Invasive Plant Specialist

Oneida Total Integrated Enterprises • Jacksonville, FL

5d • $28

About The Position

Oneida Environmental (OE) provides a wide range of quality, responsive environmental services across the United States. Our Biological capabilities include natural resource assessments, invasive plant management, environmental permitting, wetland delineation, and more.

OE has an immediate opening for an Invasive Plant Specialist in Jacksonville, FL, on a Temporary As Needed basis (TAN). Estimated weekly hours of 0 to 24, depending on need.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a college or university majoring in biology or an environmental science-related program, and/or Have documented experience in conducting invasive species field work
• Hold an FDACS Pesticide Applicators License, including Core and Category 21
• Ability to pass a criminal background check with no felony convictions
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must pass a drug test
• Ability to operate and maintain spray equipment
• Ability to operate handheld mechanical equipment
• Ability to accurately identify native and invasive plants to the species level

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work safely outdoors in variable weather conditions.
• Must have a strong attention to detail in the documentation of work.
• Must have strong organizational and communication skills.
• Desire to work in the field for extended periods of time and maintain a positive attitude.
• Willingness and ability to travel if needed (occasionally).
• Demonstrated independent and effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Field Work to include invasive species control using mechanical control and herbicide application.
• Office Work to include data management, documentation of field work, report writing assistance, under the supervision of staff biologists.
• Invasive plant surveys.
• Field data collection.
• Daily herbicide log record keeping.
• Handheld GPS data collection.
• Coordinating with Oneida project managers and land managers.
• Other related duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

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