Range Technician
Range Technician
Series and Grades: GS-0455 - 04, 05, 06
Hourly Wage: $14.30-$17.84
Responsibilities
This position will assist in implementation of the park's vegetation management field program. Emphasis areas include invasive plant/noxious weed control, vegetation mapping, inventory and monitoring, and rangeland management and restoration activities. The incumbent operates as a member of the seasonal field staff, normally on a crew of ten to fifteen individuals, but also in smaller groups or alone at times.
Invasive plant management responsibilities will include:
- Invasive plant treatments via herbicide application using backpack sprayers, utility terrain vehicles (UTVs), and trucks with mounted spray equipment
- Invasive plant removal by mechanical means, utilizing hand and power tools
- Record keeping of invasive plant treatment data and field notes
- GPS & GIS data collection and management
- Safe operation of trucks, trailers, and various other equipment
- Carry out assignments primarily in frontcountry areas but also to include backcountry, riparian and riverine/lakeside locations
The incumbent also performs the following duties, as needed:
- Ensure the park's rangeland fences are maintained and will occasionally construct new fence or remove old fence as needed
- Assist with rangeland restoration projects including drill seeding, invasive plant management, and equipment operation
- Assist with revegetation projects of various sizes and scope
- Contribute to and assist with ongoing vegetation and rangeland research and monitoring
- Assist with irrigation of 1000 - 2000 acres of rangeland pasture utilized by cattle, bison, antelope, elk, and other animals
- Operate tractors and associated implements under rangeland conditions
- Perform Integrated Pest Management (IPM) assignments