Apr 3, 2023 10:15 am31 views
The USDA is seeking qualified and self-motivated individuals to work as seasonal Spongy Moth Trappers, setting,
servicing, and removing traps throughout a multiple-county area within Illinois. Additional duties include plan
routes, follow trap assignment maps, assemble gypsy moth traps, contact property owners, prepare weekly reports,
collect and record accurate data, use ESRI Field Maps Data Collection application with Global Position System
(GPS) unit, upload trapping data to database, correct data errors, assist in mitigation treatments, communicate
regularly and as directed by supervisor, assist with additional survey programs as needed. The following abilities
are important: work independently, prioritize work, good verbal communication skills, ability and willingness to
interact with public, learn simple insect identification, practice safe driving habits, drive up to approximately 250
miles per day, work outdoors in rugged terrain and commitment to work through the season. These positions
require very responsible individuals.