JOB TITLE: Invasive Species Crew Boss LOCATION: Sandy Creek, NY The Invasive Species Crew Boss will oversee the Eastern Lake Ontario and Tug Hill invasive plant species inventory and management program. The Crew Boss will inventory and map terrestrial and aquatic plants including but not limited to phragmites, glossy buckthorn, pale swallow-wort, purple loosestrife, and water chestnut in ecologically significant areas along Eastern Lake Ontario. The Crew Boss will also build upon past efforts to control pale-swallow-wort on private and public lands in the Tug Hill Plateau region. Management of these early detection/rapid response species will be conducted using pulling, mowing and/or herbicide spraying techniques. The successful candidate will supervise daily field operations for NNY projects, including other staff and volunteers. This position will require a commitment of up to 35 hours per week from mid-May through October, with occasional weekends. Housing provided.
Basic qualifications include: a high school diploma and one years training in science-related field; familiarity recognizing New York flora and fauna; experience operating various types of equipment (ATV, 4-wheel drive truck, canoe); and experience performing physical work. The essential function is to participate in invasive species identification, mapping and control, including: removing invasive species and/or conducting ecological monitoring; maintaining tools and equipment in good working condition; treating pale swallow-wort and other invasive species through mowing, hand-pulling, and herbicide treatment; overseeing daily invasive species field operations and other project staff. Required (please see full announcement on-line for complete list): Experience with ecosystem restoration, invasive species control and herbicide control techniques; ability to recognize plant species as required after field training to complete control activities; ability to operate various types of equipment in a safe and efficient manner (e.g.; brush hog, ATV, 4-wheel drive truck, two-way radio, portable hand and back-pack sprayers); ability to supervise seasonal employees with little invasive species management experience; ability to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision; valid drivers license and clean driving record. Please go to http://www.nature.org/careers/ and click on how to apply and view positions to see the full announcement (Job ID 11743) 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. Application deadline is midnight February 23, 2010. The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
