Individual Placement - Habitat Restoration Technician at Morris Wetland Management District
Student Conservation Association•Morris, MN
•Onsite
About The Position
This position will support the invasive plant control program on National Wildlife Refuge System lands in western Minnesota, primarily within the Big Stone-Morris Complex. The member will conduct direct invasive plant control, including herbicide and mechanical methods. They will also assist with mapping and recording invasive plant locations and the native grassland and wetland habitats that are impacted by those invasives. The member will assist with general data management and reporting.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license
- Must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger
- Must be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States
- Personal Vehicle Required
Nice To Haves
- Experience safely mixing and applying herbicide
- ORUV operation and trailering
- Understanding of FieldMaps, Survey123, ArcPro
- Ability to work independently
Responsibilities
- Control invasive plants with herbicide and mechanical (e.g. brush saw, mower) methods
- Survey, map and record location and extent of invasive plants
- Survey, map and record native habitats where invasive plants are located
- Assist with GIS data management and reporting
- Maintain and winterize equipment
- Assist with native seed harvest for restoring areas previously treated (e.g. tree pile scars)
Benefits
- Relocation Allowance: $1,100 (paid once)
- Health Insurance
- Defensive Driving Training
- Off-Road Vehicle Safety
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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