Individual Placement - Invasive Species Management

Student Conservation Association

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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

• Prior experience managing invasive species
• Experience with herbicide use
• Invasive species mapping experience
• Strong plant identification skills
• GIS training
• Experience working in a team environment

Nice To Haves

• Chainsaw training
• Herbicide application certification
• UTV operation training

Responsibilities

• Help coordinate with the state biologist to ensure equipment readiness for each project
• Support the team in staying on schedule and meeting daily task goals
• Assist with decision-making related to invasive species management tasks
• Planting native species.

What This Job Offers

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