Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 1 month ago
Natural Areas Management Intern, Crew Lead
Council Bluffs, IA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$16/hr - $18/hr
Start in 2026 SpringPottawattamie County Conservation is announcing the hiring of a Natural Areas Management, Crew Lead position! This role involves supervising interns and managing county parks while performing various conservation-related tasks including trail maintenance and invasive species control.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Assist with the management of county parks including ecological restoration, habitat management, general maintenance and public relations
Perform road and trail maintenance duties such as storm clean-up, tree cutting, erosion control, blading and filling holes
Supervision of NAM intern crew as assigned
Perform routine building maintenance and clean work area on a daily basis
Assist with facilities construction and improvements
Assist with the development and presentation of educational programs, projects, and events that promote conservation ethics, and natural resource appreciation
Perform other functions as directed or as the situation dictates
Qualification
Required
Must have a valid driver's license and maintain it throughout the course of employment
Must have a good driving record
The incumbent cannot have been convicted of a felony in the past 2 years
General knowledge of and/or ability to learn principles of conservation, wildlife, and fish management and natural resource preservation
General knowledge and/or ability to learn the safe operation and maintenance of motor vehicles and equipment such as UTV, tractor, skid loader
General knowledge and/or ability to learn the safe operation and maintenance of both manual and power tools and equipment used in maintenance and repair tasks
General knowledge of routine maintenance and repair to equipment, grounds, and facilities
General knowledge of various outdoor recreational activities, such as boating, hiking, camping, hunting, fishing and canoeing
Ability to understand and follow both oral and written instructions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, various civic organizations, and the general public
General knowledge of and/or ability to learn plant identification (grasses, forbs, trees, and invasive species)
General knowledge of and/or ability to learn proficiency with chainsaw operations, tree felling and safety
Ability to work in a variety of extreme environments (inclement weather, extreme temperatures, hazardous terrain, brambles, insects, full sun, etc.)
Ability to perform strenuous physical labor for extended periods
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred
Pursuing a degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, or any related field
CPR and basic first aid certification
Wildland firefighter (S-130/190) certified or ability to obtain
Company
Pottawattamie County, Iowa
Pottawattamie County is the most populous county in southwest Iowa, home to 90,000 citizens spread over 960 square miles.
Founded in 1847
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
David Bayer
Chief Information Officer
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