Staff Assistant Urban Greenspace

Job Description

Urban Greenspace Staff Assistant

Duties

Performs a wide variety of Urban Greenspace (UGS) related tasks in parks, cemeteries and public right-of-ways. Primary duties include performing the UGS green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) inspections, scheduling GSI maintenance activities, managing the GSI inspection and maintenance database and assisting with Bloomington Bee City programming.

Additional duties include but are not limited to:

• Performing Urban Greenspace landscaping site inspections and database management.
• Assisting the Urban Greenspace Landscaping and Outreach teams as needed.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Knowledge

Basic understanding of municipal right of way management responsibilities, i.e. green stormwater infrastructure inspection and maintenance, turf and landscaping maintenance, etc. Committee leadership experience and excellent communication skills.

• Must be self-motivated, and have the ability to interact and work well with the public and other employees.
• Must be reliable, punctual, have the ability to follow oral and written directions, and be capable of facilitating to multiple user groups and education levels.
• Experience with Google Suite, Excel and ArcGIS preferred.
• Direct experience in organizing successful meetings and events, with a proven ability to coordinate, organize and foster effective communication among diverse groups.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and team mentality.
• Demonstrated experience in problem solving and being proactive in the face of challenges.
• Ability to think strategically and prioritize activities to achieve maximum effectiveness.

Physical Effort

Must be in good physical condition. Moderate physical effort is exerted by the employee in the
field. Ability to hike and work in moderately difficult terrain for brief periods.

Working Conditions

Employee performs duties in and out of doors, in varying weather conditions, and is periodically
exposed to high temperatures and high humidity levels. Safety precautions must be used at all
times to avoid injury.

Hours

Maximum 29 hour work week. Occasional evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.

Salary

$18.40-$18.60 per hour

Applicants for this position are subject to a criminal history background check. Direct deposit is a required condition of employment.