A Forest or Conservation Technician works with foresters and conservation scientists to help maintain forests and natural areas. Tracks data on water, soil, disease and insect damage in forest areas; tracks wildlife and maintain trails or campsites; monitors timber and logging activity; patrols and assists with forest fire prevention measures; provides information to the public on forest or natural areas conservation .
Trails Technician I Jefferson County Colorado - 3.4 Golden, CO Job Details Full-time $25 - $27 an hour 22 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Compactors Chainsaw High school diploma or GED Driver's License Skid steer loader Full Job Description Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on: 08/02/26
Division:
Open Space Division Management Level:
Individual Contributor Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Benefit Eligibility:
This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.
Description:
Jefferson County Open Space is currently hiring Trails Technicians for a unique role. This position provides you the opportunity to work for a county that thrives on working collaboratively and overcoming challenges. We are seeking game changers, a group of people that love what they do and are motivated to share their knowledge with those that they work with. If you are looking for a great learning opportunity, then look no further! The Trails Technician I is responsible for performing entry level labor and semi-skilled activities related to the construction, maintenance, and stewardship of the open space trails system and related infrastructure while training on the methods and techniques. The Mission of Jefferson County Open Space is to preserve open space and parkland, protect park and natural resources, and provide healthy nature-based experiences.
SCHEDULE
This position operates on our four-day work week (Monday-Thursday, 7:00am - 5:30pm).
COMPENSATION
The anticipated hiring range for this role is: $25.00 -$27.00 USD Hourly Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.
BENEFITS
Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays, including a starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires ; retirement matching; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement; flexible schedules; remote work options; and more. For more information, click here for our Total Rewards summary.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Work involves constructing trails using hand tools, power tools, and heavy equipment. Employee is responsible for maintaining trails, installing erosion control devices and inspecting the trail system. Work also involves vegetation control, constructing stairs, tie walls and fencing and assisting in field supervision LTEs, Trail Stewardship Team field crews and Volunteer Program. Train and assist in the construction, repair, and maintenance of trails and related infrastructure. Manually excavate trails and lay aggregate and stone. Train in building trail features including, small bridges and stairs utilizing timber, wood, stone, and aggregate. Train and assist in the maintenance and repair of trails and related infrastructure. Train in conducting inspections of trails. May provide oversight of limited, seasonal, and volunteer workers at worksite locations. Interact with the public to communicate and provide education on trails usage and regulations. Train in the principles and practices of trails stewardship. Perform snow removal activities utilizing hand tools and power equipment. Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent certificate
Experience:
None Certifications/Licenses:
None Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
One or more years of specific trails maintenance/construction. Experience with Natural Resources and/or instruction. Additional course work in Natural Resource Management, Outdoor Recreation, Park Maintenance or related field.
ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION
Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment, including skid steer, roller/compactor, water pump, chainsaw and a variety of hand tools and power tools. Requires ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Criminal History and MVR Background Checks are required for every position. A valid Colorado driver's license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer. Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references. Current Jefferson County employees must through their employee profile in Workday. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Accommodations Statement:
We encourage people with disabilities to and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contact . This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates.
APPLICATION
Qualified applicants are encouraged to . All applicants must submit an online employment application by 11:59PM on the posted cut-off date.
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Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities A resume and cover letter submitted with your application is encouraged but will not substitute for the information requested on the application. Current Jefferson County employees must through their employee profile in Workday. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected. To view the status of your application, please log into your candidate portal. For more details on the recruitment process, please visit: https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs Questions? Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at 303-271-8420 or
