Senior Ecosystem Restoration Technician

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Required:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in natural areas management including herbicide applications, cutting / mowing, controlled burning, and native planting.
• Solid knowledge of upper Midwest native and invasive species, plant identification, natural areas, and ecology.
• National Wildfire Coordinating Group Wildland Fire Intro (S-130 / S-190 / L-180).
• Ability to operate and conduct routine preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment and tools that includes light and heavy-duty trucks and trailers, chainsaws / brushsaws, backpack herbicide sprayers, UTVs / ATVs, and tractors.
• Ability to read and interpret herbicide labels and Safety Data Sheets and apply herbicides following label instructions and safety procedures.
• Positive safety-first attitude.
• Effective communicator and a collaborative attitude.
• Organized and capable of managing staff and resources to stay within project budgets and timelines.
• 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.
• A good driving record and valid state driver's license.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Ability to travel regularly during field season.
• Ability to obtain Kansas, Missouri Pesticide Applicators licenses within one month.

Preferred:

• 3-5 years of experience conducting and leading common ecosystem restoration practices.
• National Wildfire Coordinating Group Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (S-290).
• ATV / UTV and chainsaw safety training.
• Valid Class A commercial driver's license.
• Previous experience utilizing iPads, ESRI and ArcGIS -based software, and must be comfortable with computers, tablets, and GPS units.
• Experience conducting natural areas inventory, monitoring, assessment, mapping, and report development.

Education and Experience

Bachelors degree in a natural resources, ecology, or related biological field, or an associates degree in environmental science with 3 years of experience.

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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