Oak Openings Restoration Crew Member

Swanton, Ohio, USA

Oak Openings Region of Northwest and Southeast Michigan

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The Oak Openings Restoration Crew Member performs ecological restoration and management activities on TNC, partner, and private properties in the Oak Openings Region of Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan.

The Oak Openings Restoration Crew Member performs ecological restoration and management activities in the Oak Openings Region of Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. This will include invasive plant control by using herbicide and mechanical methods, shrub and tree removal, and may include native seed collecting, mowing, litter clean-up. The Crew Member will be responsible for preparation and maintenance of equipment and tools used in restoration activities. Oak Openings Restoration Crew Members will be supervised by the Oak Openings Restoration Coordinator and the Kitty Todd Preserve Manager and will also be overseen by the Oak Openings Restoration Manager. This is a full-time (35-40 hr/wk), short-term position (~6 months) that involves extensive outdoor physical labor in diverse weather conditions. Preference will be given to applicants with experience applying herbicide to control invasive plants, native seed collecting, and using gas-powered tools such as chainsaws and brushcutters, and experience driving ATVs and UTVs. Willingness to obtain Commercial Pesticide Applicator Licenses in Ohio and Michigan is required. The base of operations is the Kitty Todd Nature Preserve in Swanton, Ohio. However, Crew Members will divide into teams working in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan; please indicate if you have a work location preference in your cover letter.

• Supervises no staff but may oversee other crew members, interns, and volunteers.
• Will work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances.
• Operates vehicles in a safe manner, including on-road and off-road conditions.
• Requires considerable physical exertion and/or muscular strain.
• Requires long hours in isolated outdoor settings.
• May work under infrequent supervision
• Makes day-to-day decisions as delegated by supervisor; consults supervisor on unusual or complex issues.
• Ability to convey work instructions to other restoration crew members.
• Ability to interact with the public and to convey basic natural history and restoration information.
• Ability to function productively as a team member.

• High school diploma or GED and 1 year’s training in science-related field or related experience in land management.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Experience performing physical work.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Must be able to obtain related licenses or certifications (e.g., Commercial Pesticide Applicator License) in the first month of work.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
• 1 - 2 years’ experience in land management or related field.
• Experience identifying plants of Ohio and Michigan, with an emphasis on recognizing differences between natives and invasives.
• Experience operating various types of equipment in a safe and efficient manner (e.g., chainsaw, brushcutter, 4WD truck, UTV, ATV, and larger equipment like tractors and skid steer).
• PC and mobile device familiarity, including hand-held GPS units and data collection apps (e.g., ArcGIS Field Maps).

This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers." To learn more about the Auto Safety Program, visit https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/careers/recruitment/ under the FAQ section.

Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.

This is an hourly position that pays $15 - $17 per hour.

The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan to include employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our benefits in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

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To apply for job ID 51352, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ by 11:59 PM EST on May 2, 2022. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.

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