Natural Resources Technician

Resumes can only be submitted by going to the City of Waterloo website www.cityofwaterlooiowa.com, Career Opportunities, clicking on Natural Resources Technician, reading through the description and following the directions to submit your resume. We will not accept mailed, faxed, hand-delivered or directly emailed resumes. Deadline is Noon on Friday, April 30, 2021.

These functions are considered essential for successful performance in this job classification.

1.  Coordinates site preparation, establishment, and ongoing maintenance for pollinator zones in various City-owned properties and parks.

2.  Assists in management of Katoski Greenbelt natural areas. 

3.  Coordinates projects with Hawkeye Natural Resources Program students and volunteer groups in conservation-related activities on City-owned properties.

4.  Responds to public tree inquiries and complaints.

5.  Maintains accurate inventory of public trees on provided software.

6.  Inspects contracted work in various natural resource related projects.

7.  Assists office manager with administrative duties.

8.  Works independently and with others with limited supervision.

9.  Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City, Leisure Services, and OSHA policies, procedures, and safety rules.

10. Performs all other duties as assigned.

1.  Thorough knowledge of native prairie grasses and forbs.

2.  Ability to identify trees, grasses and forbs.

 

3.  Ability to identify insects and diseases common in prairie grasses, forbs and trees.

 

4.  Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of urban forestry.

 

5.  Must have exceptional computer skills - will be utilizing tree inventory software and creating Word and Excel documents.

 

6.  Ability to read and understand bid and contract documents.

 

7.  Ability to keep accurate and thorough records.

 

8.  Ability to prioritize work, produce a quality work product within strict time lines and handle multiple tasks.

 

9.  Ability to respond to questions, communicate effectively and maintain working relationships with other City employees, supervisors, Commission members, elected officials, the media and the public tactfully and in a clear, concise and easily understandable manner.

 

10. Ability to work with people from a broad variety of social, economic, racial, ethnic and educational backgrounds.

1.  High school graduate/equivalent with a minimum of 5 years of verifiable experience in a natural resources field

     Formal post high school education in natural resources, horticulture, forestry or other park-related area

Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

 

2.        Working knowledge of Word and Excel.

Generally 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday with a half hour unpaid lunch. Occasional evening or weekend work. Limited overtime.