Salary: $817.86 - $852.78 BiweeklyLocation : Green Bay, WIJob Type: SeasonalJob Number: 202400098Department: PRF SeasonalDivision: PRF Admin - SeasonalOpening Date: 11/21/2024General Description Join the City of Green Bay to enhance the Green Bay Parks and Greenways through an AmeriCorps program. Conservation Corps members are responsible for restoration efforts including the following: 15% Trail maintenance 25% Native plantings and maintenance 25% Habitat restoration 10% Volunteer and education outreach 15% Training and job development 10% Mapping and survey efforts Schedule:6-month and 8-month limited-term positions available Monday - Friday, 8 AM. - 4:30PM. Average 40 hours per week. Optional weekend work available. START DATES: January 20th / March 10th, 2025END DATES: July 11th / August 29th, 2025 Opportunities to sign on for another term starting September 2025. Benefits:
- Living allowance ($11,450 - $15,350)
- Segal Education Award after completing your term ($3,697.50 - $5,176.50)
- Childcare assistance
- Training and certifications (up to 20% of time)
- Schedule flexibility (40 - 50 hours of time off)
Examples of Duties
- Maintain, improve, and create trail systems through grading, vegetation removal, and mowing. Remove flooding debris near river trails when necessary.
- Assist in construction projects such as building/replacing boardwalks and/or building fences.
- Perform planting maintenance and installation work including pesticide application, grading, seeding, mowing, sodding, watering, weeding, mulching, and trimming. Collects leaves and grass clippings. Plants trees, shrubs, flowers, and bulbs.
- Treat invasive species by cutting, hand pulling, and/or herbicide applications.
- Map various habitats, invasive species, and trail systems. Conduct vegetation and wildlife surveys.
- Plan, organize, and implement community events to include volunteer days, days of service, and educational programming.
- Assist in animal rehabilitation center by preparing and feeding animals.
- Keep accurate daily records as instructed.
- Follow all policies, procedures, and the philosophy that is set forth by the City of Green Bay Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department.
Minimum Qualifications Required
- Valid Wisconsin driver's license and good driving record, Preferred.
- Must be 17+ years old
- Willingness to work on crews comprised of people from different backgrounds in various environmental conditions.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of park and trail maintenance practices and procedures, including equipment maintenance. Knowledge of safety practices related to general labor and equipment operation.
- Skills and knowledge of cleaning and maintenance. Skill and ability to operate and maintain Department equipment and tools. Skill and ability to keep routine records.
- Considerable ability in following oral directions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to work the required hours of the position.
- Some knowledge and principles and practices of animal husbandry and skills in handling animals.
- Ability to work up to 10 hours per day for 5-6 consecutive days in outdoor locations.
Physical Requirements:Ability to perform the following activities:
Lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds.Frequent walking, standing, bending, and lifting.Ability to focus for long period of time on projects.Ability to work in varied environmental conditions.There are no benefits associated with this position.01 Are you 17 or over?
02 Have you been convicted of a felony?
03 For purposes of conducting a background check, please list your birth date (month/day/year) and social security number. 04 For purposes of conducting a background check, please list your LEGAL name (first, middle, last) and any former names (maiden, etc.). 05 For purposes of conducting a background check, please list your driver's license number. If you do not have a driver's license, please list N/A. 06 For purposes of conducting a background check, please list any previous addresses you have had in the last 5 years including addresses that have been out of state during the last 5 years. 07 Do you have a valid Wisconsin driver's license?
08 Have you worked for any divisions within Parks, Recreation, & Forestry? If so, where? What were your duties? 09 Are you currently or will be enrolled in college or technical college program related to Natural Resources?
10 Did you graduate from high school or pass a high school equivalency or GED Test
11 I certify that all information I have provided is correct. I understand that falsification of information or omissions from this application may result in disqualification or removal from any position. I understand that the information provided will be used to conduct a criminal background check.
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