Individual Placement - Invasive Species Management Technician at Morris Wetland Management District

Student Conservation Association • Morris, MN

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About The Position

Members will map and treat invasive plant species in high quality and highly threatened prairies in west central Minnesota. Work will take place on National Wildlife Refuge system Lands in the Morris Wetland Management District, Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge/Wetland Management District, and Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge. This position provides excellent entry level skills and exposure to land management techniques.

Requirements

• Have a valid driver’s license
• Be comfortable using herbicides (all necessary protective gear will be provided)
• Be capable of working outdoors, in remote locations
• Be capable of carrying 40 pounds
• Ability to navigate to sites across a large geographic area
• This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans aged 35 or younger, at the start of the position. Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority.

Nice To Haves

• a working knowledge of plant identification
• experience with invasive species control (both chemical and hand control)
• experience using mobile data collection apps like FieldMaps and Survey123

Responsibilities

• Mapping current extent of invasive plants on or near FWS lands
• Identifying plants, namely non-native/invasive species
• Operating ATVs/UTVs
• Operating brush saws
• Using backpack sprayer or other herbicide application tools
• Maintaining equipment and vehicles

Benefits

• $650/week Living Allowance
• $1,100 round-trip Travel Allowance
• Eligible for Public Land Corps Hiring Authority (upon completion of 640 hours work)
• Defensive Drive Training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed