Urban Green - Davey Resource Group Ecological Restoration Crew

Student Conservation Association•Elmhurst, IL

9d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

SCA crew members work under the direction of Environmental Restoration Technicians as well as Project Managers with Davey Resource to provide clients with the services and solutions needed to efficiently manage natural resources, comply with policies, and obtain regulatory permits. Members will inspect, manage, and maintain a wide range of habitats, both natural and disturbed. Daily tasks include native seed installation, native plug planting, tree/shrub installation, invasive species control, or other tasks related to habitat restoration. Members will receive on the ground training in hand and power tool use, herbicide application, and gain exposure to careers working for contracting agencies such as DRG. Members will also have the opportunity to participate in environmental education and professional development workshops/training, as well as travel for special projects across the state. Project Work Summary: Plant ID, Various IVC techniques, including backpack spraying; Safety Tailgates/Topics, small equipment operation. You will be hiking with a backpack sprayer for invasive removal, completing SCA Output Logs, and track your work hours online. Note that this position may be up to 90% invasive species control, which would involve herbicide application on most days. Members must be able to obtain an IL herbicide license within 2 weeks of start date.

Requirements

Must be 18 yrs or older
Current ability to meet SCA’s criminal background check standards
Ability to withstand the weather and being active on your feet for up to 8 hrs while carrying a 50 lb backpack
Outdoor skills and experience hiking in varying terrain and weather conditions
Ability to maintain a safe, productive and enjoyable work environment
Must be able to obtain or have their Illinois Herbicide Operator License before the start of the position
Crew members must be able to participate for the entire length of the position
Ability to meet at the Davey Resource Group office every morning (unless planned otherwise) at: 910 S. Riverside Drive, Suite 5, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Must an Illinois Operator Herbicide License before the start of the position