Invasive Species & Habitat Restoration Technician

Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County is seeking a part-time Environmental Technician to provide technical support for managing natural lands, focusing on invasive plant management and habitat restoration, using chemical and mechanical methods while protecting native species.

You will document treatments with GPS and GIS tools, assist with planting native species, and participate in prescribed burns and general land maintenance under the Sustainability Department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with six months of outdoor work experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain Georgia Commercial Pesticide Applicator License within 6 months.
• Must work safely with pesticides and outdoor equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for management of natural lands, including invasive plant management and habitat rehabilitation.
• Conduct invasive plant management using chemical and mechanical methods with minimal damage to native species.
• Geospatial documentation of herbicide treatments and habitat management using GPS, Survey123, and GIS tools.
• Assist with restoration activities and monitoring, including planting native species.
• Assist with prescribed burns by preparing fire breaks and participating as needed.
• Assist with habitat maintenance such as debris removal and perimeter marking.
• May assist with or lead guided field trips on ACC-owned conservation lands.

Skills

Habitat management

Invasive species

Plant identification

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GPS

Survey 123

ESRI GIS

Job description

Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County is seeking a part-time Environmental Technician to provide technical support for managing natural lands, focusing on invasive plant management and habitat restoration, using chemical and mechanical methods while protecting native species.

You will document treatments with GPS and GIS tools, assist with planting native species, and participate in prescribed burns and general land maintenance under the Sustainability Department.