Temporary Seasonal Habitat Restoration Technician

POSITION TITLE: Temporary Seasonal Habitat Restoration Technician

ANTICIPATED START DATE: June 3rd 2024 

ANTICIPATED END DATE: September 30th 2024

COMPENSATION:  $18.00/hour, paid holidays

LOCATION: Office located in Mukilteo, WA with daily work throughout our RFEG area

HOURS:  40 hours per week, Monday-Thursday 7AM – 5PM with occasional weekend work

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in environmental field work, including invasive weed management
• Ability to identify PNW native and non-native vegetation
• Commitment and cooperation to work with team members including good verbal communication skills
• Strong situational awareness, attention to detail, and a good-natured attitude
• Experience operating tools and power equipment
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs
• Ability to operate 4-wheel drive vehicles and tow trailers
• Valid Driver’s License and Insurance
• WSDA pesticide license holder highly desired

JOB TASKS:

• Control and remove invasive and noxious weeds from project sites using mechanical and chemical methods
• Perform annual site maintenance activities and other tasks on project sites such as: mowing grass and removing blackberry using walk-behind field mowers, gas-powered brush cutters, ATV, tractors, and hand tools as assigned
• Perform invasive weed surveys in and along rivers and streams
• Assist with the construction of riparian restoration projects including planting, soil erosion control, installation of exclusion fencing, and other general construction activities
• Collect, manage, and summarize field data using GPS units and tablets.
• Maintain a daily record of activities and prepare site reports as requested.
• Keep workspaces safe, clean, and organized
• Maintain and repair tools and equipment
• Effectively communicate with SSS Staff, landowners, partner organizations, and the public about restoration work and salmon recovery efforts
• Attend and assist with outreach and volunteer events as needed
• Attend necessary training and testing sessions

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Keep abreast policies, protocols, safety standards and daily tasks by attending staff meetings, communicating with supervisors, and reading emails and manuals offered by supervisors.
• Perform assigned tasks to the standards offered by SSS staff, manuals, and training sessions.
• Operate equipment safely and effectively, taking care to know safety guidelines of each instrument before use.
• Communicate with SSS supervisors and/or crew members any field related or pertinent information including equipment needs, interpersonal difficulties, comfort level with tasks, concerns for safety, interactions with landowners, etc. in a timely manner.
• Understand limitations in the field and executing tasks to the best of your ability
• Come prepared to work each day with a positive attitude.