Seasonal Invasive Species Technician

Minimum Necessary Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma or GED
• One (1) year field experience or secondary education in ecology or related field
• Willing and able to apply pesticides and obtain a commercial pesticide applicator’s license
• A valid Michigan Operator’s License with the ability to be insured under Tribe’s policy
• Proficiency and demonstrable computer skills with MS Office applications, specifically Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Michigan commercial pesticide applicator’s license, categories 5 and 6
• Proficiency with GPS and GIS

Job Duties:

• Conducts all activities related to removal of invasive plants: maintaining and utilizing equipment for mechanical control in addition to maintaining, mixing, applying, and cleaning herbicides and related equipment for chemical control.
• Assists wildlife biologist(s) with other field work such as: wildlife surveys and check stations, trapping and radio collaring, habitat restoration, native plant cultivation, and identification and classification of habitats.
• Performs office support work such as photocopying, data entry, filing, etc.
• Operates and maintains vehicles, in addition to mechanical and electronic equipment