Field Technician: Grassland Restoration & Park Travel

Austin Peay State University; Tennessee; On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Peay State University’s southeastern Grasslands Institute (SGI) invites applications for a Field Technician position based in Clarksville, TN. The Field Technician will be responsible for restoration and land management work at a diverse array of national parks across the Southern and Eastern US.

The Field Technician will travel extensively, typically working an 8-day-on/6-day-off hitch schedule, with overnight stays and travel expenses covered by grant funds.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of grassland plant species and community types in the southeastern and/or mid-Atlantic United States.
• Knowledge of grassland restoration and reconstruction practices.
• Knowledge of invasive species management.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to challenges.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Implement grassland restoration and reconstruction projects in national parks across the Southern and Eastern US (e.g., invasive species management, treating woody encroachment, site preparation, and planting of restoration seed mixes).
• Plan daily fieldwork activities with the Lead Field Technician.
• Communicate project updates and needs with the Lead Field Technician.
• Assist in gathering written, photographic, and GIS data for each project location.
• Assist in writing and editing management plans for project locations.
• Read relevant materials and protocols.
• Participate in regular team meetings and SGI staff meetings.

Skills

Grassland knowledge

Restoration methods

Invasive species management

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

Austin Peay State University’s southeastern Grasslands Institute (SGI) invites applications for a Field Technician position based in Clarksville, TN. The Field Technician will be responsible for restoration and land management work at a diverse array of national parks across the Southern and Eastern US.

The Field Technician will travel extensively, typically working an 8-day-on/6-day-off hitch schedule, with overnight stays and travel expenses covered by grant funds.