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Wetlands
Specialist
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Description: Responsible for maintaining numerous wetland mitigation sites, storm
water detention ponds, and natural areas. Work is characterized by a variety of skilled journey-level maintenance
tasks and the operation of a variety of specialized machines and hand,
power, and automotive equipment.
Duties include, but are not limited to, mowing and weed-whacking to
enhance survival of native plantings and maintaining access and aesthetics
at artificially created ponds and natural areas; invasive plant removal;
pruning and trimming plants; planting and replanting; watering,
fertilizing, and caring of plants; raking and removal of seasonal and
other debris; applying chemical pesticides; controlling litter; planning,
coordinating, educating, and supervising paid and volunteer work crews;
and numerous other maintenance tasks to aid plant survival and improve
wildlife habitat. May also assist with environmental
monitoring and other tasks as assigned.
Knowledge of:
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Basic stream and wetland ecology
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Wildlife and fisheries rules, regulations, and laws
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Invertebrate habits and behaviors
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Basic small-engine repair
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Permit processes for wetland projects
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Mowing, pruning, edging, trimming, and weeding techniques
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Plant biology/horticulture, landscaping, and/or forestry practices
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Methods, tools, equipment, and materials used in the Street/Storm
Vegetation Division
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Vegetation control equipment operation and basic preventive
maintenance of each
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Work hazards and applicable safety precautions entailed in work
activities
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Chemicals, pesticides, and herbicides
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Maintenance routes, facility sites, and maintenance requirements of
each
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Recordkeeping techniques
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Correct English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary
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Personal computers and its basic use
Skilled In:
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Safely and proficiently operating machines, tools, equipment, and
materials used in the maintenance Street/Storm Vegetation Section
including, but not limited to, mowers, weed-whackers, tractor driven
equipment, hand and power tools, and snow and ice control equipment
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Mixing and applying chemical pesticides
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Directing and motivating unskilled laborers
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Effectively communicating both orally and in writing
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Effectively using interpersonal skills in a tactful, patient, and
courteous manner
Ability To:
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Identify plants, weeds, and trees and differentiate between
weeds/pests and preserved plants
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Effectively train and direct the work of assigned staff and/or
volunteers to safely complete work projects as assigned
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Safely and effectively operate vehicles, tools, and equipment listed
below
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Interpret and carry-out a variety of instructions furnished in
written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
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Make field decisions in the absence of the Storm Vegetation Control
Supervisor or lead worker
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Perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time and during
inclement weather conditions
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Utilize procedures and practices to independently complete assigned
tasks with minimum supervision
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Meet schedules and timelines
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Safely work with hazardous substances; and effectively limit risk to
self as well as others
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Appropriately use supplies and materials used in Street/Storm
Vegetation maintenance
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Maintain and perform basic maintenance on hand and power equipment
including mowers, weed-whackers, tractor-driven equipment, hand tools,
and automated and manual irrigation systems
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Use all available resources to identify and analyze situations to
resolve problems and adopt an effective course of action
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Understand and accurately complete required paperwork
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Maintain accurate records and prepare routine reports
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Effectively communicate with supervisors, other City departments,
and the public especially with regard to problems, difficulties, and
limitations
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Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other
departments, employees, volunteers, and the general public
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Add, subtract, multiply, and divide; compute fractions, rates,
ratios, proportions, percentages, volume, area, circumference, and
distance; draw and interpret graphs and sketches; and calculate labor
and materials for daily tasks
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Apply common sense understanding to interpret and to carry out
instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, sketch, or schedule
form
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Solve practical problems associated with plant survival and
maintenance difficulties
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Read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, memorandums,
and maps
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Read, comprehend, and apply documents such as safety rules,
operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Additional interview resources:
Practice
Interview
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What knowledge and
experience do you bring to this position.
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What aspects of the
position appeal to you most?
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What is your experience
developing goals and objectives? What steps do you take to organize and
prioritize work plans?
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Faced with multiple tasks
to complete, how do you decide which task has priority?
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Your supervisor gives you
a rush job to complete. This is in direct conflict with an assignment
given to you by your supervisor’s boss. How do you manage the
situation?
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What are the most
important aspects of planning a wetland restoration project?
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Please name a few
non-native plant species.
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What are some goals you would set for yourself within
the first 30 days on the job?
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The work sometimes involves long periods of repetitive
tasks. How do you motivate yourself to complete unpleasant assignments?
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What technical experience do you have that applies to
being the crew lead?
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The position requires punctuality. How would your
former coworkers or supervisors describe ways in which you are
dependable?
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We are looking for a “go-to” person. In what way can
you fill this need?
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Would you like to make a final statement?
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Do you have any questions you would like to ask us?
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