NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Watershed Aide (Vegetation Management)
Fairfax, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$25.46/hr - $29.38/hrMarin Municipal Water District (MMWD) is a public utility providing drinking water to 190,000 people located in a 147 square-mile area of Marin County. The role of Watershed Aide focuses on vegetation management, involving fieldwork to identify and manage invasive plant species while ensuring accurate record-keeping.
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Responsibilities
The assignment is about 75% fieldwork
Primary duty is navigating safely to known invasive species locations, correctly identifying the relevant plant, using a handheld electronic device to update the mapping and assessment, and manually removing the invasive
Follow up office work includes ensuring all digital records are accurate and complete
Watershed Aides may direct interns or volunteers and may provide oversight to contractors
Watershed Aides may also assist with other projects such as: on-going restoration projects, vegetation surveys, research data collection and entry, and rare plant mapping
Qualification
Required
Completion of the twelfth grade or its equivalent
Possession of an appropriate California driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles, and satisfactory driving record
Basic methods and procedures used in natural resources maintenance and restoration
Basic use of hand and power tools related to the work
Basic safety procedures related to the work
Principles, practices and methods of natural resource management
Common native and introduced plants of the region
Customer service policies and techniques for interacting with the public
Computer applications related to the work (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, ArcGIS Pro, Collector, Survey 123, YSI Kor)
Perform routine landscape, parks and open space operations and maintenance work
Make field observations and accurately record and maintain scientific data
Work outdoors, often in and around water and in adverse weather conditions
Learn watershed landmarks, facilities and trail system and MMWD Land Use Regulations
Utilize safety procedures and equipment, recognizing and reporting potential safety hazards
Perform strenuous physical tasks, including lifting, carrying equipment, manual removal of invasive plants and hiking up to five miles per day
Use and maintain hand tools, power tools, and specialized monitoring equipment and instruments
Act appropriately in emergency situations
Follow safety procedures and utilize appropriate work equipment at all times
Follow directions and work collaboratively in groups
Work varying shifts including weekends and holidays
Learn and apply pertinent subject matter, procedures, and policies
Recognize scope of authority, seek assistance from others, and make referrals to supervisors as needed
Organize work schedule to set priorities and meet deadlines
Effectively communicate verbally and in writing, with the public, in person, and over the telephone
Safely operate District vehicles, including on unimproved road surfaces
Drives light trucks to and from various locations throughout the watershed to conduct District business
Maintains radio communications with field staff
Preferred
Some direct experience or college-level education in biology, natural resource management, environmental studies, park operations and maintenance or similar field of study
Coursework or a degree in ecology or related fields is desirable
Candidates with an interest in pursuing a career in natural resources management are encouraged to apply
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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