Ecological Restoration Technician

Conservation Management Services, LLC is hiring an Ecological Restoration Technician in Richfield, WI. The role involves ecosystem restoration, focusing on invasive species management, prescribed fire, and herbicide application. Candidates should have a degree or experience in natural resources, be physically fit for outdoor work, and possess a valid driver's license. The position requires teamwork and independent work, with a flexible start date.
Working with experienced Conservation Management Services staff, technicians will assist with management activities on private land and nature preserves they manage in Wisconsin. The majority of the work is ecosystem restoration and includes a strong emphasis on invasive species management, prescribed fire, herbicide application, native seeding, and work with chainsaws and brush cutters. Technicians will be responsible for the daily on the ground invasive species and ecological management that is conducted. Technicians will directly report to Principal Ecologist and Ecological Restoration Supervisor.

A resume, cover letter, and three references (including a brief description of how you know the reference) must be sent to info@conservationmanagementservices.com.

A typical applicant should consider these:
• A degree in Natural Resources or working towards a degree in a natural resource related field, or experience conducting ecological restoration or a committed interest in conducting ecological restoration with some outdoor working experience
• Be prepared for physically demanding work in a variety of weather conditions. Past experience conducting this type of work should be documented
• Have a valid driver’s license
• Basic interest of ecology
• Intermediate mechanical skills
• Must be able to consistently and safely lift up to 50 pounds for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work with a team and independently
• Have experience working near heavy equipment
• Must be certified pesticide applicator for the state of WI or able to obtain before first day of work.
• Interest in native plants

The position has a flexible start date.

Conservation Management Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Email resume to: info@conservationmanagementservices.com. Please post Spring position in email subject.