Ecological Restoration Crew Member
Closing date: June 23, 2020
All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on June 23, 2020
Term: Temporary
Location: Ohio
Position Summary: The Ecological Restoration Crew Member is a 6-month full-time, short-term position based out of the Northeast Ohio Field Office located near Rock Creek Ohio. The Ecological Restoration Crew Member is part of a 3-person team that supports the implementation of ecological restoration projects throughout Northeast Ohio. Daily activities of the Crew Member will be over seen and directed by the Restoration Team Leader who reports to the Restoration Practitioner. This is primarily a field position working with project partners to survey and control invasive species throughout project sites in Northeast Ohio through chemical and mechanical applications. S/he will also be responsible for equipment preparation, use, and maintenance; use of GPS unit and related devices; accurate record keeping; and other responsibilities as assigned. This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with the Conservancy's Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers." Please see further details in the Auto Safety Program document available at www.nature.org/careers.
Major Duties:
- Use chemical and manual methods to control invasive, non-native plant species.
- Use GPS and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to identify, record and map non-native, invasive species’ presence and locations throughout project sites.
- Excellent communication skills to ensure efficient, effective and safe working conditions with crew members, partners, and the public.
- Use and maintain equipment, vehicles, trailers, GPS units and tools.
- Use of Argo amphibious vehicle in water and on land.
- Distribute educational materials and answer questions from the general public.
- Navigate natural areas with map and compass.
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