Invasive Species Technician - Giant Hogweed | Hobart and William Smith Colleges - Military Veterans
at Herc - Upstate New York
Invasive Species Technician - Giant Hogweed $Header Location: Syracuse, NY and Avon, NY Open Date: $OpenDate Description Current positions are available for in Syracuse and Avon, NY through a partnership with the Finger Lakes Institute at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in conjunction with the Finger Lakes PRISM. The position's duties involve fieldwork on both public and private lands; mapping infestations, collecting site information, surveying for plants and implementing manual and chemical control of giant hogweed. Appropriate safety equipment and safety training will be provided at the outset of employment. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Communication and Permissions: Contact property owners to secure permission for survey and control activities. Site Location and Mapping: Utilize maps and GIS products to identify specific control sites accurately. Manual Control of Giant Hogweed: Execute labor-intensive manual control for sites with fewer than 100 plants, involving cutting taproots with a shovel. Chemical Control Implementation: Under certified supervision, apply Accord XRT II using backpack sprayers as per label instructions for effective giant hogweed control. Comprehensive Site Management: Safely remove and dispose of all giant hogweed flower/seed heads, conduct additional plant scouting within a 500-square foot radius, perform field surveys with GPS, and maintain detailed digital records of control activities. OTHER INFORMATION This is a seasonal (summer), non-benefits-eligible position. Position is based out of New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation Syracuse and Avon offices; crews will meet each morning and drive to worksites throughout the Finger Lakes region. The Finger Lakes PRISM is one of eight PRISMs supported via funding from the New York State Environmental Protection Fund as administered by NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation. This position description is not all-inclusive as other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned. Pay range is $18.00 - $19.50 per hour. Qualifications $Qual Application Instructions $Apply For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/141405 $EOE Copyright 2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-7adf9217a07de64481a46874bf3e479a
Geneva, NY
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