JOB TITLE: Tug Hill Seasonal Field Staff LOCATION: Pulaski, NY The Tug Hill Seasonal Field Staff will implement an invasive plant species inventory and management project on the Tug Hill Plateau. Field staff will inventory and map terrestrial and aquatic plants throughout the Tug Hill forests, wetlands, streams, rivers, and rights-of-way, including the Conservancys 15,000-acre Conservation Area. Management of known early detection/rapid response species will also be conducted using pulling, cutting, mowing and/or herbicide spraying techniques. These two positions will require a commitment of at least 35 hours per week from June through August, with occasional weekends. Housing will be provided.
Basic qualifications include: a high school diploma and at least one years training in a science or ecology related field, experience using GPS systems and basic GIS skills, and experience performing physical work. Essential functions of this position are to inventory and manage terrestrial and aquatic invasive plants, including identifying invasive species and recording relevant data such as patch size and location in hand-held GPS units or on data sheets, conducting field work in an organized manner such that all areas designated for mapping or data collection are visited, and implementing invasive species control techniques such as pulling, cutting, and/or herbicide application. Required (please see full announcement on-line for complete list): High school diploma and 1-2 years training in a science or ecology related field; experience working with or knowledge of natural systems; ability to recognize plant species after field training; ability to operate various types of equipment in a safe and efficient manner after training is provided (e.g.; backpack sprayer, chain saw, ATV, two-way radio, 4 wheel drive truck, canoe); valid drivers license and clean driving record. Preferred but not required: Previous experience doing invasive species inventory work. Please go to http://www.nature.org/careers/ and click on how to apply and view positions to see the full announcement and to submit a resume and cover letter as one document. All sections of online application must be completed (e.g. work experience and education, even if information is included in resume) to be considered for a position. This position is posted by Dr. Kristin France, The Nature Conservancy, but I cannot accept e-mail inquiries. Application deadline is midnight February 25, 2010. The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
