Individual Placement- Invasive Species Management
Student Conservation Association•Brunswick, GA
•Onsite
About The Position
This position is part of a 4-member team focused on managing invasive species in Coastal Georgia, with a special emphasis on state lands. The role involves using tools provided by the Georgia DNR, such as chainsaws, brush cutters, hand tools, ATV/UTVs, and various herbicides, to manage high-priority invasive plants. The work will take place across several managed state lands in coastal Georgia, including barrier islands, offering opportunities to explore unique natural communities.
Requirements
- Prior experience managing invasive species
- Herbicide use
- Invasive species mapping experience
- Solid plant identification skills
- GIS training
- Experience in a team environment
Nice To Haves
- Chainsaw training
- Herbicide application certification
- UTV trained
Responsibilities
- Helping to coordinate with the state biologist to maintain equipment readiness for each project
- Help team stay on schedule and meet the task goal for each day
- Help with decision making for the invasive species task at hand
Benefits
- Housing is provided in a cabin on state property.
- Some shared bedrooms and shared common areas.
- All necessary kitchen supplies, pots, plates, cutlery, etc. are provided.
- $825 travel allowance
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
Upload and Match Resume
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
