Program Technician, Invasive Species

Irvine Ranch Conservancy • Irvine, CA

6d • $24 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

IRC has an opening for a full-time Program Technician on the Invasive Species team. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work outdoors and use a variety of skills to protect habitats and improve biodiversity. Depending on the season and the needs of the program, the Program Technician will implement a variety of control methods and techniques on a variety of species, perform invasive species surveys and mapping, and engage with vendors, volunteers, and the public. The Program Technician will work independently under general direction and as part of a team.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of work experience in a related field
• Experience in landscape maintenance, habitat restoration, or similar
• Ability to identify common invasive plants and pests in the field
• Experience with basic methods for controlling invasive plants, including mechanical and chemical
• Experience safely using and maintaining hand tools and equipment such as hoes, shovels, pick mattocks, backpack sprayers, and weed whips
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in an outdoor setting at multiple locations
• Familiarity with the local ecology

Responsibilities

• Implement a variety of control methods and techniques on a variety of species
• Perform invasive species surveys and mapping
• Engage with vendors, volunteers, and the public

Benefits

• paid holidays
• vacation
• sick leave
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
• life and short- and long-term disability insurance
• 401K plan with employer match
• flexible spending account
• dependent care spending plan (FSA)

What This Job Offers

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