Vegetation Monitoring Technician
OneEnergy RenewablesMadison, Wisconsin
TEMPORARY
Posted February 27, 2026
$25 - $25/hr
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Job Description
A temporary Vegetation Monitoring Technician responsible for surveying and assessing native prairie vegetation, monitoring invasive species, and evaluating plant communities at solar energy sites across Wisconsin and Minnesota. The role involves fieldwork, data collection using GIS tools, and supporting vegetation management efforts to ensure ecological standards are met.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor vegetation establishment at solar project sites and record observations using ArcGIS Field Maps
- Identify invasive or noxious weed species and monitor their abundance
- Evaluate plant communities within solar arrays through timed meander surveys and quadrat sampling
- Assess pollinator habitat quality by recording blooming species
- Provide management recommendations based on field observations
- Photograph vegetation to document establishment progress
Requirements
- Degree in Restoration Ecology, Conservation Biology, Botany, or related field or currently pursuing a related degree
- Plant identification experience and familiarity with common native prairie plants and noxious or invasive weed species in the Midwest
- Ability to independently travel and access sites of varying terrain across Wisconsin and Minnesota
- Position requires travel up to 80% of working time, and some overnights may be required
- Must carry an active driver’s license with acceptable driving record
- Professional written and verbal communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated with proven ability to take ownership, initiative, and accountability
- Strong organizational skills, resulting in the ability to track vegetation observations across multiple projects
- Demonstrated ability with MS Office, MS Windows, and project tracking software
- Strong attention to detail with a high level of integrity and organizational capacity to manage multiple projects
- Proven ability to provide efficient, timely, and reliable service to internal and external stakeholders
- Willingness to promote a culture of safety when visiting solar sites
Benefits & Perks
Compensation: $25 per hour
Work schedule: Temporary employment from end of April through end of August
Work environment perks: Travel across Wisconsin and Minnesota, access to solar project sites, fieldwork outdoors
Additional benefits: Opportunities to work with native prairie vegetation, contribute to land stewardship and renewable energy projects, use of ArcGIS tools for field surveys, flexible travel requirements up to 80% of working time
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