Seasonal Restoration Technician

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

This is a seasonal part time position at Armand Bayou Nature Center in southeast Harris County, Texas. ABNC is one of the largest urban nature centers in America. This position will work in the stewardship department helping restore and manage the three ecosystems ABNC encompasses. The focus of this position is ecological restoration as described in the ABNC Natural Resource Management Plan. Technicians will gain experience in plant identification, plant propagation, and wetland restoration. Technicians will also assist with supervision of volunteer work crews. Please visit our website at www.abnc.org for more information about the preserve and Management Plan. Applications are being accepted until May 31, 2016.

DUTIES

• Habitat restoration including exotic vegetation control through herbicide application, prescribed fire, tractor mowing, native plant propagation, and planting
• Maintenance of equipment
• Wetland restoration including tidal marsh planting and management of native plant nursery
• Assist volunteer work groups in support of the above activities: Prairie Friday and Stewardship Saturday

QUALIFICATIONS:

• One year of college is preferred in the field of natural resource science and management, botany, wildlife ecology, or related field
• Have the ability to maintain a positive attitude in the presence of extreme heat, humidity, and mosquitoes. Have a love for the outdoors and the environment
• Proven ability to work safely
• Flexible, able to work in pairs or in a team setting, with a wide variety of people
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Valid Texas driver’s license
• U.S. Citizen or valid work document
• Employment subject to acceptable criminal background check

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Driving and operating tractors and attachments
• Operating chainsaws
• Driving ATV/4wheel drive vehicles
• Spraying herbicide

Please send resume to zach@abnc.org.
No phone calls please.