Program Technician, Invasive Species

Irvine Ranch Conservancy • Irvine, CA

17h • 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 insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• 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