Ecology Field Crew: Invasive Plant Control & Habitat Care

Montgomery Parks; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

Bilingual candidates encouraged

Job summary

Montgomery Parks seeks a Vegetation Ecology Field Crew Member to protect and improve natural areas. Based at Waters House, you will control invasive plants, install natives, conduct vegetation surveys, and support forest/meadow habitats.

You will coordinate field tasks, provide safety direction, operate field equipment, and engage volunteers. Some pesticide work and prescribed fire support may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Four years of progressively responsible groundskeeping/park maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of invasive plants and native species helpful.
• Experience using GPS/mapping tools and vegetation surveys.
• Ability to operate field equipment and vehicles safely.

Responsibilities

• Control non-native invasive plants using approved methods.
• Identify invasive plants and document treatments.
• Install native plants and support habitat restoration.
• Conduct vegetation surveys with GPS and mapping tools.
• Coordinate day-to-day Field Crew assignments.
• Support volunteers and communicate with park visitors about vegetation management.

Skills

Invasive plant control

Native planting

Pesticide handling

Field safety

Plant identification

GPS & mapping

Vehicle operation

Team coordination

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Groundskeeping/park maintenance experience

Tools

CDL

Pesticide Applicator Certification (MD)

Job description

Montgomery Parks seeks a Vegetation Ecology Field Crew Member to protect and improve natural areas. Based at Waters House, you will control invasive plants, install natives, conduct vegetation surveys, and support forest/meadow habitats.

You will coordinate field tasks, provide safety direction, operate field equipment, and engage volunteers. Some pesticide work and prescribed fire support may be required.