Invasive Plant Control & Habitat Restoration Tech

Student Conservation Association, Inc; Morris (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defensive Driving Training

Off-Road Vehicle Safety

AmeriCorps: Not Eligible

Health Insurance

Job summary

The Student Conservation Association, Inc is seeking a member to support invasive plant control on National Wildlife Refuge System lands in western Minnesota, mainly within the Big Stone-Morris Complex. Duties include herbicide and mechanical control, mapping invasive locations, and assisting with data management and reporting.

Location is Morris, MN, with a 40-hour work week from October 19, 2026 to May 14, 2027.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license.
• Experience safely mixing and applying herbicide is preferred.
• ORUV operation and trailering experience is preferred.
• Understanding of FieldMaps, Survey123, ArcPro is preferred.
• Ability to work independently is preferred.
• Public Land Corps Authority eligibility (16–30 years, or 35 or younger for veterans). Citizens or permanent residents of the United States.

Responsibilities

• Control invasive plants with herbicide and mechanical methods; survey, map and record location and extent of invasives.
• Survey, map and record native habitats where invasives are located.
• Assist with GIS data management and reporting.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Experience safely mixing and applying

ORUV operation and trailering

Ability to work independently

Tools

FieldMaps

Survey123

ArcPro

Job description

The Student Conservation Association, Inc is seeking a member to support invasive plant control on National Wildlife Refuge System lands in western Minnesota, mainly within the Big Stone-Morris Complex. Duties include herbicide and mechanical control, mapping invasive locations, and assisting with data management and reporting.

Location is Morris, MN, with a 40-hour work week from October 19, 2026 to May 14, 2027.