Temp Conservation Tech II

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Minimum Qualifications:  1 year experience OR 1 year coursework/training in fisheries management, natural resources, biology, and/or agriculture.  

Preferred Qualification: Bachelor's degree in wildlife, fisheries, natural resources or biology. Applicants with Pesticide Applicators license and Class A CDL license with O endorsement preferred. Driver’s license required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Knowledge of wildlife habitat management principles, goals and objectives. Ability to communicate effectively, work with little supervision and with a variety of staff. Computer skills (Excel, Word, ArcMap/GIS) highly desirable. Knowledge of and ability to operate tractors, All Terrain Vehicles (ATV's), chainsaws, and farm equipment.

Natural Resource Management
Hazard Tree Management
Park Landscape Management

Pesticide applicator license is preferred.

JOB DUTIES:
Under general direction of Northeast Region Superintendent and area Park Superintendents, the position will assist in the implementation of a wide-variety of land management activities. These activities will include prescribed burning, control of noxious weeds/invasive species, woodland management, seeding, seed harvest, and related conservation practices. Position will assist with entering data, creating maps, creating plans, etc. in ArcMap/ArcGIS.

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