This seasonal position provides applicants with the opportunity to work in various natural areas throughout the eastern United States with an emphasis on invasive plant management. Invasive Plant Control, Inc. will provide you with the opportunity to conduct intensive habitat rehabilitation of many different native plant communities with the main emphasis in invasive plant management. IPC is a privately owned company considered one of the leaders in the invasive plant control market in the US. IPC emphasizes selective control in natural area settings.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Primary function will be to travel continuously throughout the eastern US as part of an invasive plant management team and utilize a variety of techniques including chemical and mechanical methods to control invasive exotic plants.
TRAVEL:
- Lodging is provided.
- Personal vehicle is encouraged but not required. Team can ride in company trucks
- Food is on your own.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelors Degree in a resource management related field
- Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation.
- Applicants must pass a pre hire drug screening to be considered for employment
- Valid driver's license; good communication skills; good physical condition; ability to work with minimal supervision;
- Ability to travel for long periods of time away from home
- Ability to pass pesticide applicator exams in various states.
- Ability to travel extensively and on short notice.
- Knowledge of current trends in invasive plant management in natural areas.
- Adapt, improvise, and overcome precarious situations.
- Employee will be required to treat all invasive plant species with minimal to no damage to native species in the area.
TRAINING/EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:
Applicant will have the opportunity to participate in seminars or training sessions regarding: Invasive plant removal techniques; first aid; chainsaw and hand-tool safety; pesticide safety; application equipment; ATV use and orienteering when applicable.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.50 - $22.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- This position requires constant travel, 7 days a week. While the work is M-F 40 hours per week, locations are often to far from team members homes to travel home on weekends. Is this a scenario you would be able to work with? Please explain
Education:
Work Location: On the road
