Lead Wetland Restoration Technician
Agency: Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation (AmeriCorps)
Location: Reno, NV
Closing Date: None noted
Contact:
Send a cover letter and resume to Wetland Restoration Program Director Elena Larsen at elena@tmparksfoundation.org
Email/call Elena at 775.360.6068 for more information.
Term/Grade: Term (1 Year)
Position Summary:
The Wetland Restoration Lead Technician will primarily assist in the development of the Truckee Meadows Nature Study Area through leadership, research design, field duties, and data collection and analysis.
The AmeriCorps Wetland Restoration Technician will be an essential member of the team for this non-profit organization. This person will implement and support the Wetland Restoration Program. The Wetland Restoration Program aims to restore a decommissioned, city golf course back to a functional wetland system. This AmeriCorps member will assist in restoration through research design, invasive plant removal, native plant establishment, site monitoring, trail maintenance, and community education. Members in this position will have the unique opportunity to lay the foundation for the development of a nature study area in the Truckee Meadows.
Timeline for Service: September 2020- August 2021
Major Duties:
- Facilitate the Wetland Restoration Program;
- Assist members with data collection techniques;
- Monitor accuracy of collected data;
- Coordinate project logistics;
- Facilitate weekly crew meetings and debriefs;
- Remove invasive plant species and other debris;
- Revegetate using both seeds and young plants;
- Trail and bridge maintenance;
- Develop interpretive and educational signage;
- Monitor study plots;
- Collect and analyze data;
- Interact with park visitors
Secondary Responsibilities
- Develop relationships with park visitors;
- Recruit, coordinate, train and retain volunteers;
- Facilitate other interpretive programs such as Truckee Meadows Trails Challenge and Discover Your Parks walks
See full announcement and apply here.
