Individual Placement - Assistant Natural Resources Specialist
Student Conservation Association•Leavenworth, KS
•Onsite
About The Position
Assist the Fort Natural Resources Specialist in accomplishing goals set forth in the Post’s Integrated Natural Resources Plan. These goals will include conducting environmental education programs, invasive species control, assisting with plant and animal surveys, habitat management, inputting survey data, and equipment maintenance.
Requirements
- A willingness to learn
- Ability to follow directions
- Personal Vehicle Information Required
Nice To Haves
- Some mechanical aptitude
- Biological Sciences background
- Interest in wildlife and wildlife management
Responsibilities
- Cutting and treating bush honeysuckle
- Learning and putting data into various citizen science projects such as but not exhaustive: Journey North, Monarch Watch, eBird, Avian Knowledge Network, INaturalist, etc.
- Trail maintenance to include removing downed trees with chainsaws, mowing and weed eating
- Setting and checking various live traps: crayfish traps, hoop net turtle traps, Sherman Live Traps, etc.
- Maintenance of various tools
- Cleaning vehicles and buildings used by SCA
- Constructing various structures out of wood
Benefits
- Interpretive Skills
- Off-Road Vehicle Safety
- Health Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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