Natural Resources Technician (Seasonal)

Salt Lake City Corporation is hiring a Seasonal Natural Resources Technician responsible for the stewardship and maintenance of urban natural areas, including trails and parks. Key duties involve vegetation management, trail maintenance, ecological restoration, and public engagement. Candidates should have outdoor work experience and knowledge of natural resource conservation. The position requires physical activity in various weather conditions, with a work period from May 5 to October 31, 2025.
Position Title: Natural Resources Technician (Seasonal) Job Description: Natural Resources Technicians are responsible for stewardship, maintenance and improvement of urban natural areas including foothill upland sites, riparian and wetland areas, trails and bike parks, and other special sites within Salt Lake City’s open space lands system. Season dates: May 5-October 31, 2025 DUTIES: Vegetation management and control of noxious weeds, including use of manual and chemical control methods Identification of native and non-native plant species Maintenance of natural surface trails and trail amenities, including use of hand tools and mechanized equipment General maintenance of trails and properties, including litter cleanup Ecological restoration and erosion control, including seeding, native plant propagation and installation Light equipment operation and maintenance Installation and maintenance of fencing and signage Interface with the public, including providing support to volunteer stewardship activities and events, and engaging with stakeholders in various formats Training and professional development activities Various other tasks in support of Salt Lake City’s system of public lands and trails Communicate and continually updates co-workers and supervisor of progress and problems MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated knowledge and skills in plant, insect, mammal, or bird identification, restoration, farming, forestry, hydrology or ecology or a strong desire and aptitude to develop these skills Practical outdoor work experience Basic experience and knowledge of natural resource conservation practices and procedures Demonstrated ability to operate hand tools and light equipment Demonstrated ability to work in adverse conditions including rain, high or low temperatures, insects, and difficult terrain and to work full days outdoors without regular access to amenities Demonstrated ability to carry a heavy pack and hike up to six miles in variable mountainous terrain Must be 16 years of age or older DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in natural resources, natural sciences, i.e., biology, geology, hydrology, etc., forestry, wildlife management, environmental science or related fields Six months of field experience, research experience, natural resources management or other directly relevant job experience Excellent observation and communication skills (written and verbal) Demonstrated knowledge of plant identification and invasive plant management Detail-oriented and focused on accuracy and quality control Possession of a valid drivers’ license or driving privilege card WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is primarily outdoors under a variety of weather and environmental conditions and may involve hiking to reach the job site. Work locations include Salt Lake City’s foothills and the Bonneville Shoreline Trail, the Jordan River Parkway, properties along City Creek, Red Butte Creek, Emigration Creek, Parleys Creek, and various city parks and greenways Moderately heavy physical activity. Required to push, pull or lift medium to heavy weights. Difficult working positions; may have to stand, walk, or sit in uncomfortable positions for extended periods and squat or crawl. Exposure to outside weather conditions year-round. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. POSITION TYPE Seasonal POSITION SALARY RANGE $ 17.75 /hr - $22.00 /hr DEPARTMENT Public Lands Full Time/Part Time: Scheduled Hours: 40 Need help applying? Please call our Recruitment team at 801-535-6699 or email careers@slc.gov. BENEFITS Full-Time roles with Salt Lake City Corp are eligible for a generous, robust benefits package including: Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city) HSA or Flex Account (HSA – City contributes $1,000 - $2,000 annually into account, no match required) Dental, Vision and Life Insurance City-paid retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k) A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services Wellness clinic for employees and their families Paid Time Off 12 vacation days to start 12 paid holidays & 1 personal holiday Up to 80 hours of personal leave annually 6 weeks of paid parental leave to all new parents Additional time off credit possible for rehires or new hires coming from another public jurisdiction VETERAN EMPLOYER: Salt Lake City is proud to be a partner of the Utah Patriot Program, providing employment opportunities for Veterans, Military and spouses. We are also a proud National Service Partner. ABOUT SALT LAKE CITY CORP Our Salt Lake City family serves a population of over 200,000. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the City is committed to providing resources, access, and opportunity to all and continue to recruit and retain talented people from all backgrounds. Our employees make a real difference with the work they do every day and are actively shaping our beautiful City's future. We aspire to shape a better community and workplace, and as such, we are committed to pay equity. We are proud to have achieved gender pay equity as a leader in the Utah community by creating a workplace where there is equal opportunity for all. The City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 801-535-7900.