NATURAL RESOURCES TECHNICIAN

City-of-Houston,-T; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 56.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The City of Houston, through HPARD Greenspace Operations, is seeking a Natural Resources Equipment Technician to support habitat restoration and plantings across city parks. The role focuses on installation of tree and prairie plantings and maintenance of restoration sites.

Daily work involves operating mowing units, edger, chainsaw, and other equipment while ensuring safety and proper maintenance; some tasks may require field work and occasional shifts; requires Texas driver's license and may

Formación

• Requires an Associate’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, Natural Science, or a related field.
• No experience required; substitution may be used with field-work experience.
• Valid Texas driver's license required.

Responsabilidades

• Install tree and prairie plantings.
• Assist in mechanical and chemical invasive species removal.
• Provide regular intensive maintenance of habitat restoration sites, such as watering trees, staking trees, and removing vines.
• Operate and maintain equipment such as riding mowing units, lawnmowers, edger, and chainsaw to maintain habitat restoration areas.
• Ensure work equipment and vehicle is safely operated, properly maintained, and serviced.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Educación

Associate’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, Natural Science, or a related field

Descripción del empleo

Applications Accepted from: All Persons Interested

Division: Greenspace Operations

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.*

Location: Various

*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Houston Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to building a sustainable community and enhance the quality of urban life by providing safe well-maintained parks and offering affordable programming for our community. To achieve this mission, HPARD is seeking a Natural Resources Equipment Technician to join its Greenspace Operationsteam.

The potential candidate will play a key role in the following duties:

• Install tree and prairie plantings.
• Assist in mechanical and chemical invasive species removal.
• Provide regular intensive maintenance of habitat restoration sites, such as watering trees, staking trees, and removing vines.
• Operating and maintaining various pieces of equipment such as riding mowing units, lawnmowers, edger, and chainsaw to maintain habitat restoration areas.
• Ensures work equipment and vehicle is safely operated, properly maintained, and serviced.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

There are routine exposures to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture and air pollution. This is an outside job requiring work in natural areas with a range of habitats. The position may involve periodic exposure to chemical substances and physical trauma of a minor nature such as cuts, bruises, and minor burns.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires an Associate’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, Natural Science, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

No experience required.

SUBSTITUTION:

Experience in field work such as invasive species removal, planting, watering, or related work may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-to-year basis.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Must have a valid Texas driver's license and comply with the City of Houston's policy on driving.

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

The selection process will involve application review and/or interview.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION

Yes

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

PAY GRADE

Pay Grade 8

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.