| Description |
| | | | The Nature Conservancy is the world’s leading conservation organization, working in all 50 states and more than 33 countries. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. | | | ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS | | | The Conservation Practitioner II is part of a team who will eradicate invasive, exotic plants from state parks and natural areas within the River to River Cooperative Weed Management Area (CWMA). The River to River CWMA includes 11 counties (Alexander, Gallatin, Hardin, Jackson, Johnson, Massac, Pope, Pulaski, Saline, Williamson and Union) in southern Illinois. The Conservation Practitioner II will implement invasive, exotic plant management control methods using integrated pest management strategies. Control strategies will include manual, mechanical, prescribed fire and chemical techniques. This position will use the Weed Information Management System, which is a Microsoft Access-based relational database application that is designed to assist natural resource managers in invasive species management. Accurate and detailed data collection is a significant part of this effort. This position is expected to be a short-term position lasting one year.
This may include one or more of the following functions:
• Removes exotic species using manual, mechanical, prescribed fire and chemical techniques
• Documents stewardship activities and/or monitors species using computers and handheld electronic equipment
• Assists with prescribed burns
• Maintains tools and equipment
• Assists with reporting
• Assists with research and gathering of information on invasive species for development of web pages | | | BASIC QUALIFICATIONS | | | • High school diploma and 1 year of training in science-related field or related experience in land management.
• Experience recognizing plant and animal species.
• Experience operating various types of equipment.
• Experience performing physical work. | | | ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION | | | • Experience working with or knowledge of natural systems. Ability to recognize plant and animal species as required to complete preserve management activities.
• Ability to operate various types of equipment in a safe and efficient manner (e.g.; chainsaw, two-way radio, ATV, 4-wheel drive vehicle, brushcutter, etc)
• Ability to follow instructions from colleagues
• Ability to perform physical work, sometime under adverse conditions or in inclement weather such as carrying up to 40 lbs. up to 5 miles over steep terrain for 7 hours/day
• Willingness and ability to travel locally (within 60 miles)
• Ability and willingness to have a varying and flexible work schedule
• Ability to obtain herbicide license within 2 weeks of hire date
• Ability to obtain proper fire certification including S130/190 and I100
• Valid driver’s license
• PC familiarity, including using a database to maintain preserve records, use of the internet, GPS experience preferred
• Basic knowledge of GIS and using a PDA with ArcPad.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT:
The Conservation Practitioner II may work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances. These conditions:
• require considerable physical exertion and/or muscular strain
• present frequent possibility of injury
• require long hours in isolated settings | | | HOW TO APPLY | | | To apply for job 11328, please submit 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.
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