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Vegetation Management: Brush clearing, herbicide application, prescribed burning
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- HS Diploma. Those with Bachelor’s degree OR related field experience (forestry, biology, agriculture or other natural resources-related field) will be given preference.
- Ability to perform physical work, sometimes under adverse conditions or in inclement weather;
- Ability to operate various types of equipment in a safe and efficient manner (e.g.; chainsaw, brush saw, UTV, water pumps, herbicide sprayers, etc.);
- Possess, or ability to obtain, related licenses such as first aid, CPR, basic wildland firefighter 130/190 etc. (provided by NLM, if needed)
- Possess, or ability to obtain possession of, IL Department of Agriculture Commercial Pesticide Operator’s license
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or one or more years of experience in natural resources related field
REQUIRED
- Personal pair of steel toe boots
- Leather gloves
*All other personal protective equipment supplied by employer: i.e. disposable ear plugs, chainsaw chaps, hard hat, etc
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT
The candidate may work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances. These conditions require:
- considerable physical exertion and/or muscular strain
- 8 -10 hour days in isolated settings
- occasional overnight stays in hotels
- ability to tolerate insects, poison ivy, and other unpleasant aspects of nature