Current Employment


Hamilton County Conservation is looking for a hard-working, experience seeking, highly motivated people to assist in the following areas:

 

COUNTY PARKS (4 positions available)

  • Daily park management duties at Briggs Woods Park, Little Wall Lake Park and Bells Mill Park.
  • Tasks will include grounds and building maintenance, park management construction projects, campground detail, trails, and forestry work.
  • Pay is $13.00 per hour with 40 hours per week. Approximate work dates are May 15 to August 15 depending on school and activity schedules.
  • Must be 17 years of age

NATURAL RESOURCES (1 position available)

  • Assists with daily operations of our wildlife management areas.
  • Tasks include operating agriculture equipment for mowing and spraying. Chemical application for vegetation management and brush control. Bio diversity plantings and management.
  • Pay is $13.00 per hour with 40 hours per week. Approximate work dates are May 15 to August 15 depending on school and activity schedules.
  • Must be 17 years of age


GOLF COURSE and CLUBHOUSE
        

  • Tasks will include grounds upkeep, maintenance and small hands-on projects for an 18-hole golf course.
  • Experience with mowers, tractors, equipment and tools helpful.
  • Clubhouse staff needed for customer service, bar tending and kitchen.
  • Pay is $13.00 per hour with 40 hours per week. Approximate work dates are May 15 to August 15 depending on school and activity schedules.
  • Must be 17 years of age


Hamilton County Conservation • 515-832-9570 • blammers@hamiltoncounty.org

Briggs Woods Golf Course • 515-832-9570 • tbrown@hamiltoncounty.org

 

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Park Operations Internship

DESCRIPTION:  The Hamilton County Conservation Department is accepting applications for a Park Operations Internship position.  This position is for approximately May 15 –August 15 depending on applicant and education pursuits.  Under the general supervision of the Park Officer, duties will include grounds and buildings maintenance, campground care and public relations, park management construction projects, trails and forestry practices, prairie management, lake management studies and equipment maintenance.

LOCATION:  Briggs Woods Park, Little Wall Lake Park and Bells Mill Park all in Hamilton County.

QUALIFICATIONS:   Minimum of high school enrollment with desired course work towards conservation, parks, or recreation field.  Knowledge and skills with hand tools, power tools and power equipment such as front deck mowers, weed trimmers and tractors.  Ability to stand, walk, sit, kneel, stoop, balance, climb and able to lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to follow written and oral instructions and possess a valid driver’s license. 

SALARY:   $8.50 per hour. 40 hour non-scheduled work week with some possible weekend duties.  Other benefits may apply. 

TO APPLY: 

Hamilton County Conservation, 2490 Briggs Woods Trail, Webster City, Iowa 50595. 

Applications can be obtained at this address or requested via email to hccbwestrum@wmtel.net

For more information call Brian Lammers at 515-832-9570

DEADLINE:  Application deadline is March 1, 2014

Park Operations Internship

DESCRIPTION:  The Hamilton County Conservation Department is accepting applications for a Park Operations Internship position.  This position is for approximately May 15 –August 15 depending on applicant and education pursuits.  Under the general supervision of the Park Officer, duties will include grounds and buildings maintenance, campground care and public relations, park management construction projects, trails and forestry practices, prairie management, lake management studies and equipment maintenance.

LOCATION:  Briggs Woods Park, Little Wall Lake Park and Bells Mill Park all in Hamilton County.

QUALIFICATIONS:   Minimum of high school enrollment with desired course work towards conservation, parks, or recreation field.  Knowledge and skills with hand tools, power tools and power equipment such as front deck mowers, weed trimmers and tractors.  Ability to stand, walk, sit, kneel, stoop, balance, climb and able to lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to follow written and oral instructions and possess a valid driver’s license. 

SALARY:   $8.50 per hour. 40 hour non-scheduled work week with some possible weekend duties.  Other benefits may apply. 

TO APPLY: 

Hamilton County Conservation, 2490 Briggs Woods Trail, Webster City, Iowa 50595. 

Applications can be obtained at this address or requested via email to hccbwestrum@wmtel.net

For more information call Brian Lammers at 515-832-9570

DEADLINE:  Application deadline is March 1, 2014

Park Operations Internship

DESCRIPTION:  The Hamilton County Conservation Department is accepting applications for a Park Operations Internship position.  This position is for approximately May 15 –August 15 depending on applicant and education pursuits.  Under the general supervision of the Park Officer, duties will include grounds and buildings maintenance, campground care and public relations, park management construction projects, trails and forestry practices, prairie management, lake management studies and equipment maintenance.

LOCATION:  Briggs Woods Park, Little Wall Lake Park and Bells Mill Park all in Hamilton County.

QUALIFICATIONS:   Minimum of high school enrollment with desired course work towards conservation, parks, or recreation field.  Knowledge and skills with hand tools, power tools and power equipment such as front deck mowers, weed trimmers and tractors.  Ability to stand, walk, sit, kneel, stoop, balance, climb and able to lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to follow written and oral instructions and possess a valid driver’s license. 

SALARY:   $8.50 per hour. 40 hour non-scheduled work week with some possible weekend duties.  Other benefits may apply. 

TO APPLY: 

Hamilton County Conservation, 2490 Briggs Woods Trail, Webster City, Iowa 50595. 

Applications can be obtained at this address or requested via email to hccbwestrum@wmtel.net

For more information call Brian Lammers at 515-832-9570

DEADLINE:  Application deadline is March 1, 2014

Park Operations Internship

DESCRIPTION:  The Hamilton County Conservation Department is accepting applications for a Park Operations Internship position.  This position is for approximately May 15 –August 15 depending on applicant and education pursuits.  Under the general supervision of the Park Officer, duties will include grounds and buildings maintenance, campground care and public relations, park management construction projects, trails and forestry practices, prairie management, lake management studies and equipment maintenance.

LOCATION:  Briggs Woods Park, Little Wall Lake Park and Bells Mill Park all in Hamilton County.

QUALIFICATIONS:   Minimum of high school enrollment with desired course work towards conservation, parks, or recreation field.  Knowledge and skills with hand tools, power tools and power equipment such as front deck mowers, weed trimmers and tractors.  Ability to stand, walk, sit, kneel, stoop, balance, climb and able to lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to follow written and oral instructions and possess a valid driver’s license. 

SALARY:   $8.50 per hour. 40 hour non-scheduled work week with some possible weekend duties.  Other benefits may apply. 

TO APPLY: 

Hamilton County Conservation, 2490 Briggs Woods Trail, Webster City, Iowa 50595. 

Applications can be obtained at this address or requested via email to hccbwestrum@wmtel.net

For more information call Brian Lammers at 515-832-9570

DEADLINE:  Application deadline is March 1, 2014