What are the responsibilities and job description for the Natural Areas Crew Member (Resource Management) position at City of Fort Collins?
POSITION TITLE: Natural Areas Crew Member (Resource Management) (Hourly)
REQUISITION #: req8474
DEPARTMENT: Natural Areas
LOCATION: NIX SITE MAINTENANCE BLDG
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Variable Hourly Hourly Employee Benefit Highlights.pdf
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-Time Hourly
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
HOURLY RATE: $16.00 - 21.00 per hour (based on relevant experience)
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday through Thursday. Work season June 2026 through October 2026 - depending on availability - Employment Term not to exceed five months
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 6/3/2026. The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile.
Post-Offer Requirements
While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado.
REQUISITION #: req8474
DEPARTMENT: Natural Areas
LOCATION: NIX SITE MAINTENANCE BLDG
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Variable Hourly Hourly Employee Benefit Highlights.pdf
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-Time Hourly
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
HOURLY RATE: $16.00 - 21.00 per hour (based on relevant experience)
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday through Thursday. Work season June 2026 through October 2026 - depending on availability - Employment Term not to exceed five months
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 6/3/2026. The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile.
Post-Offer Requirements
- Background check (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position)
- Motor vehicle report
While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado.
At the City, we are focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognize that excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. When reviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to view your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that best prepare you for the role.
SUMMARY
This seasonal position supports the protection and enhancement of natural ecosystems through a variety of semi-skilled tasks. Primary responsibilities include weed control using herbicides, mowing, or hand-pulling; wildlife management; care and maintenance of native plants; installation and repair of irrigation systems; range or agricultural activities; and participation in other restoration and stewardship activities within natural areas.
This is an hourly-with-benefits position that provides access to the City’s HMO medical at the employee’s cost, but does not include other insurance or retirement benefits. The employee accrues personal time if they work at least 30 hrs/week for 6 months or more. The employee is paid for standard City holidays on a pro rata basis. If the employee is required to work on a holiday, the employee is given another day off as a substitute; day to be determined by the employee’s supervisor. Employee may be required to work a Saturday shift on a routine basis.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Supervision will be provided by the Resource Management Crew Chief with task-based guidance from Resource Management Technicians.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.
This seasonal position supports the protection and enhancement of natural ecosystems through a variety of semi-skilled tasks. Primary responsibilities include weed control using herbicides, mowing, or hand-pulling; wildlife management; care and maintenance of native plants; installation and repair of irrigation systems; range or agricultural activities; and participation in other restoration and stewardship activities within natural areas.
This is an hourly-with-benefits position that provides access to the City’s HMO medical at the employee’s cost, but does not include other insurance or retirement benefits. The employee accrues personal time if they work at least 30 hrs/week for 6 months or more. The employee is paid for standard City holidays on a pro rata basis. If the employee is required to work on a holiday, the employee is given another day off as a substitute; day to be determined by the employee’s supervisor. Employee may be required to work a Saturday shift on a routine basis.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Supervision will be provided by the Resource Management Crew Chief with task-based guidance from Resource Management Technicians.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.
- Safely and responsibly apply herbicides to control noxious and undesirable plant species.
- Control noxious and other exotic weedy plants through mowing, cutting, releasing biological controls, and other techniques.
- Plant, water, and provide aftercare of native plants.
- Removal of invasive trees using a chainsaw and chipper.
- Educate the public through field contacts and other communications.
- Operate, maintain, and perform minor repairs on equipment and vehicles such as mowers, trucks, sprayers, etc.
- Assist with volunteer projects as needed.
- Remove trash and litter from natural area sites.
- May help with wildlife habitat improvement projects.
- May help with plant identification and monitoring.
- May assist with range or agricultural activities.
- Other duties as assigned.
City Competencies
- Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
- Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
- A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
- A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.
QUALIFICATIONS
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the necessary functions of this position.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Education and Experience
High School or general education degree (GED); college-level course work in natural resources or related field preferred.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or fellow employees.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Current Colorado Driver's License and be at least 18 years old.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to sit, reach with hands and arms, carry, talk, hear, and traverse uneven surfaces and terrain. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, twist, push, and pull. The employee must have manual dexterity to operate tools and motor and manual vehicles. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions, sometimes severe in nature. The employee will be expected to work on natural areas sites inhabited by rattlesnakes and sites containing prairie dogs that may be infected with plague. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The employee will, on occasion, be required to work in high, exposed locations.
The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.
Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use:
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.
The City is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. The City does not tolerate behavior that results in the terms and conditions of employment being adversely impacted based on an employee’s protected status, or any behavior that violates this policy.
Consistent with the City’s respect for the rights and dignity of each employee, the City is committed to providing a work environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. The City prohibits discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics, including race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, military, veteran status or uniformed service member status, genetic information, marital status or any other status protected under federal, state or local law.
The City is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment. In addition to the City’s commitment to equal opportunity employment, the City strictly prohibits discrimination or retaliation against an employee who raises any reasonable concern about workplace violations of government health or safety rules or a significant threat to the health or safety of City employees or the public, if the City controls the workplace conditions giving rise to the threat or violation.
Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the necessary functions of this position.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- General knowledge or interest in nature.
- Ability and/or willingness to learn to use basic hand and power tools.
- Ability and/or willingness to operate a variety of automotive and power equipment used for natural area restoration and maintenance.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
- Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, outside professionals, and the general public. .
- Ability to use computers, and other standard office equipment.
Education and Experience
High School or general education degree (GED); college-level course work in natural resources or related field preferred.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or fellow employees.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Current Colorado Driver's License and be at least 18 years old.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to sit, reach with hands and arms, carry, talk, hear, and traverse uneven surfaces and terrain. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, twist, push, and pull. The employee must have manual dexterity to operate tools and motor and manual vehicles. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions, sometimes severe in nature. The employee will be expected to work on natural areas sites inhabited by rattlesnakes and sites containing prairie dogs that may be infected with plague. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The employee will, on occasion, be required to work in high, exposed locations.
The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.
Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use:
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.
The City is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. The City does not tolerate behavior that results in the terms and conditions of employment being adversely impacted based on an employee’s protected status, or any behavior that violates this policy.
Consistent with the City’s respect for the rights and dignity of each employee, the City is committed to providing a work environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. The City prohibits discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics, including race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, military, veteran status or uniformed service member status, genetic information, marital status or any other status protected under federal, state or local law.
The City is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment. In addition to the City’s commitment to equal opportunity employment, the City strictly prohibits discrimination or retaliation against an employee who raises any reasonable concern about workplace violations of government health or safety rules or a significant threat to the health or safety of City employees or the public, if the City controls the workplace conditions giving rise to the threat or violation.
Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.
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