Position Title:
Natural Resources Technician II - Trails Specialist (May be Underfilled)
Job Description:
Responsible for the overall maintenance of natural areas, trails, and other public properties within Salt Lake City’s Foothills Trail System and other City properties, particularly soft-surface trails in various nature parks and in the City’s bike parks. Natural Resources Technician Trails Specialists supervise crews performing maintenance of trail treads, slopes, and corridors; restoration and rehabilitation of deteriorating trails; restoration and trail decommissioning; and managing professional contractors for trail design and building. They also assist in the maintenance of native vegetation and landscape areas, control of noxious and invasive weeds, ecological restoration and enhancement projects, and various other tasks as assigned.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
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Directs and supervises the day-to-day operations of seasonal and/or part-time employees. Supports the professional growth of crew members through training, instruction, and guidance. Creates daily and weekly work plans to accomplish specific and broad Division objectives and ensure that crews achieve desired objectives.
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Acts as a role model for skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled staff in the use of safety procedures, maintenance best-practices, and internal and external communications. Assists crews in responding to strategically important and urgent requests from Natural Lands Supervisor, Division Director, and other team members as needed.
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Operates various types of vehicles and equipment necessary to successfully complete assigned tasks. Responsible for the maintenance, minor repairs, and adjustment of tools and equipment to ensure proper operation and safe, efficient use.
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Tracks and inputs daily tasks of team into work order system.
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Oversees the proper mixing and application of herbicides used in the control of targeted noxious and invasive species in a variety of natural environments.
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Assists in multiple monitoring and assessments programs. May provide occasional oversight of contractors on projects including restoration and weed control, landscaping and irrigation, and similar jobs.
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Conducts regular interface with members of the public, helping to answer questions from park and natural area visitors. Occasionally supports public stewardship activities and educational programs.
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Seasonally, performs snow removal and occasional work in a carpentry/welding shop environment to construct, repair, and maintain assets including fencing, signage kiosks, and similar assets.
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Together with the Natural Lands Supervisor, assists in the resolution of personnel conflicts and human resources actions, as necessary.
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Assists the Natural Lands Supervisor and Recreational Trails Manager in evaluating and maintaining the Foothills Natural Area and Trail System, including trail tread and slope maintenance and repairs, trail corridor and canopy clearing, trail design and enhancement planning, trail and natural area restoration, signage installation, vegetation maintenance, weed control, herbicide application, litter removal and control, amenity maintenance, fencing, irrigation maintenance, watering, native seed collection, seeding and planting, and similar tasks.
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Perform related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Level I
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High school diploma or equivalent.
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Must be at least 18 years of age.
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Must possess a valid driver’s license. City vehicles require a valid driver’s license or driving privilege card.
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Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, in-person and in writing, especially in dealing with challenging conversations with members of the public or with staff.
Level II
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High school diploma or equivalent.
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Must be at least 18 years of age.
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Must possess a valid driver’s license. City vehicles require a valid driver’s license or driving privilege card.
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Utah Pesticide Applicator License with an Ornamental and Turf endorsement, or ability to obtain one within six months.
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Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, in-person and in writing, especially in dealing with challenging conversations with members of the public or with staff.
Will require one of the following, based on Division needs:
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Possession of a valid Utah Commercial Driver’s License (Class B) with airbrakes endorsement or ability to obtain one within six months.
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Mechanized Trail Equipment Training and Certification (ITS)
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USFS Chainsaw Certification Levels A, B, or C
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Utah Master Naturalist (Mountain, Desert, and Wetland)
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Trail Design Specialists Trail Master Certification
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PTBA Intro to Mechanized Trail building
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Hard Hat Safety Excavator Trainer Certification
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PTBA Trails Skills Certification (in development)
NOTE: Due to the evolving changes that may and can occur within the industry and City requirements, these certifications will be reviewed on an on-going basis. If changes are made to a specific level, employees will be granted 1 year to obtain additional certifications.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Level I
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One year of professional experience in maintaining natural or landscaped areas, or trail maintenance projects.
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Utah Pesticide Applicator License with an Ornamental and Turf endorsement, or ability to obtain one within six months.
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An ability to effectively train, manage and motivate a team. Demonstrated safety leadership.
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Demonstrated proficiency in the care of native landscapes and restoration sites, and noxious weed identification and control methods. Demonstrated familiarity with plant identification techniques and trail construction & maintenance best practices.
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Post-secondary education, training and/or certifications in ecology, biology, natural resources management, environmental science, geology, or another science-related field of study.
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Demonstrated personal characteristics, including a positive attitude and passion for the work, punctuality, accountability, self-motivation, humility, and a desire to learn.
Level II
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Two years of professional experience in maintaining natural or landscaped areas, or trail maintenance projects.
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Two years of experience operating light to heavy duty equipment.
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One year of professional experience acting in a leadership or supervisory capacity (crew lead, etc.)
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An ability to effectively train, manage and motivate a team. Demonstrated safety leadership.
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Demonstrated proficiency in the care of native landscapes and restoration sites, and noxious weed identification and control methods. Demonstrated familiarity with plant identification techniques and trail construction & maintenance best practices.
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Post-secondary education, trainings and/or certifications in ecology, biology, natural resources management, environmental science, geology or another science-related field of study.
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Demonstrated personal characteristics, including a positive attitude and passion for the work, punctuality, accountability, self-motivation, humility, and a desire to learn.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
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Work is primarily outdoors under a variety of weather and environmental conditions and may involve some strenuous hiking to reach the job site. Work locations include Salt Lake City’s foothills and the Bonneville Shoreline Trail, the Jordan River Parkway, properties along City Creek, Red Butte Creek, Emigration Creek, Parleys Creek, and various city parks and greenways.
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Moderately heavy physical activity is required to push, pull, lift, and carry medium to heavy weights up to 50 pounds, and on occasion up to 80 pounds.
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Difficult working positions; may have to stand, walk, or sit in uncomfortable positions for extended periods and squat or crawl.
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Exposure to outside weather conditions year-round.
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Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behaviors.
CAREER LADDER:
Level I
After fully satisfying the job requirements, may be advanced to Natural Resources Technician II based upon the supervisor/manager recommendation. Promotions are conditional on availability of funding and require divisional recommendation, Department Head approval and the concurrence of the Department of Human Resource Management.
Level II
After fully satisfying the job requirements, may be advanced to Natural Resources Technician III based upon the supervisor/manager recommendation. Promotions are conditional on availability of funding and require divisional recommendation, Department Head approval and the concurrence of the Department of Human Resource Management.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
POSITION TYPE
Full-Time
POSITION SALARY RANGE
Level I: $17.57/hr - $23.11/hr
Level II: $19.22/hr - $25.27/hr
DEPARTMENT
Public Lands
Full Time/Part Time:
Full time
Scheduled Hours:
40
