Ecological Technician
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.
- Conduct restoration activities including but not limited to: invasive species removal, vegetation management, prairie maintenance, seeding, planting, prescribed fire, tree felling, and erosion control installation.
- Maintain a positive, professional attitude in regards to actions, decisions, and adherence to the employee handbook.
- Conduct and maintain situational awareness for the safety of oneself and crew.
- Pull trailers, equipment, and implements within state and federal guidelines.
- Operate equipment and implements in a safe and timely manner.
- Be able to identify common native and non-native plant species.
- Operate basic hand tools and smaller equipment such as backpack sprayers, augers, chainsaws, and brushcutters.
- Perform vegetation sampling according to contract specifications.
- Follow best management practices according to technical specifications within contracts.
- Work in inclement weather, including year around weather conditions, and work in uneven terrain in potentially remote locations.
- Participate and engage in any training necessary to acquire the skills required to conduct the duties and responsibilities listed here.
Additional Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Report any known/observed vehicle and equipment maintenance to lead or supervisor.
- Work independently or with a team under the direction of a supervisor or lead.
- Offer creative solutions or options, and be capable of independent problem solving.
- Maintain working knowledge for project specifications.
- Report any incidents or issues regarding personnel, direct or indirect, and/or equipment immediately to supervisor.
- Maintain flexibility with scheduling changes as necessary.
- Travel up to 75%.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Ability to work well with a team and adapt to changing priorities and tasks.
- Ability to traverse wet and/or rugged terrain in diverse, sometimes inclement, weather conditions while carrying up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to consistently have an awareness of safety for themselves and our crew.
- Valid Driver's License with the ability to drive a company vehicle and an acceptable motor vehicle record.
- Ability to manage themselves in independent tasks as well as follow directions.
- A desire to learn skills necessary for success in the position.
- A passion for ecological restoration and natural resource management.
- Ability to obtain all required licenses within specified timelines.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor's of Sciences Degree in either Environmental Science, Ecology, Wildlife, Botany, Biology, Fisheries, Forestry or similar field.
- Experience operating basic hand tools and smaller equipment such as backpack sprayers, augers, chainsaws, and/or brushcutters.
- Experience with native and non-native plant identification.
- Experience operating large equipment such as ATVs/UTVs, tractors, chippers, and/or skid steers.
- Basic First Aid, CPR, and/or have basic prescribed fire training.
- Experience in map reading, GIS, and/or operating a GPS.
- Experience with herbicide handling, application, and application equipment and individual(s) will be required to obtain Commercial Pesticide Applicator's Certifications in Categories A, F, and J within 3 months.
- Basic small engine maintenance and repair.
Benefits:
- A variety of health insurance options include vision, dental, and accident.
- 401k matching available immediately upon hire.
- PTO following 6 month probationary period.
- Flexible scheduling may be available upon request.
- Overtime pay past 40 hr/wk
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please send a copy of your resume and cover letter to carreers@nrp.eco
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