Seasonal Conservation Worker
Posted
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01/12/2021
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County
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Jackson
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Location
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Bellevue ,Iowa
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Salary
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$12/hr
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Description
CONSERVATION WORKER
DEFINITION:
A seasonal part-time position
working up to 40 hours per week for a maximum of
20 weeks. Under the general supervision of the County
Executive Director, Park Ranger and Operation Technician this position is
involved in the day to day maintenance and operations of all areas under
management of the Jackson County Conservation Department.
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.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND
ABILITIES.
- Knowledge
of Jackson County Conservation Board's policies, procedures, rules, and
regulations.
- Basic
knowledge of materials, methods, and techniques used in the park management
field.
- Knowledge
of equipment and vehicle use, maintenance, and minor repairs.
- Ability
to self start and find work projects when not directed to do so.
- Ability
to express your ideas both verbally, and in writing.
- Ability
to understand and follow directions properly.
- Ability
to perform rigorous physical work.
Employee must be able to lift and carry heavy objects weighing
more than 80 pounds.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid
State drivers license.
Include cover letter and resume
with application.
Download application from
website:
mycountyparks.com/county/jackson/employment.aspx
Email application to: pamjtrue@jacksonccb.com
Or
Forward
application to: Jackson County
Conservation 18670
63rd Street
Maquoketa,
IA 52060
Deadline for applications: Open
until filled
Qualifications
Ability to communicate effectively in person and in writing, a strong work ethic, ability to operate landscape maintenance tools, a valid drivers license.
To Apply
Submit a resume and application to pamjtrue@jacksonccb.com or mail to 18670 63rd St. Maquoketa IA 52060
Position is open until filled. 3 positions available.