Responsibilities
- Assist with the construction and implementation of ecological restoration projects including but not limited to native tree and shrub planting, seeding, erosion control measures, etc.
- Assist with installation of stream bank stabilization projects including bioengineering techniques, coir logs, soil lifts, brush bundles, erosion control blanket, etc.
- Conduct herbicide application to invasive species, knowledge of invasive plant species, and treatment methods.
- Identification of native plants and knowledge of native plant communities.
- Work under physically demanding conditions in variable weather and sometimes difficult terrain.
- Technicians may be required to spend multiple nights per week out of town working at remote locations and to work irregular hours (30-55 hours per week, with overtime pay for more than 40 hours a week).
Minimum Qualifications
- Must hold a valid Driver's License.
- May also be required to complete commercial driving requirements at the 10,000-26,000 lb. classification.
- Technicians will be required to obtain Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License for herbicide application.
Desired Qualifications
- Standard First Aid, CPR, and Pesticide Applicator's License are preferred.
- Experience supervising field crews of 2-6 team members.
- 2-3 years of ecological restoration related work experience and experience with herbicide application a plus.
- Ability to identify native and non-native plant and animal species.
- GPS/ArcPad experience is a plus.
- Positive, flexible, team-oriented attitude, with the willingness and desire to work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to work well independently and with a diverse, multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment.
- Experience with computers and Microsoft Office software.
- Drive and operation of trucks with trailers, ATVs/UTVs tractors w/ attachments, skid steers, chainsaws, brushcutters, and small engines/pumps.
GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.