Individual Placement - Invasive Species Management (West Central Georgia)

Student Conservation Association

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will be part of a 4 SCA member team managing invasive species in
West Central Georgia. One member will be a team lead. This work will focus on
managing high priority invasive plants. A special emphasis will be given to
managing invasive species on state lands. The Georgia DNR will provide tools
such as chainsaws, brush cutters, hand tools, ATV/UTVs, various herbicides and
other supplies needed to conduct invasive species management work. The work will
entail traveling to several managed state lands in southwest Georgia, allow the
crew to explore many of the unique natural communities found in our state.

Requirements

• Ability to work in extreme conditions
• Plant identification
• Invasive species identification

Nice To Haves

• Invasive species control
• Chainsaw operation
• GIS experience
• Herbicide application
• UTV operation

Responsibilities

• Invasive species mapping
• Invasive species treatment
• Hand pulling
• Herbicide application
• Native seed collection
• Brush clearing
• Planting native species

What This Job Offers

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