Seasonal Natural Areas Technician

Jobs Title:
Seasonal Natural Areas Technician

Post Date
2/4/2019

Expiration Date
5/5/2019

Details:
This is a skilled position within the Park District which performs in all areas of the natural areas stewardship program, including but not limited to: natural resource inventory, management, monitoring and protection, invasive plant control, mapping, equipment maintenance, cleaning and other duties necessary for the stewardship natural areas.

Qualifications:
Current or past enrollment in environmental/conservation studies or completion of such course work is preferred, high school diploma required as minimum. Previous experience in natural resource stewardship is useful, but not necessary. Applicants shall possess a strong desire to practice and develop skills necessary for the stewardship of natural areas. Possession of Ohio Department of Agriculture Commercial Pesticide Applicator License helpful, completion of the Trained Service Persons manual required minimally. Valid Ohio Drivers License. Must pass a motor vehicle record check and drug/alcohol urinalysis.

Comments:
• Interest in and support of the Portage Park District mission
• General knowledge and understanding of natural habitats occurring in the Portage County region, with current skills or desire to identify local floral and faunal species
• Knowledge and experience in the proper use and maintenance of appropriate vehicles, tools and equipment related to natural area stewardship, such as: trucks, tractors, chainsaws, mowers, pesticide sprayers, hand tools, power tools.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, pesticide labels, procedure manuals and other educational manuals and instructions.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively, both orally and in writing; take direction and follow instructions.
• General skill with the use of GPS unit, compass and maps, and ability to successfully navigate through natural areas.
• Basic skill with word processing and spreadsheet programs.


Employer:
Portage Park District
Contact:
Bob Lange

Address:
705 Oakwood St., Suite G-4
Ravenna, OH 44266

Work Phone:
3302977728

Email:
admin@portageparkdistrict.org

Website:
http://portageparkdistrict.org/news/notices/

File attached to this ad








JOIN US

Join the people who protect and manage our natural areas.