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  • Intern II - Open Space

    Westminster, Colorado United States Westminster, Colorado Full Time $19.69 - $25.02 Hourly May 04, 2026
    City of Westminster, Colorado Employer:

    Westminster, Colorado

    Welcome to employment with the City of Westminster, Colorado! Centrally located between Denver and Boulder, Colorado, on the US Highway 36 high-tech corridor, Westminster is a beautiful city designed for an exceptional quality of life. The community is a nationally recognized community with a reputation for innovation and progressive management in local government. Over 115,000 residents enjoy superb recreation amenities, beautiful neighborhoods, numerous entertainment and shopping opportunities. Westminster is 80% developed and maintains a goal to preserve 15% (3,300 acres) of its land area for natural open space. The City of Westminster, Colorado, is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and aims to have its workforce reflect the community. The City of Westminster has a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage, and reward benefited employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English. Benefited employees have the opportunity to test their language proficiency skills and qualify for a bi-weekly stipend that will vary based on the employee’s level of proficiency and usage. The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service – People – Integrity – Respect – Innovation – Teamwork). The City of Westminster is a full-service city employing over 1,600 talented individuals in a variety of jobs. Our employees are committed to delivering the highest quality of service to the local community in areas of:  Law Enforcement Fire, Medical and Emergency Management Parks, Open Space, Golf and Recreation Library Services Community Development, including City Planning and Engineering Economic Development Utilities Operations Street Maintenance Plus internal services including: Human Resources, City Management, City Attorney’s Office, Finance, Facilities Management and Fleet Management  The City of Westminster offers a comprehensive benefit package including: Health and Dental Insurance, General Leave that provides vacation, holidays, and illness leave, Flexible Spending, Pension/ Retirement Plans, Term Life Insurance, Long-term Disability, Survivor Benefits, Wellness Program, and Education and Training Reimbursement. You are welcome to apply online for any open City of Westminster position. Click on the appropriate job title for a detailed job announcement. Please note, that unless otherwise indicated, jobs close at 8:30 a.m. on the posted closing date. Applications can take from 20 to 30 minutes to complete, so please allow plenty of time for completion. Applications submitted after the job closing deadline cannot be accepted. Current City of Westminster employees may be eligible to apply for internal jobs when they are available. Business hours for City Hall, and several administrative offices are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. However, working schedules may vary depending on the needs of the operation.

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    Job Description

    CITY EQUITY STATEMENT
    The City of Westminster welcomes diverse candidates from the broadest base possible. Our goal is to find the best candidate for the job-someone who belongs, not just fits. We value life and professional experiences, recognizing equivalent combinations of knowledge skills and education.

    Aligned with our city SPIRIT values, the successful candidate will have a passion and commitment to serving a diverse population of residents and must respect and uphold the principles of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.

    We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for this role, even if you believe you have a less traditional background than described we invite you to apply.

    POSITION PURPOSE / IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION

    The Intern II - Open Space position is intended to serve in diverse capacities supporting the Open Space Division. This internship will specifically emphasize learning and educational projects related to noxious weed control and restoration within the City of Westminster. Work is performed under the general direction of the Open Space Natural Resources Specialist.

    This is a temporary position that will end at the end of the November. The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. There is also an opportunity to obtain a Colorado Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator’s License during this internship - the City will pay for one (1) attempt at the general test and any category tests of interest. After that, intern must cover the cost to re-test. If intern passes all required tests to license, the City will cover the one-time cost of the license.

    ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES AND CULTURAL VALUES/GENERAL COMPETENCIES

    The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service - People - Integrity - Respect - Innovation - Teamwork).

    This position supports the goals of the Parks, Recreation and Libraries Department, which enhances the quality of life for all Westminster citizens by providing diverse leisure, recreational and informational services and resources; and acquiring, developing and maintaining first-class parks, facilities, open space and recreational trails. This position works towards the accomplishment of the department’s mission: Together we create exceptional opportunities for a vibrant community with a commitment to nature, wellness and literacy.

    Every employee is accountable to:
    • Demonstrate a high level of customer service; encourage others to focus on the customer; foster an environment where customer service is a priority
    • Communicate with customers to ensure that where possible they are satisfied and that their needs are being addressed; solicit and evaluate customer feedback
    • Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization's mission and vision
    • Exhibit pride in self, the department, the city, and the community; conduct self in a professional manner
    • Demonstrate integrity and build trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty and ethical behavior
    • Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner
    • Support/promote change; demonstrate flexibility and takes calculated risks when appropriate
    • Participate in personal growth opportunities and attend trainings designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization
    • Work to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered
    • Demonstrate support for team efforts by accepting new roles and responsibilities, and helping others achieve objectives
    • Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences

    GENERAL COMPETENCIES
    Citywide - Every employee in this position is accountable to:
    • Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication and follow-through on commitments
    • Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses and target areas for personal self-development
    • Demonstrate initiative in performing job tasks
    • Exhibit problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions
    • Achieve goals, handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independently
    • Communicate effectively with individuals and groups using clear and concise verbal and written communications
    • Demonstrate accountability for work and take ownership in job performance
    • Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work; take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product
    Job Specific - Every employee in this position must be able to:
    • Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
    • Communicate effectively with the public
    • Establish effective working relationships with other employees and supervisors
    • Perform multiple tasks and work under pressure with limited supervision
    • Handle emergency situations such as fire alarms, injuries and accidents
    All employees are expected to provide excellent customer service, communicate in an effective manner both verbally and in writing, display professionalism and integrity, work efficiently, effectively and accurately, work independently and as part of a team, take initiative, solve problems, display good judgment, take ownership for delivering a high-quality product or service, have regular and punctual attendance, and effectively handle emergency situations.

    JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

    Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks
    Assist with land management activities within City of Westminster’s 3,800 acres of Open Space that connect the community with nature through programming, native plant community enhancement and park improvementsControl noxious and invasive plants by gaining skills in utilizing mechanical methods (digging, hand pulling, tractor/mower operation, chainsaw, weed trimmer, etc.), educational methods (community educational nature programs, interpretive signage, etc.), cultural methods (goat/cattle grazing, seeding), biological control methods (agent dissemination/monitoring), and chemical control methods (backpack, cut-stump and broadcast applications)Learn and understand GPS technology to collect, monitor and update natural resource dataPerform hands-on restoration projects such as native tree/forb planting, watering duties, re-seeding, seed collection, mulching, mitigation tasks, and wildlife enhancementsDevelop office skills by assisting with various tasks as needed (including, but not limited to plant identification, report writing, data collection, monitoring, data entry, analysis, calling partner agencies). May work on projects with partner agenciesRefine record keeping skills by documenting work performed, resources utilized and public interactionMaintain regular and punctual attendanceOther duties as assigned Other Duties and Responsibilities
    Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion.

    POSITION REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS/PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

    Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications
    Required :
    • Must be at least 18 years of age
    • Must be currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a two (2)-year or four (4)-year college
    • A valid driver’s license, provide proof of a safe driving record, and maintain a safe driving record for continued employment
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word, and Outlook)
    • Experience in one or more of the following: outdoor/environmental education, natural resource management or park maintenance
    Preferred :
    • College level course work in related field
    • Plant identification experience
    • Vegetation mapping/monitoring experience
    • Experience using light and/or heavy equipment for natural resource management
    • Fluency in Spanish and/or Hmong
    Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience, which would provide required knowledge and skills, may be considered.
    Physical Requirements
    This position requires a degree of physical stamina and strength, including the ability to:
    • Occasionally sit while driving to work assignments and performing office tasks; frequently stand and constantly walk on uneven terrain in all weather conditions to safely complete assigned tasks
    • Occasional squatting, twisting, climbing, and balancing to inspect assigned areas
    • Frequent bending, kneeling, and reaching below shoulder to perform open space maintenance
    • Frequent light/firm grasp to properly use tools and equipment; occasional fine manipulation use to perform office duties; constant handling to safely use machinery and light duty equipment
    • Frequently see objects up close to perform office tasks and far away to observe activity for safety hazards or problems
    • Occasional stepping up and/or down to enter and exit vehicles and climb ladders; constant actuate mechanism to safely operate light duty equipment and vehicles
    • Standard near and/or far acuity and hearing
    • Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds from ground to waist to move material and supplies; constant carrying of up to 25 pounds at waist level to use weed clearing equipment; occasional carrying of up to 50 pounds to use a backpack sprayer

    WORKING CONDITIONS
    Work is constantly performed indoors and outdoors with constant exposure to extreme temperatures year-round. Position will assist with the maintenance of all City right-of-ways, forestry, and open space sites throughout the year. Snow removal at City facilities, parks, and trails is done when needed.The position requires a great deal of communication with City employees, the public and outside agencies.
    Required Materials and Equipment
    Operates light and heavy equipment such as pick-up truck, small dump truck, skid loader, tractors, horticultural hand tools, pruners, self-propelled, walk-behind mowers, riding mowers, 20-foot trailers, watering equipment, vegetation mapping/monitoring equipment and various herbicide application equipment as necessary. Depending on the project, may also utilize personal computers, keyboards, calculators, telephones, copy machines, other standard office equipment, and AED machine.

    PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
    Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the United States and must successfully pass a criminal background check, reference check, and substance screen. There may be additional pre-employment requirements depending on the nature of the position.
    We are a caring, courteous, team-oriented organization committed to public service excellence. Employees thrive in a culture that is respectful, professional and diverse. Our work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees. Westminster is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    The City of Westminster, Colorado, is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and aims to have its workforce reflect the community.

    Employees not assigned benefits are employees working less than 20 hours a week, temporary employees, seasonal employees, and hourly employees.

    Closing Date/Time: 5/18/2026 8:30 AM Mountain
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