Ecosystem Restoration Technician

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• 1 to 4+ years of experience in natural areas management techniques including herbicide applications, cutting / mowing, controlled burning, and native planting.
• Positive, safety-first attitude.
• Effective communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Organized and capable of leading work assignments with attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret herbicide labels and Safety Data Sheets and apply herbicides following label instructions and safety procedures.
• Commitment to producing high quality in-field work products.
• Ability to walk 4-6 miles per day over rough terrain and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Ability to obtain state Pesticide Applicators licenses within one month, including applicable categories for herbicide application in natural areas and aquatic environments.
• A good driving record and valid state driver's license.
• Where lawful and at Stantec’s discretion, your passing drug and alcohol testing.

Preferred

• Applied knowledge of upper Midwest native and invasive species, plant identification, natural areas, and ecology.
• Demonstrated experience with crew or volunteer leadership, mentorship, and effective team communication.
• Ability to operate and conduct routine preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment and tools that includes light and heavy-duty trucks and trailers, tractors, skid-steers, UTVs/ATVs, chainsaws/brushsaws, and backpack herbicide sprayers.
• National Wildfire Coordinating Group Wildland Fire Intro (S-130 / S-190 / L-180).
• Chicago Wilderness Prescribed Burn Crew Training Certificate.
• First Aid/CPR/AED training, OSHA 10-Hour, OSHA 30-Hour, and 24- or 40-hour HAZWOPER training.
• ATV/UTV and chainsaw safety training.
• Valid commercial driver's license and/or Federal DOT Medical card.
• Current commercial pesticide license.

Education

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Undergraduate or associate’s degree in an environmental discipline, preferred.

Hiring Period: Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. If there is a delay in receiving a response, applications will remain active. Best efforts are given to review applications timely; however, hiring is handled in cycles.

Past Applicants: Past applicants are encouraged to reapply if not selected from previous years.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

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