1-Year Contract: Lead Aquatic Plant Management Field Ops

Wildlife Management; Boone (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement benefits

Workers’ compensation

General liability protection

Unemployment insurance

Job summary

Wildlife Management Institute in Boone, IA seeks a full-time Aquatic Plant Management Contract Worker for a one-year term. You will lead field surveys, assist with herbicide applications, and support laboratory and SOP development for aquatic plant management across Iowa lakes.

The role requires a biological degree, a valid driver's license, and readiness to work outdoors and irregular hours. Benefits provided by WMI are included.

Qualifications

• Degree in Fisheries, Ecology, or a related field.
• Valid driver's license and 18+ years old.
• Ability to work weekends/nights/outdoors.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy loads.
• Ability to work independently and with the public.

Responsibilities

• Conduct aquatic plant surveys and AIS surveillance.
• Interpret BioBase mapping to guide management strategies.
• Supervise field operations and seasonal staff.
• Assist herbicide applications for curly leaf and brittle naiad.
• Coordinate lab processing of turion samples.
• Develop SOPs for BioBase and update BMPs.
• Monitor water quality during Alum projects.

Skills

Field work

Driver's license

Physical endurance

Independence

Education

Degree in Fisheries, Ecology, Natural Resource Management or related biological discipline

Tools

BioBase software

Field surveying equipment

Job description

Wildlife Management Institute in Boone, IA seeks a full-time Aquatic Plant Management Contract Worker for a one-year term. You will lead field surveys, assist with herbicide applications, and support laboratory and SOP development for aquatic plant management across Iowa lakes.

The role requires a biological degree, a valid driver's license, and readiness to work outdoors and irregular hours. Benefits provided by WMI are included.