Seasonal Noxious Weed Intern

Boulder County Community Planning and Permitting Department is seeking to hire a Seasonal Noxious Weed Intern. The Boulder County Community Planning and Permitting Department has an opening for a Seasonal Noxious Weed Intern to perform a variety of duties assisting with Noxious Weed Enforcement in Boulder County.

Noxious weeds threaten valuable wildlife habitat and natural resources, cause economic hardships to agricultural producers, and are a nuisance for recreational activities. The Seasonal Noxious Weed Intern will inform property owners if there are noxious weeds on their property, provide information on how to control noxious weeds using integrated methods to manage noxious weeds, and verify that the property owners follow through with their noxious weed management plan.

This is an hourly, non-benefited position with an anticipated end date of October 31st that will work 12-30 hours per week, in a variable schedule based on business needs. This position will work out of 2045 13th St., Boulder, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is non-exempt (eligible for overtime). 

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range: $25.00 Hourly 

Tentative Hiring Timeline:

• Phone Screening: Week of April 27th
• First Round Interviews: Week of May 4th
• Reference Check: Week of May 4th

1. Identifying affected parcels through site visits and complaints
2. Requesting compliance plans from property owners by letter
3. Following up with property owners to ensure compliance with plans as time allows
4. Data collection, entry, and management of multiple noxious weed cases
5. Data entry and management of monitoring data into the Accela database
6. Performs related work, as required
7. May be reassigned during emergency situations

PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of: 

• 2 (two) years of college course work in botany, natural resources management, plant ecology, range ecology

OR

• Related field years

AND

• 1 (one) season of field work in plant identification, vegetation monitoring, or related volunteer management experience
   

DRIVER'S LICENSE:

• Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• For more information regarding a clean driving record, please click here.

BACKGROUND CHECK:

• A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor degree in botany, natural resources management, plant ecology, range ecology, or related field
• Ability to identify plants to species using a dichotomous key
• Experience in interpreting aerial photos and topographic maps
• Familiarity with Colorado ecosystems and flora

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Basic computer and technical skills in Microsoft Office, data entry, ArcGIS, and Accela
• Strong organizational skills, including ability to log, track and monitor cases
• Commitment to public service
• Positive attitude and problem solving mindset

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to perform field work which may include walking on uneven and /or steep terrain

Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.