Park Natural Lands Technician & Volunteer Crew Lead

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

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.