Senior Ecosystem Restoration Technician

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Required:

• Applied general knowledge of upper Midwest native and invasive species, plant identification, natural areas, and ecology. 
• Demonstrated experience with crew and/or volunteer leadership, mentorship, and effective team communication.
• Demonstrated organization skills and capability of managing staff and resources to stay within project budgets and timelines.
• 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.
• A valid state drivers license and good driving record, ability to acquire a Class A commercial driver’s license
• Previous experience utilizing iPads and familiarity with computers, Microsoft Office software, tablets, and GPS units.
• Positive safety-first attitude.
• 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 travel regularly during field season.
• Valid state Pesticide Applicators licenses, including applicable categories for herbicide application in natural areas and aquatic environments

Preferred:

• Intermediate-advanced knowledge of upper Midwest native and invasive species, plant identification, natural areas, and ecology.
• National Wildfire Coordinating Group Wildland Fire burn boss certifications (S-290, S-234, S-390, and Rx series courses)
• Advance equipment operation and experience conducting 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.
• ATV / UTV and chainsaw safety training.
• OSHA 30-hour, OSHA 40-hour, and/or HAZWOPR certification
• Valid Class A commercial driver's license and experience driving heavy trucks and trailers.
• Previous experience utilizing ESRI and ArcGIS -based software.

Education and Experience

• Pursuing or have obtained Undergraduate or Associates Degree in an environmental discipline.
• 4+ years of experience in natural areas management techniques including herbicide applications, cutting / mowing, controlled burning, and native planting.
• National Wildfire Coordinating Group Wildland Fire Intro (S-130 / S-190 / L-180).

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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