Temporary Conservation Tech I

Description

This advertisement is for a temporary position that is expected to last until December 23, 2020.

Examples of Work

Conduct ecological management of high-quality Missouri River bluff forests. Duties include invasive species removal, tree thinning, prescribed burning, equipment maintenance, record keeping (ArcGis, Excel, Word), and GPS mapping. There may also be the opportunity to do seed harvesting, processing and planting for prairie restorations, and tree planting for a oak savanna restoration.

Qualifications / Requirements

REQUIREMENTS: 12 semester hours or the equivalent of post high school coursework/training in fisheries management, natural resources and/or biology OR 6 months experience in wildlife/recreation or fisheries management.

PREFERRED: Applicants with Pesticide Applicators license and Class A CDL license with O endorsement preferred.

OTHER: Valid driver's license required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of and ability to operate ATVs and UTVs, chainsaws, sprayers, and other equipment, and GPS. Ability to identify deciduous woodland tree and shrub and other plant species, tallgrass prairie plant species, and invasive plants.