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Job Description
A hands-on, outdoor-focused restoration technician role involving ecological restoration projects such as stream restoration, invasive species management, planting, and monitoring, with opportunities for training and career growth in environmental restoration.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate specialized equipment such as trucks, UTVs, brush cutters, chainsaws, and GPS systems in the field
- Identify native and invasive plant species to guide restoration efforts
- Apply herbicides to manage invasive species and support ecosystem restoration
- Participate in planting and seeding projects to restore natural habitats
- Assist with vegetation monitoring, stream maintenance, and invasive species management
Requirements
- Preferably have 1 year of field experience working in the natural resources industry.
- High School degree or equivalent.
- Reliable means of transportation to get to the field office.
- Keen interest in natural resources and outdoors.
- Confidence in your physical and mental ability to effectively work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Ability to walk in various streams, wetlands, up and down hills, and other rugged terrain.
- Ability to work long hours outdoors and in inclement weather.
- Willingness to operate a variety of specialized equipment including large trucks, UTVs, brush cutters, cutting tools, and chainsaws.
- Ability to use GPS mapping systems to navigate and document work.
- Experience with backpack and hand sprayers for herbicide application.
- Ability to perform basic equipment maintenance and upkeep.
- Ability to identify native and invasive plant species.
- Experience mixing and applying herbicides for managing invasive species (at least 1 year).
- Experience performing planting and seeding techniques (at least 1 year).
- Ability to read and understand project plans, details, and specifications.
- Possession of or ability to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Technician Apprentice License in applicable categories.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range not specified
Work schedule: Full-Time Temporary position until late November
Work environment perks: Outdoor work, operating specialized equipment, travel within VA, MD, and DC with overnight stays
Additional benefits: Training and opportunities for commercial applicator licenses, on-site education, exposure to various projects, potential for progression
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