Environmental Restoration Technician (NKU Students Only)

Northern Kentucky University; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated interns for environmental restoration projects. This role involves physically demanding outdoor work, including stream restoration, erosion control, and habitat restoration. Interns will gain hands-on experience while working in natural settings that will be preserved for future generations. Opportunities for advancement are available based on skill development. Ideal candidates are students passionate about environmental science who are eager to make a positive impact in their communities. Join us for a rewarding experience that combines hard work with meaningful contributions to the environment.

Qualifications

• Students pursuing environmental science or natural science degrees preferred.
• Ability to lift over 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Field work includes stream restoration and erosion control.
• Assist with environmental assessments and surveys.

Skills

Physically demanding labor

Environmental restoration

Data processing using Excel

Use of hand or power tools

GPS usage

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Chain saws

Backpack sprayers

Survey equipment

Tablet computers

GIS software

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

Academic year 1-3 days/week; 7.5 hours/day; up to 25 hours/week maximum; Summer semester 1-4 days/week; 7.5 hours/day; up to 35 hours/week maximum: Full days required (9 a.m.-5 p.m.), Monday-Friday. Location: Small Business incubator #2 (Bay 10), 82 Campbell Drive.

Interns working under the direction of CER staff will assist with environmental restoration projects. Most days are labor intensive while working outdoors in all weather conditions. Highly rewarding restoration work in natural settings that will be permanently protected for future generations. Opportunities to advance in pay based upon increasing skills and responsibilities. Highest performing students may be offered up to 35 hours of employment during the Summer semester. Typically hire new technicians each semester and Summer. Hiring decisions finalized about three weeks prior to start of semester/Summer. Challenging conditions include heavy lifting and/or exertion, poison ivy, ticks, heat/cold, etc. Herbicide applicator training and license provided.

Field work typically includes stream restoration (constructing rock structures, stabilizing stream banks), erosion control (installation of erosion control fabric, mulch, and sowing and planting native trees, herbs, and grasses), and riparian habitat restoration (exotic invasive plant species control, tree planting, native seed collection/processing/sowing). May also assist with environmental assessment macroinvertebrates collection, stream habitat assessment, plant surveys, and topographic surveys. Interns may use chain saws, backpack sprayers, hand or power tools, survey equipment, GPS, tablet computers, compact construction equipment. Interns may process data using Excel spreadsheets and/or GIS.

Any student interested in environmental restoration with the desire and ability to perform physically demanding labor is invited to apply. Preference may be given to students pursuing environmental science or natural science degrees with the intention of seeking a career in environmental restoration. Minimum GPA 2.0. Must be able to lift up to and above 50 lbs. Must be able to stand, bend, kneel, and/or walk for an extended period of time. Must have a valid driver's license.

Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.

Northern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. We embrace inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work and seek excellence through diversity among our students, administrators, faculty, and staff. Application by members of diverse groups is encouraged.

Working Title	Environmental Restoration Technician (NKU Students Only)
Department	Center for Environmental Restoration
Type of Work Study	Federal, Institutional
Building/Office Location	CL - Clearview Drive
Work Schedule
Job Description
Primary Responsibilities
Qualifications
Minimum Education	High School Diploma
Pay Rate	$15.00/hr w/opportunities for advancement

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number	20211483
Job Open Date	11/19/2021
Job Close Date
Quick Link	https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/11172