5 Forestry jobs

About Our Job Denver Parks and Recreation is seeking (Unpaid-Interns/Trainees) to assist in patrolling Denver's parks, natural areas, and trails. The City and County of Denver boast one of the most expansive and diverse park systems in the Rocky Mountain West offering over 14,000 acres of Mountain Parks, more than 250 urban parks and parkways, and over 80 miles of trails. Many Denver Mountain Parks, such as Red Rocks, Genesee, Daniels, Summit Lake, Echo Lake, and Dedisse, have been established and protected for 100 years! Schedule: Park Ranger (Unpaid-Interns/Trainees) will be hired for positions that last from 3 to 9 months and from 12-40 hours per week, depending on department and Intern/Trainee needs. The start date for the position is flexible with the ideal start date being sometime April through June. Assignments may vary depending on weather and events and will focus on high use times including evenings, holidays, and weekends. Working weekends and holidays are mandatory. Denver Park Rangers provide visitor services, protect park resources, and enhance use through enforcement, education, maintenance, work on natural resource projects, and assistance with medical and other incidents. As an Intern/Trainee, you will have the opportunity to learn about Denver Parks and Recreation, to shadow and be mentored by other rangers, and to prepare for a challenging and exciting career as a ranger. As an intern, you will primarily be responsible for: Interns/Trainees will partner with other rangers to do the following: Assists patrolling parkland ranging from highly developed and accessible to remote wilderness Helps in interactions with the public to increase awareness of parks rules and regulations Interpret information about the park system and natural resources Assist in monitoring parks for violations Help enforce regulations through education, warnings, and citations Aid in ensuring permit compliance Protect natural resources through resource management practices Collaborate in managing conflicts between visitors Works with diverse populations visiting Denver parks Help in responding to, coordinating, and assisting with medical emergencies and other incidents Inspect areas for maintenance needs, vandalism, and other hazards Lead volunteers, youth corps, or staff on natural resource field work projects (trail work) Interns/Trainees may also be responsible for the following: Correctly use hand tools such as sledgehammers, pick mattocks, round point shovels, rock bars, loppers, mini-sled, etc Exercise safe practices when using powered equipment such as chainsaws and weed eaters Work with teams to accomplish large and small tasks Use GPS units to track and document fieldwork Provide maintenance services such as; trash pick-up, clean bathrooms, etc. Help represent Denver Parks and Recreation at various public events Assist in communicating and coordinating with other local law enforcement, fire, EMS, and wildlife agencies Use various computer programs to create logs and reports Work on other assigned projects Park Rangers wear many different hats from environmental educator to officer to a medic. Because of this, they need to be comfortable and professional working in and switching instantly back and forth from low-key situations to highly stressful and challenging situations Physical Demands - Candidates must be able to: Hike and/or bike 10+ miles per day on a regular basis Assist in performing manual labor Work safely and exercise clear judgment in diverse weather conditions Stand continuously for long periods of time This is an unpaid position We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications: Must be a student or graduate, or taken relevant courses of an accredited college or university with studies focusing on Parks and Recreation, Natural Resources Management, Wildlife Management or a directly related field About You Our ideal intern will have/be: Integrity/Honesty - Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others; is trustworthy Teamwork - Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals Self-Management - Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior Stress Tolerance - Deals calmly and effectively with high-stress situations (for example, tight deadlines, hostile individuals, emergency situations, dangerous situations) Reasoning - Identifies rules, principles or relationships that explain facts, data or other information; analyses information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions Possession of a valid driver's license Ability to pass physical exam Attention to detail Great customer service skills High level of communication skills & English language proficiency About Everything Else Job Profile WW1122 Unpaid Intern To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here . Position Type Unpaid Intern Pay Range Pay Range $0.00 - $0.00 Agency Parks and Recreation Assessment Requirement The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.

About Our Job Application Process: We encourage you to apply as soon as possible because this posting may close without notice. The Urban Forestry Workers will assist teams involved in tree planting and establishment, and tree care, pruning and removals for the City and County of Denver. These are on call part time positions which will work no more than 39 hours per week and are not eligible for benefits. On call positions may have routine or variable work schedules. These positions will work an average of 39 hours per week through approximately end of November of 2018. Job Responsibilities: Perform work related to planting and establishing trees within the Denver area Perform light to heavy physical labor on a variety of tree related maintenance tasks, and projects that involve physical exertion and the use of manual tools and power operated tools. Assist Arborist Technicians by maintaining a safe work zone, communicating with other employees, and performing arboriculture duties. Perform minor repairs to gardening and grounds equipment, vehicles, and machinery including repair or replacement of broken parts. Operate equipment such as stump grinders, wood chippers, water trucks, skid steer loaders, pick-up trucks, and arrow boards. Perform pre-trip inspection on equipment for such things as fluid levels, leaks, condition of hoses and belts, tire pressure, brake lights, and related areas and secures, cleans and cares for all tools and equipment needed for job assignments. Place and remove barricades, cones, and other traffic control and safety devices in and around work areas. Observe all common safety practices associated with operating small engines, hand and power tools and other work related equipment. Utilize hand operated equipment such as chainsaws, blowers, pesticide spray equipment, staking tools, tree rigging and climbing gear, air spades, shovels, rakes and brooms. Perform other related duties as assigned. About You We are looking for reliable individuals who enjoy working outside and have an interest in trees and arboriculture. Our ideal candidate will possess: Knowledge of trees in the Front Range area with the ability to identify common species Experience with tree planting and establishment Experience with proper tree care, pruning and/or removals Experience operating various tree care equipment and hand tools safely We realize that your time is valuable, so please do not apply unless you meet the following minimum qualifications: Education requirement: None Experience Requirement: None Education/Experience Equivalency: A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the minimum education and experience requirements. License/Certifications: By position, may require a Colorado Class "R" Driver's License by the completion of probation. About Everything Else Job Profile CJ2083 Utility Worker To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here . Position Type Oncall Pay Range Pay Range $15.38 - $22.45 Agency Parks and Recreation Assessment Requirement The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.

IMPORTANT POSITION INFORMATION There is a possibility that this position may be renewed on an annual basis depending on the organization needs, funding and employee performance, in accordance with the City temporary worker's policy. GOLF COURSE RANGER Starting Hourly Rate: $9.62 Nature of Work: Oversees golf course play. Enforces golf course rules and regulations through constant surveillance and monitoring of golf play throughout the course. May exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Required Qualifications: Minimum of 18 years of age. Thorough knowledge of golf rules and etiquette. The incumbent must have the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle as he/she may be required to drive a vehicle for local travel. CPR/AED and First Aid certification required by start of employment. Please note your certification must be from an organization that has been approved by the Bureau of Community and Health Systems, Child Care Licensing Division. Please see following link for list of approved organizations. http://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-63294_5529_49572_49583-82382--,00.html Must have a valid Driver's License. Desirable Qualifications: Past experience in dealing with the general public in a public relations role. Work Schedule: Because of the nature of golf course operations, holiday, weekend and evening hours are a necessary aspect of work scheduling. EEO : We are proud of our diverse workforce and our commitment to equal opportunity. We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived age, arrest record, color, disability, educational association, familial status, family responsibilities, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, HIV status, marital status, national origin, political beliefs, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, source of income, veteran status, victim of domestic violence or stalking, or weight in any aspect of our hiring or employment process.

Wildlife Area Technicians may be assigned to work at a wildlife management area, on a water development crew or as a regional utility person. Typical duties involve the maintenance of wildlife habitat by operating light and heavy equipment, controlling water levels in wetland areas, managing vegetation and related activities intended to develop and enhance an environment which will support the State's wildlife species. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. This position is assigned to the Steptoe Valley Wildlife Management Area and will be performing duties involving the maintenance of wildlife habitat by operating and maintaining light and heavy equipment, surveying wildlife populations and hunters, controlling water levels in wetland areas, managing vegetation and maintaining public use facilities. This position is being recruited at both the Wildlife Area Technician 1 and 2 levels and may be filled at either level. Applicants are encouraged to apply for the level that best matches their education and experience. Closing Date/Time:

Wildlife Area Technicians may be assigned to work at a wildlife management area, on a water development crew or as a regional utility person. Typical duties involve the maintenance of wildlife habitat by operating light and heavy equipment, controlling water levels in wetland areas, managing vegetation and related activities intended to develop and enhance an environment which will support the State's wildlife species. Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation. This position is assigned to the Steptoe Valley Wildlife Management Area and will be performing duties involving the maintenance of wildlife habitat by operating and maintaining light and heavy equipment, surveying wildlife populations and hunters, controlling water levels in wetland areas, managing vegetation and maintaining public use facilities. This position is being recruited at both the Wildlife Area Technician 1 and 2 levels and may be filled at either level. Applicants are encouraged to apply for the level that best matches their education and experience. Closing Date/Time: