Conservation Tech II (Temporary – March – June)

The Conservation Tech II position at Trinity County Resource Conservation District involves identifying noxious weeds, maintaining revegetation sites, and using motorized equipment. Duties include navigation, data recording, and assisting with nursery activities. The role requires a high school education, a driver's license, and is full-time from March to June in Weaverville, CA, with a pay rate of $21.00 per hour.
DUTIES:

· Correctly identify noxious weeds and perform various manual and mechanical control techniques.

· Assist with planting and maintaining remote revegetation sites, including running and maintaining irrigation systems, installing and repairing plant protection structures, weeding, mulching, and other maintenance activities as needed.

· Accurately navigate to work areas and record field data, including using manual maps and datasheets as well as apps such as Avenza Maps, Survey123, FieldMaps, and handheld GPS units.

· Correctly maintain and safely use motorized equipment (e.g. water trailers, chainsaws, string/blade trimmers).

· Drive company pick-up truck to sites, including hauling various trailers.

· Record accurate field notes, daily work reports, and other records and paperwork as assigned.

· Assist with nursery and landscaping activities as needed, including noxious weed management, pruning, planting, and other tasks as assigned.

· Perform related duties as required, including work within other programs managed by the District.

Minimum Education and Experience

Education Required: High School
Driver's License Required: Yes
Hiring Requirements for This Job:
• Drug Testing / Screening
• Motor Vehicle Record Check
• Physical
Minimum Hourly Wage: 21.00
Maximum Hourly Wage: 21.00