Conservation Field Tech — Invasive Plant Specialist

American Conservation Experience; Austwell (TX); On-site; USD 1,365,000 - 1,474,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Gear reimbursement

Training & orientation

Job summary

American Conservation Experience, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, seeks two Members for invasive plant management, long-term monitoring, and biology support at Aransas National Wildlife Refuge in Austwell, TX.

Positions include guidance from FWS staff, fieldwork Monday–Friday with potential weekend work, and a living allowance while housing is provided at no cost. Start date is September 28, 2026 with a March 12, 2027 end date.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship provided.
• Able to work independently or in a small team.
• Valid driver’s license with insurable record; 21+ to drive.
• Willing to pass criminal history checks.
• Able to hike long distances in varied terrain in hot, humid conditions.
• Experience with invasive plant management using mechanical and chemical methods.
• Knowledge of plant identification.
• S-212 Chainsaw certification.
• Experience driving 4WD trucks/ATVs/UTVs.

Responsibilities

• Support invasive plant management and herbicide treatments.
• Monitor and map treated areas and collect data using iPads and GPS.
• Assist with other invasives and biology tasks as assigned.
• Operate 4WD trucks/UTVs safely and support field teams.

Skills

Biology

Botany

Natural Resource Management

Plant identification

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Chainsaw certification

4WD/ATV operation

Job description

American Conservation Experience, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, seeks two Members for invasive plant management, long-term monitoring, and biology support at Aransas National Wildlife Refuge in Austwell, TX.

Positions include guidance from FWS staff, fieldwork Monday–Friday with potential weekend work, and a living allowance while housing is provided at no cost. Start date is September 28, 2026 with a March 12, 2027 end date.