Conservation Worker

 EQUIPMENT/JOB LOCATION: This position requires the operation all types of equipment including:  trucks, tractors, mowing equipment, chain  saw, weed eater, power tools, and all types of hand tools.  This position requires travel to all areas managed by the Conservation Department  within the County.  The employee will be required to work in all types of environmental conditions, and be willing to do strenuous physical  labor.  

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

 -  Care and maintenance of areas under management of the Jackson County Conservation Department.  This will include mowing, cleaning,      equipment and facility repairs, painting, and other work as required.

 -  Management of natural resources areas including, timber management, native prairie care and management, and wildlife habitat improvement.

 -  Trail construction and maintenance including mowing, tree pruning, bridge repair, and brush control.

 -  Maintenance and servicing of county equipment.

 -  Performs other duties as directed by the Executive Director, Park Ranger, or Operation Technician.

  ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

 -  Availability to work long hours in all types of weather conditions.

 -  Ability to provide information to the public concerning the conservation field or related topics.

 -  The ability to recognize and solve problems occurring during the performance of duties.