Seasonal Field Technician

Milwaukee County • Milwaukee, WI

21h • $16 - $24

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.
• Appointee must establish residency in the state of Wisconsin within six months of start date and maintain such residency during incumbency.

Responsibilities

• Habitat Improvement projects that include but are not limited to cutting of woody material and herbicide applications.
• Nest box monitoring, migratory and breeding bird surveys, odonate surveys, and bumble bee surveys.
• Field surveys using ArcGIS Field Maps to inventory rare plant populations, invasive species, tree inventories, and vegetative community types.
• Assist with reforestation, native seed collection, and pollinator garden projects.
• Participate in Park People Weed-Out workday efforts in spring and fall. This may require working on select weekends.
• Assists with community-based education events and citizen-based natural areas restoration projects.
• 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