Technician, Land Stewardship
Core
Field technician executing science-based land management plans to remove invasive plants, conduct prescribed fires, and maintain habitats at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary.
Role type
Land Stewardship Technician (Field Operations)
Builds
Protected wetland habitats and regional watershed corridors in the Western Everglades
Domain
Conservation / Environmental Management / South Florida Ecosystems
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Invasive plant identification and removal, prescribed fire operations, off-road vehicle operation (ATV/UTV/airboat), herbicide application, field equipment maintenance, GPS navigation, crew leadership
Preferred skills
South Florida ecosystem knowledge, volunteer management, plant and animal identification
Technologies
Boom sprayers, backpack sprayers, chainsaws, weed eaters, tractors, discs, mowers, handheld GPS, GoogleEarth, Survey123, FieldMaps
Responsibilities
Remove invasive and nuisance plants using sprayers and cutting tools; assist with prescribed fire team operations (preparation, ignition, suppression, mop up); maintain fire breaks and trails; operate and maintain off-road vehicles and field equipment; monitor and remove invasive animals; train and oversee volunteers; maintain detailed activity and inventory records.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC