Conservation/ Naturalist Aide

Temporary Summer Conservation Aide 

The Conservation and Naturalist Aid positions are full-time, seasonal internships with the Dubuque County Conservation Board. The person in this position, under the general supervision of the Executive Director, will perform a wide variety of technical and field duties including but not limited to natural resource management, park and facility maintenance and program administration This is a seasonal position, with varied hours up to a maximum of 40 hours per week.  

Examples of Duties:

Performs routine maintenance of facilities and grounds, and equipment; including mowing, refuse and debris removal and painting.Assists in the construction, installation, removal and repair of facilities.Operates various hand and power tools, vehicles, tractors and mowing equipment.Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment and vehicles.Reports problems with facilities, grounds or equipment to Director, Deputy Director or Park Rangers.Will be trained to perform public relation tasks and to provide information to area users.Performs other duties as assigned.

Supplemental Information

Competencies:

Ability to work efficiently, complete required natural resource work in the work units; ability to work effectively with others; ability to speak before public and private groups. Ability to operate tractors, mowers, chainsaws, trimmers and power tools. 

Physical Demands and Work Environments:

Physical Demands: Ability to lift and carry heavy objects sometimes up to 100 pounds and conduct movements such as but not limited to balancing, twisting, climbing, kneeling, walking, pulling, pushing, lifting, etc. Work Environment: Work is conducted primarily outdoors so the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at that time. Sometimes the employee may be exposed to moving machinery, dust, fumes, gases, and moderate to loud noises.