Seasonal Hourly Shift - Natural Resources Technician

About This Role

This is an entry-level technical position assisting Natural Resources Planners in the management of natural resources, which may include identifying and collecting water quality data, operating equipment to create habitat, and inspecting sites for compliance.

Responsibilities

• Identify and collect basic water quality data, such as temperature, pH level, flow, depth and width measurements
• Collect habitat data, such as forest type, age or class distribution
• Operate various types of equipment to create habitat for a variety of aquatic and terrestrial species
• Work with permit holders to identify and mark hazard trees for removal
• Access public and private properties to inspect sites for compliance and identify violations of applicable laws, regulations, or permit conditions
• Operate or ride in motorized and non-motorized watercraft, including boats and kayaks, and work safely and effectively in and around aquatic environments
• Maintain and repair equipment, nest boxes and facilities
• Assist higher level professional staff in developing natural resource management plans
• Assist in conducting inventories of game and fish populations
• Assist higher level staff in providing assistance to landowners in regard to wildlife habitat improvement, nuisance wildlife management and best management practices
• Assist with presentations to various public or private civic and recreational groups

Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects
• Ability to do repetitive bending and stooping
• Ability to climb ladders and operate heavy equipment

Qualifications

• Completion of 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university, with 12 credit hours in biology, biochemistry, environmental science, forest technology, arboriculture, aquaculture, natural science, natural resources management, botany, marine biology, marine ecology, physical oceanography, ichthyology, fisheries management, wildlife management, zoology, or a natural resources management related field of study
• One year of experience performing technical biological work in the field of forestry, arboriculture, wildlife, aquaculture, natural resources management, or fisheries.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of natural resources conservation and management principles and practices
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to use or operate tools, equipment and machines
• Ability to perform field assignments and related office work with other employees
• Ability to obtain a boating license
• Ability to complete administrative tasks using office equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively

Benefits