Employment Opportunity at Leelanau Conservancy
Employment Opportunity at the Leelanau Conservancy:
Early Detection/Rapid Response Crew Leaders and Members.
Project Description: The Leelanau Conservancy is a member of the Eastern Lake Michigan Coastal Invasives project which continues and expands an effort begun in 2010 to survey for, apply treatment to, and follow-up monitor invasive terrestrial plant populations along 400 miles of dune, wetland, and coastal forest ecosystems. The project targets a number of invasive species, ranging from well-established invaders like giant reed (Phragmites australis) to relative newcomers such as blue lyme grass (Leymus arenarius) and Japanese knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum). These job descriptions are for positions offered by the Leelanau Conservancy for the 2012 field season running 20 weeks from earlyMay to early September.
Essential Functions: Members of the early detection/rapid response teams will conduct survey activities for a variety of targeted species on public, private, and conserved lands along Eastern Lake Michigan in Leelanau County. Individuals will then carry out treatment on documented populations using appropriate treatment methods. Following treatment, crew members will assist in implementing monitoring of treatment success and potential species spread. These “ED/RR” teams will be comprised of a two crew members and one crew leader. In addition to the tasks listed above, crew leaders will be responsible for assisting in developing seasonal work plans with project managers, recording and communicating activities and outcomes, and managing the logistics of day-to-day crew operations over a large area and multiple work sites.
Basic Qualifications (Hiring 1 Crew Leader):
- B.S. in biological sciences or natural resources with successful biological management work experience in the field, or combination of successful biological management work experience in the field and college course work in biological sciences or natural resources.
Preferred Qualifications (Crew Leader):
- Leadership skills and experience supervising a crew in field situations
- Experience with ecosystem restoration, invasive species control, and herbicide application
- Experience or ability to safely use and maintain tools and equipment
- Familiarity withMichiganflora
- Experience with GPS usage and GIS software/mapping
- Good interpersonal skills – ability to work in a group setting
- Ability to work without direct supervision
Crew Leader Compensation: $13.50/hour
Application Due: March 7th, 2012
Basic Qualifications (Hiring 2 Crew Members):
- High school diploma and 6 months related experience
- Experience operating various types of equipment
- Experience performing physical work
Preferred Qualifications (Crew Member):
- Familiarity withMichiganflora
- Experience with GPS usage and mapping
- Good interpersonal skills – ability to work in a group setting
- Ability to work without direct supervision
Crew Member Compensation: $12.00/hour
Application Due: March 16th, 2012
Send Cover Letter and Resume to:
Jenee Rowe
Director of Conservancy Owned Lands
P.O. Box1007, Leland, MI. 49654
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