Seasonal Field Technician

Milwaukee County Wisconsin • Milwaukee, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Seasonal Field Technician assists the Natural Areas Program staff in the management of 10,000 acres of diverse natural areas within the Milwaukee County Park System. The position works on a wide variety of land management activities with special emphasis on invasive species control, natural resource inventories, wildlife habitat management, and community engagement as it relates to ecological restoration-oriented projects.

Requirements

• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Possession of a valid United States Driver’s License, able to be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of a High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Able to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Invasive Species Management: Habitat Improvement projects that include but are not limited to cutting of woody material and herbicide applications.
• Wildlife Surveys: Nest box monitoring, migratory and breeding bird surveys, odonate surveys, and bumble bee surveys.
• Vegetative Mapping: Field surveys using ArcGIS Field Maps to inventory rare plant populations, invasive species, tree inventories, and vegetative community types.
• Native Plant Installation: Assist with reforestation, native seed collection, and pollinator garden projects.
• Weed-out Participant: Participate in Park People Weed-Out workday efforts in spring and fall. This may require working on select weekends.
• Education and Outreach: Assist with community-based education events and citizen-based natural areas restoration projects.
• Equipment Maintenance: Assist with maintaining the Natural Areas equipment cache and make sure it is functional and in good repair.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED