Natural Land Management Technician

Waukesha County Human Resources; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

County vehicle provided during work

On-site parking

Job summary

Waukesha County, through its Natural Resources program, seeks a Natural Land Management Technician to support ecological restoration and resource inventories in county parks. You will assist in invasive species control, planting, and native seeding, while using ESRI GIS for mapping and coordinating with volunteers.

You will lead volunteer crews, provide on-site guidance, and help manage tools, records, and project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current student or recent graduate in Natural Resources, Environmental Studies, Conservation or related field.
• Ability to work on a team or independently on projects.
• Read and understand the Natural Land Management Plan for Waukesha County Park System natural areas.
• Plant identification skills are desired.
• Pesticide applicator license (Right-of-ways & Natural Areas 6.0) is desired and must be obtained within one month of hiring date.
• Experience operating power tools/equipment is desired.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Flexibility to adapt to schedule changes and assist in various park areas.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ecological restoration and natural resource inventories in park areas.
• Assist with GIS mapping of invasive species, rare native plants, and wildlife using ESRI tools.
• Develop natural management work projects with volunteers and execute them on-site.
• Serve as Crew Leader for volunteer projects, greet groups, give instructions, monitor progress, and summarize outcomes.
• Perform regular equipment maintenance and basic small engine care.
• Maintain records of projects, equipment, volunteers, herbicide use, timesheets and related documents.

Skills

Teamwork

Volunteer supervision

Plan reading

Plant identification

Pesticide license desired

Equipment operation

Transportation

Flexibility

Education

Natural Resources/Environmental Studies/Conservation or related field

Job description

SALARY RANGE

$14.15 - $19.70

WORK ASSIGNMENT DETAILS

This position is available for up to 40 hours per week beginning as soon as October 12, 2026, through December 31, 2026. The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. However, the Natural Land Management Technician will be expected to work some evenings and weekends. County Vehicle is provided for use during work hours. Preference will be given to candidates available to work a full 40-hour schedule. However, applicants who can commit to at least 24 hours per week will also be considered.

CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

• Work with Natural Resource Program Coordinator and Natural Land Management Park Maintenance Worker to conduct ecological restoration and natural resource inventories (flora/fauna) of Park System natural areas including, but not limited to, invasive species control, prescribed burning, tree planting, and native seeding.
• Assist with GIS mapping using ESRI applications of invasive species, rare native plants, and wildlife within park system natural areas.
• Work with Natural Land Management Park Maintenance Worker, Volunteer & Community Development Coordinator, Park Foremen and Natural Resource Program Coordinator to develop natural management work projects for volunteer groups. The candidate will help execute these projects in the field either alone or in a group.
• Serve as a Crew Leader for volunteer projects, having a cheery welcoming disposition while greeting groups on site, giving instructions on project details, monitoring work from start to finish, cleaning up afterwards and providing summary of work accomplished to Park staff.
• Conduct regular equipment maintenance including, but not limited to, tool sharpening, cleaning, and basic small engine maintenance.
• Maintain records of natural management project accomplishments, equipment inventory, volunteer records, herbicide usage, Waukesha County forms, timesheets, regular email correspondence, project lists, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Current student or recent graduate in Natural Resources, Environmental Studies, Conservation or related field.

ABILITIES

• Effectively work on a team or independently on projects.
• Engage and oversee individual volunteers and/or groups to complete projects.
• Be able to read and understand the Natural Land Management Plan's for Waukesha County Park System natural areas.
• Plant identification skills are desired.
• Pesticide applicators license (Right-of-ways & Natural Areas 6.0) is desired. Required to obtain within one month of hiring date.
• Experience in the operation of power tools / equipment is desired.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to a schedule that may change weekly, and a willingness to be helpful in various areas of the parks.

ABOUT US

Waukesha County prides itself in operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. With our vision of "Leading the Way", we value teamwork and collaboration, ethics and diversity, communication, efficiency and cost savings, innovation, and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve. Employees are provided professional development opportunities and encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles as we regularly ask ourselves "Is there a better way?"

LOCATION

Located in the City of Waukesha, our campus offers an on-site fitness center, free parking, and easy access to interstate highway systems. Waukesha County offers a perfect blend of urban and rural living where one can enjoy the benefits of quiet rural lake communities or opt for nearby attractions that the greater Milwaukee area offers including vast beach and park systems, public markets, performing arts, music festivals, and sports including the Milwaukee Admirals, Brewers, Bucks, Wave, Marquette University Golden Eagles and the UW-Milwaukee Panthers Basketball programs.

EEO

Waukesha County is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and adheres to all Federal, State and County Equal Employment Opportunity laws, policies, plans, rules, regulations and ordinances. The County recognizes and accepts its important leadership role in providing for equal employment/service opportunities. It is the express policy of Waukesha County to promote equal employment opportunity among all who are employed by Waukesha County and who seek employment with Waukesha County.

For further information visit: https://www.waukeshacounty.gov

The County does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.