Botanic Technician 2

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Position Summary Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) seeks to fill a Botanic Technician II – Vegetation Management position that supports Portland Parks & Recreation’s City Nature West Natural Areas unit and its approximate 6,000+ acre portfolio. The Botanic Technician II – Vegetation Management position will focus on vegetation management, addressing invasive species control utilizing a variety of manual, mechanical, chemical, and cultural tools, and following the City of Portland’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program. In addition to invasive species control, the Botanic Technician II will be responsible for carrying out restoration activities that involve revegetation with native plants, wildfire risk reduction, downed tree removal, habitat creation, and monitoring and maintenance of natural area assets. This position works in a team-based environment and collaborates with program leads and site ecologists (Botanic Specialists II and III) and other Botanic Technicians I and II. The geographic focus is PP&R natural areas on the westside of the Willamette River, including Forest Park, Marquam Nature Park, and 34 other Natural Areas. In addition to natural area restoration, this position will provide partnership and leadership to community-based stewardship events to accomplish natural area restoration activities. It will also advance the work of the PP&R City Nature West natural areas team by improving the overall ecological conditions of westside Natural Areas.  As a Botanic Technician II, you will:

• Perform natural resource restoration work as assigned, including removing non-native vegetation with a variety of tools (manual, mechanical, chemical, and cultural) in accordance with the City of Portland’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program; plant native species in natural areas and troubleshoot issues in the field.
• Oversee natural area restoration contractors to ensure IPM standards are met, work is thorough, and safety protocols are followed.
• Implement assigned project plan activities; assess requirements and arrange for materials, tools, equipment, and resources, and procure necessary project materials.
• Organize, train, and lead Botanic Technician I staff, seasonal employees, volunteers, youth, and community nonprofit work partners; conduct safety demonstrations and present information; secure supplies; monitor crew well-being and respond to emergencies as needed.
• Assist with designing and planning basic habitat enhancement projects; coordinate and plan assigned project components; implement tasks within the scope of assigned project plans.
• Perform basic facility maintenance using hand and power tools.
• Respond to emergencies related to trails and access points in natural areas, including tree removal and trail stabilization.
• Input data into inventory databases; track and report site conditions; use data to make informed work priority recommendations.
• Remove illegally dumped debris and transient camps.
• Support general natural resource projects as well as landscape maintenance or construction efforts.
• Troubleshot field challenges and ensure quality results with minimal oversight.
• Coordinate materials and equipment needs for timely project implementation.
• Maintain accurate records, track volunteer hours, and manage data systems efficiently.

As a person, you are:

• Inclusive: Someone who values and respects diversity and has a desire or lived experience of working with and serving people from a variety of backgrounds; uses DEI concepts and an equity lens to guide and inform your work
• Collaborative: An outgoing professional who values partnership and develops and supports relationships to get things done
• Solutions-Oriented: Uses strong communication skills to work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to create, implement, and document solutions
• Organized and Efficient: Experienced in managing multiple deadlines, frequent requests for information, and heavy call/email volume; as well as able to collect, manage, and professionally report on data
• Emotionally Intelligent: Motivated, passionate, team-oriented, and empathetic

About the Bureau:Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is committed to the overall Citywide vision that race will have no detrimental effect on people of color, refugee, and immigrant communities in accessing our parks and natural areas, or from the benefit of our services. We recognize, understand, and encourage celebration of the differences that surround us. Diversity and equity are vital to PP&R’s ideals and values. The City of Portland, Oregon, is a growing and diverse city of 650,000 residents, nearly 20% of whom speak languages other than English at home. PP&R values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public. PP&R encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability, and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds. Although not required, PP&R encourages candidates who can fluently speak another language to include that information in their application materials. Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Virtual Zoom Meet & Greet Opportunity  Come meet the hiring manager and the senior recruiter! We’ll be talking about the position’s duties and responsibilities, day-to-day life in the role, review the announcement, discuss how to apply, and answer questions you may have about the position.