What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Conservation Specialist position at Student Conservation Association?
Job Overview
As an Invasive Species Management Individual Placement with the Student Conservation Association, you will play a crucial role in protecting and preserving our nation's natural resources. This position offers excellent entry-level skills and exposure to land management techniques.
Schedule and Hours
This 24-week appointment will take place from May to October and involves working 40 hours per week. Participants must be capable of carrying 40 pounds and navigating to sites across a large geographic area.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Mapping current extent of invasive plants on or near FWS lands; Identifying non-native/invasive species; Operating ATVs/UTVs; Operating brush saws; Using backpack sprayer or other herbicide application tools
Marginal Duties
Maintaining equipment and vehicles
Required Qualifications
As an Invasive Species Management Individual Placement with the Student Conservation Association, you will play a crucial role in protecting and preserving our nation's natural resources. This position offers excellent entry-level skills and exposure to land management techniques.
Schedule and Hours
This 24-week appointment will take place from May to October and involves working 40 hours per week. Participants must be capable of carrying 40 pounds and navigating to sites across a large geographic area.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Mapping current extent of invasive plants on or near FWS lands; Identifying non-native/invasive species; Operating ATVs/UTVs; Operating brush saws; Using backpack sprayer or other herbicide application tools
Marginal Duties
Maintaining equipment and vehicles
Required Qualifications
- Valid driver's license
- Comfortable using herbicides (all necessary protective gear will be provided)
- Capable of working outdoors, in remote locations
- Capable of carrying 40 pounds
- Ability to navigate to sites across a large geographic area
