your sense of purpose, or leaving a company with an overwhelming schedule, you can find a better quality of life working with the Jeffco community. We offer exciting benefits such as flex time, generous holiday schedules, and regular business hours so you spend time on what's important to you outside of work., and enjoy all the amenities Jefferson County has to offer!
If you are looking for a great opportunity for your career to take off, then this position welcomes you to work for a County that thrives on working collaboratively and overcoming challenges. We are seeking someone who has a strong work-ethic, is a self-starter, loves what they do and is motivated to share their knowledge and experience with those who they work with.
Jefferson County Open Space is currently hiring Trails Technicians for a unique role. This position provides you the opportunity to work for a county that thrives on working collaboratively and overcoming challenges. We are seeking game changers, a group of people that loves what they do and is motivated to share their knowledge with those that they work with. If you are looking for a great learning opportunity then look no further!
The Mission of Jefferson County Open Space is to preserve open space and parkland, protect park and natural resources, and provide healthy nature-based experiences.
Compensation: Please note hiring range for this role is: $18-21/hr.
- This is a Limited position with a projected start date of 04/04/2023 and an end date of: 11/17/2023.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Work involves constructing trails using heavy equipment, hand tools and power tools.
Employee is responsible for maintaining trails, installing erosion control devices and inspecting the trail system.
This position may involve snow removal.
Work also involves vegetation control, constructing stairs, tie walls and fencing
QUALIFICATIONS
Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.
Minimum qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
One year of work-related experience
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred qualifications:
One or more years of specifically trails maintenance/construction
Experience with Natural Resources and/or instruction.
Additional course work in Natural Resource Management, Outdoor Recreation, Park Maintenance or related field preferred.
ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION:
Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment, including skid steer, roller/compactor, water pump, chainsaw and a variety of hand tools and power tools. Requires ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Must have a valid Colorado driver's license. If you possess an out of state license, you must obtain a valid Colorado driver's license within 30 days of hire date.
Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, pre-employment physical and/or references.
Please note that supplemental questions requiring a written response will serve as a writing sample.
Recruitment Process: You are able to see your status and any communication when you log into your candidate portal. Listed below are the steps in our recruiting process:
Once the job bulletin has closed, the Talent Acquisition Team evaluates all applications based on the minimum requirements listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin.
Next, the Talent Acquisition Team reviews applications for the preferred skills. While these skills are not a requirement for the position, they will contribute to the success of the new hire in this role. These skills are scored and the highest scoring applicants will be forwarded to the next step.
The next step includes the hiring team reviewing applications and deciding who to contact for a phone screen/interview. The number of applications forwarded for Manager Review depends on the hiring teams request and can range from 10 applications to everyone who meets minimum requirements; not everyone who makes it to Manager Review is guaranteed an interview.
If the hiring team wishes to speak with you further, they will reach out to you via phone call or email using the contact information listed on your application. You may receive emails asking you to complete a task within your candidate portal and it is important that you are receiving our emails as we do not want you to miss out on an opportunity.
The time frame for contacting applicants depends on the hiring team's schedule/workload and how many applications were referred for manager review. Please note that Jefferson County receives on average over 100 applications per job bulletin.
Thank you for your patience and for your interest in Jefferson County Government! We wish you success through this process. Do not forget to sign up for Job Interest Alerts through your candidate portal to receive email alerts for future positions you are interested in.
GED, High School Diploma:
Work Experience: Minimum one year
Full time-$17.20-$25.80
