Biological Field Technician (Seasonal)

GEI Consultants; Allendale Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An ecological consulting firm in Michigan is seeking a Technician for ecological restoration projects. Responsibilities include planting, erosion control, and herbicide application on invasive species. Candidates must hold a valid driver's license and be capable of working in physically demanding conditions. Experience with native and non-native plant identification is preferred. This position may require traveling to remote locations and working irregular hours.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Driver's License.
• Must obtain Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License.
• Preferred Standard First Aid and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ecological restoration projects implementation.
• Conduct herbicide application on invasive species.
• Work under physically demanding conditions.

Skills

Knowledge of invasive plant species

Ability to identify native and non-native species

Experience with GPS/ArcPad

Experience with Microsoft Office

Positive team-oriented attitude

Tools

Trucks with trailers

ATVs/UTVs

Chainsaws

Brushcutters

Skid steers

Job description

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.