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Cherokee CCB, ~SEASONAL PARK TECHNICIANS~
POSITION: (2) Seasonal Park Tech., Cherokee County Conservation Board, Cherokee, Iowa.
EMPLOYMENT PERIOD: Flexible: mid May – September. 40 hours per week, Mon. - Fri., 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. with occasional weekend duties possible.
SALARY: $9.00-9.50 per hour with no benefits, uniform shirts provided.
DESCRIPTION: Will assist with all aspects of development of county wildlife areas, parks, trails and campgrounds. This will include but is not limited to; routine area and facility maintenance (mowing, trash removal, restroom cleaning), management of upland habitats and nesting boxes, tree and shrub removal, and river access area maintenance. Helps maintain detailed daily activity records. Includes the operation and maintenance of all agency equipment (mowers, tractor, trucks, trimmers, tools).
QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum: High School Graduate. Prefer education, experience or interest in natural resource management, wildlife biology, ecology, forestry, agriculture or related field of study. Pesticide applicator license and/or CDL helpful but not required.
REQUIREMENTS: Ability to routinely stand, walk, sit, kneel, stoop, balance, climb and operate all hand and power tools for extended periods of time. Ability to routinely lift 50lbs. Ability to follow written and oral instructions. Ability to work in outdoors in extreme hot, cold, rainy and windy weather conditions and be exposed to dust, fumes and loud noises. Must possess a valid Driver’sLicense and maintain an acceptable driving record. Pre-employment physical and drug screening may be required.
TO APPLY: Applications are available at www.cherokeecountyparks.com. Send a resume and/or application to: Cherokee County Conservation Board, 629 River Road, Cherokee, IA  51012.
DEADLINE: March 19, 2010. 

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