Crewleader - Open Space

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

This Crewleader position is a varied lead worker and skilled in work in open space and right-of-way maintenance. Work involves participating in and supervising the performance of a variety of tasks in the maintenance and management of open space sites and City-owned right-of-way areas, as well as repair and construction of Open Space assets and other public facilities; leading a crew of regular and Seasonal employees in open space and right-of-way maintenance operations. Position requires assisting in hiring, leading and setting examples for other employees and using initiative to ensure efficient accomplishment of assigned work. Key responsibilities will include integrated weed management, erosion control projects, trail maintenance/construction, right-of-way mowing, special volunteer projects, performing scheduled core services, leading in-house construction projects and contract supervision. Work is performed under the direction of the Open Space Foreperson to ensure adherence to prescribed work standards and quality performance.

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. 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.

For more information about the city and what it is like working for the city of Westminster, please visit: Employment | Westminster, CO

Opportunity Timeline:

• Posting closes: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Monday, April 13 th at 8:30AM MST
• Screening Interview: Thursday April 23 rd
• Panel Interview: Tuesday, April 28 th
• Conditional Job Offer and Backgrounds: May
• Start Date: Tentatively June

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 trails.

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 take 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, and 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:

• Demonstrate and apply considerable knowledge, education, training, and experience in:

• All phases of open space management, i.e., native grasses, trees, weed identification and control, chemical application, wildlife identification and habitat, etc.
  
• Demonstrate geographical and institutional knowledge of the city of Westminster and Open Space division responsibilities
• Applicable work safety rules, procedures, and standards
  
• Trail maintenance and construction
  

• Hire, train, lead, mentor, and develop regular and seasonal employees
• Completes ongoing and formal annual performance management assessments
• Prioritizes, assigns and schedules work projects
• Supervises and coordinates the work of employees
• Instructs employees in task performance and inspects and evaluates work completed
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and work groups
• Safely operate and train others in the safe operation of mechanical hand tools, and various light and heavy equipment
• Utilize knowledge of applicable work safety rules, procedures, and standards
• Follow oral and written instructions
• Utilize detailed record-keeping experience, report writing and GIS utilization for Open Space asset inventory
• Be flexible in all work assignments
• Carry out work efficiently with minimal supervision
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees
• Deal effectively with the general public, consultants, and vendors
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Demonstrate knowledge of:
  • The general practices applied in the care and safe operation of a wide variety of light and heavy construction and maintenance equipment
  • Laws and regulations pertaining to operation of equipment upon highways
  • Work safety rules and procedures

• Read and understand construction documents
• Develop and maintain maintenance schedules
• Continue educational classes in turf maintenance, forestry, horticulture, open space, or landscape construction

JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Task
1. Open space specific duties include:

• Perform and supervise integrated weed management duties, including but not limited to herbicide application, mowing, insect introduction, and manual removal
• Direct crew in the proper trail maintenance and construction techniques, which includes trail alignment, erosion control, culvert placement, material compaction, and hard-surface maintenance
• Exercise a major role in developing the open space volunteer program by designating and planning monthly projects throughout the year

2. Operate various types of heavy and light equipment including backhoes, dump trucks, trenchers, gang mowers, truck/trailer combinations, skid steer loader, front end loader, snow removal equipment, forklift, trencher, farm tractor and attachments, power and hand tools, as well as agricultural equipment to plant trees, install sod, seed open space and park areas, and install other landscape improvements as needed
3. Perform, lead, and train regular and Seasonal employees in:

• The safe and efficient operation of heavy and light equipment, tools, and vehicles
• Maintenance, repair, and construction of Open Space and related public facilities
• Repair and maintenance operations
• Painting, plumbing, carpentry, installation of irrigation upgrades, welding, and graffiti control

4. Work a flexible schedule as operations dictate; this position will be required to work a minimum of one weekend day
5. Diagnose and solve routine problems including assisting in determining manpower and equipment allocation for specific construction and maintenance operations
6. Possess a valid driver’s license; operate City vehicles in a safe and responsible manner, including driving in all weather conditions; and possess or is able to obtain a Colorado Class B Commercial Driver License within six (6) months of employment
7. Maintain regular and punctual attendance
Other Duties and Responsibilities
1. Remove snow at City facilities, parks, and trails when needed
2. Inventory, maintain, and recommend purchase of equipment
3. Assist with the set-up and teardown of annual holiday displays
4. Take on-call duty as necessary for snow removal, other weather-related events, or planned City events
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 :

• At least three (3) years of full-time experience in open space and right-of-way maintenance operations
• At least one (1) year of lead-worker experience
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and maintain a safe driving record
• Must possess or be able to obtain a Colorado Class B Commercial Driver License within six (6) months of selection to the position; candidate hired for this will be subject to federally mandated drug and alcohol testing and be required to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical every two (2) years
• Must obtain Colorado Department of Agriculture certified operator’s license within one (1) year of hire

Preferred :

• Graduation from an accredited four (4)-year college with major course work in open space management, range management, or natural resources management (may be substituted for one (1) year of the required three (3) years of experience)

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.
Physical Requirements
Work is physical in nature, and requires sufficient physical strength and stamina 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 and perform snow removal
• Frequent bending, kneeling, and reaching below shoulder to perform irrigation repair and park 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 heavy equipment
• Occasional stepping up and down to enter and exit vehicles and climb ladders; constant actuate mechanism to safely operate heavy equipment and vehicles
• Standard near and 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; frequent pushing and pulling of up to 100 pounds to use a painter

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is constantly performed indoors and outdoors with constant exposure to extreme temperatures year-round. Position is responsible for the maintenance of all City parks, forestry, open space, and athletic fields throughout the year. Snow removal at City facilities, parks, and trails is done when needed.
Required Materials and Equipment
Operates light equipment such as pick-up trucks, small and large dump trucks, tractors, horticultural hand tools, rototillers, sod cutters, pruners, shovels, self-propelled walk-behind mowers, riding mowers, snow blowers, 24-foot trailers, irrigation systems, woodworking and welding tools, backpack sprayer, and other equipment as necessary. Heavy equipment operation may include front end loaders, backhoes, trenchers, road graders and truck and trailer combinations. Depending on the project, may also utilize small tools such as hammers, saws, measuring tape, levels, drills, and power tools to complete assigned responsibilities. Because of the use and exposure to loud machinery, constant noise levels, and pesticides and chemicals, safety glasses, earplugs, safety shoes, spray and dust masks, and chemical suits are used.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Background checks will include employment references and criminal history, and when applicable, credit check, driver license record, and education verification
• Drug screen
• Physical
• Must be legally entitled to work in the United States

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 offers a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Health and Dental
• Flexible Spending
• Pension/Retirement Plans
• Term Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability
• Survivor Benefits
• Wellness Program
• Career Development Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Leave program that provides for vacation, holidays, sick leave, major illness, and on the job injury

For a more detailed overview of our General Non Exempt employee benefit package:
Benefit Package

The City of Westminster does not participate in the Social Security system. In lieu of Social Security contributions, the city contributes to a 401(a) defined contribution plan on your behalf.

401(a) Contribution Rates:
Employee Mandatory Contribution: 11.5% of your base pay. Contributions are pre-tax and fully vested.
Employer Contribution: 12% of your base pay.

Employer Contribution Vesting Schedule

• Less than 3 years - 0%
• 3 to 4 years - 60%
• 4 to 5 years - 80%
• Over 5 years - 100%
• For employees age 55 and older, the employer contributions are 100% vested

The City of Westminster provides employees with innovative and practical ways to improve their commute through two key features, EcoPass and Commute Benefits powered by Commutrics. EcoPass provides unlimited trips on RTD's core transit services and Commute Rewards allows you to record your trips and get rewards based on your commute mode.

Closing Date/Time: 4/13/2026 8:30 AM Mountain

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• City of Westminster, Colorado

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