Jekyll Island State Park Authority · Nationwide / location varies · posted yesterday
Job Summary: Under general direction, works under the supervision of the Wildlife Biologist, and Director of Conservation to carry out wildlife and land management activities to monitor priority species and restore priority habitats. Duties within this position will change seasonally based on program needs and the objectives set forth in the Jekyll Island Conservation Plan. This winter seasonal position will primarily perform duties related to conservation's land management. Description of duties: • Contribute to planning and preparing priority habitats for restoration • Native plant propagation in a greenhouse setting • Restoration planting • Invasive plant control • Seed collection of native plants used for regional restoration projects • Native plant identification • Work independently and collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and other departments. • Adapt readily to shifting priorities and dynamic field conditions. • Perform additional duties as assigned by the Wildlife Biologist, Natural Resources Manager, or Director of Conservation. Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in directly related fields (e.g. botany, wildlife management, marine science, ecology, biology, environmental science) preferred with a minimum of one (1) years related experience, including field experience. • Good communication skills, positive demeanor, demonstrated ability to work and solve problems independently, and familiarity with the coastal ecology of the southeast required. • Ability to use a plant key, with knowledge of coastal plant species preferred. • Must have valid driver’s license. Experience driving off road in 4WD vehicles and/or UTV’s preferred. • Experience and/or training working with battery and gas-powered field equipment (e.g., chainsaw, brush cutters) desired. • Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including time outside of normal business hours such as early morning and/or evening. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: • Exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects. • More than 50% of the typical workday will be spent walking. • Between 25 and 50% of the day will be spent lifting, reaching, standing or sitting. • Less than 25% of the day will be spent climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pulling, and grasping. • Sensory abilities required include vision, hearing and touching with more than 50% of the day spent communicating, talking and hearing. • Must have close visual clarity to perform up close work such as working with a computer as well as visual clarity to operate motor vehicles. • Work will be performed both inside and outside. Work maybe subject to extreme cold and extreme heat and high humidity. Work includes exposure to vibrations, hazards, and infectious diseases. • Noise level is considered normal to loud, may require shouting.
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