Seasonal Habitat Technician

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Position Summary

The Habitat Program Technician will assist with habitat restoration and management activities on Audubon’s Spring Creek Prairie, including implementing the habitat management plan on diverse habitats associated with the tallgrass prairie. The Habitat Program Technician participates in habitat & Center operations, maintenance, and management. This is a 6-month full-time assignment, planned to start in May and run through October.

This position is on-site at Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center, Denton, Nebraska.

Compensation:

$17.00 / hour

Essential Functions

• Help implement a habitat management plan on all Spring Creek Prairie terrestrial and aquatic habitats.
• Work closely with supervisor, staff, and volunteers.
• Assist with invasive species & woody plant control work using various techniques, including herbicide application.
• Assist with fence repair and livestock handling.
• Assist with trails and ground maintenance.
• Assist with prescribed burn site prep and prescribed burns.
• Assist with equipment or facility maintenance as needed.
• Assist with monitoring species, habitat conditions, trails, and grounds.
• Collaborate with staff, interns, students, and volunteers.
• Collaborate with Audubon colleagues to ensure EDIB principles are incorporated into SCPAC’s habitat programs and operations.
• Support key operational programs & projects as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

• High school diploma and 1-2 years of training in a science-related field or related experience in land management.
• Familiarity with Great Plains plant and animal species as required to complete habitat management activities.
• Ability to operate various types of equipment in a safe and efficient manner (e.g., lawn mower, chainsaw, tractor, two-way radio, ATV, motor vehicles including a pickup and trailer, etc.).
• Experience with herbicide application and best practices; pesticide applicator license preferred.
• Ability to follow instructions from colleagues.
• Ability to perform physically, sometimes under adverse conditions or in inclement weather.
• Ability to transport a minimum of 60 lbs. and stand/walk for long periods regularly.
• Must be able to bend, twist, push, and pull for duties such as constructing fences, using chainsaws, chopping thistles, and other farm-related activities.
• Flexibility and a willingness to work alone, with little supervision, and at irregular hours as projects or weather conditions dictate.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and can provide own transportation when necessary. Mileage reimbursement is provided.

EEO Statement

The National Audubon Society is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, inclusion and equal opportunity and actively seek a diverse pool of candidates in this search.

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