What are the responsibilities and job description for the Invasive Species Program Coordinator position at Vets Hired?
Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinates the implementation of management strategies related to the control and prevention of invasive plant and wildlife species within the Parks system.
- Develops tools and strategies for prioritizing invasive species control projects and coordinates the deployment of resources needed to successfully achieve management objectives.
- Strategizes and develops integrated pest management (IPM), including the use of mechanical and chemical control techniques.
- Leads the contracting process with third-party vendors to plan and implement contracted invasive species control projects and is responsible for conducting the necessary oversight and quality assurance monitoring to ensure that control projects complete the defined objectives and follow accepted protocols / regulations.
- Assists with or leads staff, volunteers, and external partners in on-the-ground implementation of invasive species control efforts using a variety of tools and techniques.
- Assumes responsibility for the procurement, safe storage, maintenance, and diligent recording / reporting of approved herbicides and tools / equipment used to successfully complete invasive species control objectives.
- Utilizes GPS / GIS tools and platforms to implement field mapping and tracking strategies.
- Oversees the part-time Assistant Coordinator position, requiring effective prioritization, direction, and communication to ensure efficient use of their time.
- Serves as a contact point for current / future partnerships with cooperating government agencies, non-government organizations, and volunteer groups.
- Serves as a subject matter expert to guide, review, and approve work completed by staff, contracted services, and additional stakeholders.
- Oversees the preparation, maintenance, and / or distribution of correspondence, reports, documents, system information, and other related communication materials.
- Develops and delivers educational public outreach campaigns, programs, presentations, and / or informational literature (i.e., flyers, brochures, newsletters, signage, etc.) geared toward informing citizens about the threat of invasive species.
Typical Qualifications
Education and Experience :
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Preferred Qualifications :
Additional Information
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
ADA and Other Requirements
Positions in this class typically require : standing, walking, fingering, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Light Work :
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and / or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Working Conditions :
Work is routinely performed in an indoor, office environment.
