JOB TITLE: Alvar Ecological Restoration Crew Member LOCATION: Pulaski, NY
The Alvar Ecological Restoration Crew Member will work to control highly invasive plant species that threaten globally rare grassland, woodland, and pavement barren habitats at the Chaumont Barrens Preserve, Chaumont, NY. The Crew Member will document all applications to control terrestrial plants including pale swallow-wort, honeysuckle and common buckthorn, and garlic mustard to help prepare state mandated application reports. Photo documentation and GPS technology will be used to locate previous control locations and to aid in monitoring long-term treatment success. The Crew Member will often work without direct supervision and in a very remote location. Applicants should have a commitment to conservation, recent course work in ecology or experience with natural resource management. This position will require a commitment of up to 35 hours per week from June through August, with occasional weekends. Basic qualifications include: high school diploma and at least one years training in science-related field or related experience in land management; familiarity recognizing New York flora and fauna; experience operating various types of land management equipment; experience performing physical work. Essential functions of this position are to, in cooperation with lead staff, use herbicides to treat swallow-wort and other selected invasive plants in high priority landscape sites of Northern New York; draft fieldwork reports that are required to remain in compliance with NYS Certified Pesticide Applicator regulations; work closely with lead staff to schedule his/her work for the most timely and efficient treatment of targeted species. Required (please see full announcement on-line for complete list): Ability to recognize plant species 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, two-way radio, portable hand and back-pack sprayers); ability to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision; ability to perform physical work, sometime under adverse conditions or in inclement weather; valid drivers license and clean driving record; reliable transportation to get to job sites. Preferred but not required: Experience with ecosystem restoration, invasive species control and herbicide control techniques; NYS Certified Pesticide Applicator or Technician License. Please go to http://www.nature.org/careers/ and click on how to apply and view positions to see the full announcement (Job ID 11745) 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.
