Natural Resource Management Technician

Conservation Maven; Charlottesville (VA); Sur place; USD 23 000 - 26 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Virginia Forestry and Wildlife Group in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Natural Resource Management Technician for field work on a small crew. Responsibilities include invasive species control, forest management, habitat establishment, and biodiversity restoration; work involves planting, surveys, and habitat assessments.

Strong communication with landowners and agencies is essential. Applicants should be enrolled or recently graduated from a Natural Resources program and be prepared for

Qualifications

• Pursuing or holding an undergraduate degree in forestry, wildlife, or botany.
• Experience with field equipment and basic GIS is preferred.
• Ability to obtain Virginia Pesticide Applicator license.

Responsabilités

• Implement invasive species control and forest management.
• Establish and maintain wildlife habitat and biodiversity restoration.
• Plant trees and shrubs; conduct field surveys and assessments.
• Communicate effectively with principals, staff and clients.

Connaissances

GIS

ESRI

Plant ID

Safety training

Equipment handling

Formation

Natural Resources degree

Outils

Backpack sprayers

String trimmers

Chainsaws

Description du poste

### Natural Resource Management TechnicianSave JobVirginia Forestry and Wildlife GroupCharlottesville,Virginia| | || --- | --- || Job Type | Permanent || Salary | $17 - $19 per hour || Min. Experience | 0 - 1 year |The technician will be part of a field management crew. Activities will include (but are not limited to) the implementation of natural resource management activities: primarily invasive species control, forest management, wildlife habitat establishment and maintenance, tree/shrub/plug planting, field surveys and assessments, and biodiversity restoration work. Excellent communication with company principals, staff and clients (private landowners, public agencies and non-profit organizations) is an important part of the position. Training in the field will be a major part of this position – safe and effective use of herbicide in a restoration setting, natural lands management goals and methods, native and invasive plant identification skills.**Education**Applicants should be enrolled or recently graduated from an undergraduate program in a Natural Resources discipline (forestry, wildlife, botany, etc.) in either a two-year technical program or four-year university.**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities*** Knowledge of safe use, operation, and preventive maintenance of common equipment such as backpack sprayers, string trimmers and chainsaws* Knowledge of GIS and ESRI products preferred* Knowledge of plant identification tools and ability to identify native and invasive plants or a desire to learn to do so (training provided)* Ability to obtain and maintain Virginia Pesticide Applicator’s license via Virginia Forestry and Wildlife Group* Knowledge of and comfort using herbicides in a restoration setting (training provided)* Exposure to heat, biting insects, snakes and other wildlife should be anticipated* Ability to maintain a good attitude and composure under stressful conditions, and to effectively work with others* Applicants should be physically fit and willing to work in a diversity of outdoor habitats and situations including mountainous terrain**Location**Virginia Forestry and Wildlife Group is based out of Albemarle County. The successful applicant should find housing close to Charlottesville or Albemarle County to facilitate efficient travel and work schedule. Most work will be within 1.5 hours of the office, but occasional overnight trips are possible.How To ApplyEmail resume and references to Virginia Forestry and Wildlife Group at: [e-mail] you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.| | || --- | --- || Category | Forestry , General / Stewardship , Restoration , Wildlife || Tags | GIS |