Senior Ecosystem Restoration Field Technician

Description

• Perform field quality control and help innovate field operations to meet high standards for safety, compliance, and quality.
• Conduct ecological site assessments and assist project managers and environmental scientists to develop site planning documents, proposals, cost estimates, and projectspecific safety plans.
• Effectively communicate workplans and field assignments to crew leaders and staff.
• Implement a safetyfirst mindset and apply all established health, safety, security, and environment (HSSE) standards during all office and field operations.
• Train and mentor ecosystem restoration staff to develop skills while conducting field tasks such as plant identification, invasive species control methods, ecological restoration techniques, and natural area assessments.
• Lead field crews to carryout tasks related to invasive species identification and control (herbicide spraying and cutting / mowing), native seeding and planting, prescribed burning, and brush / tree removal. Equipment and tool operations to conduct the above tasks may include the use of light and heavyduty trucks and trailers, chainsaws / brush saws, herbicide sprayers, ATVs / UTVs, and tractors / skid loaders with various attachments.
• Interpret restoration plans, develop workplans, and issue work requests for effective delivery of ecosystem restoration projects.

Requirements

• Positive safetyfirst attitude.
• Demonstrated organization skills and capability of managing staff and resources to stay within project budgets and timelines.
• Ability to walk 46 miles per day over rough terrain and lift up to 50 lbs.
• OSHA 30hour, OSHA 40hour, and/or HAZWOPR certification.
• Previous experience utilizing ESRI and ArcGIS based software.
• Pursuing or have obtained Undergraduate or associate degree in an environmental discipline.
• Must pass a preemployment drug (and alcohol) screen.
• Valid Class A commercial driver's license and experience driving heavy trucks and trailers.
• Applied general knowledge of upper Midwest native and invasive species, plant identification, natural areas, and ecology.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Intermediateadvanced knowledge of upper Midwest native and invasive species, plant identification, natural areas, and ecology.
• National Wildfire Coordinating Group Wildland Fire burn boss certifications (S290, S234, S390, and Rx series courses).
• Ability to travel regularly during field season.
• A valid state driver’s license and good driving record, ability to acquire a Class A commercial driver’s license.
• ATV / UTV and chainsaw safety training.
• Previous experience utilizing iPads and familiarity with computers, Microsoft Office software, tablets, and GPS units.
• Ability to operate and conduct routine preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment and tools that includes light and heavyduty trucks and trailers, chainsaws / brushsaws, backpack herbicide sprayers, UTVs / ATVs, and tractors.
• National Wildfire Coordinating Group Wildland Fire Intro (S130 / S190 / L180).
• Advance equipment operation and experience conducting routine preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment and tools that includes light and heavyduty trucks and trailers, chainsaws / brush saws, backpack herbicide sprayers, UTVs / ATVs, and tractors.
• Demonstrated experience with crew and/or volunteer leadership, mentorship, and effective team communication.
• Valid state Pesticide Applicators licenses, including applicable categories for herbicide application in natural areas and aquatic environments.
• 5+ years of experience in natural areas management techniques including herbicide applications, cutting / mowing, controlled burning, and native planting.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance