Habitat Conservation Technician

Texas State University is hiring a full-time Habitat Conservation Technician in San Marcos, TX. The role involves managing and protecting sensitive habitats, conducting habitat restoration, and performing arboriculture maintenance. Required skills include communication, teamwork, and physical capability to handle strenuous tasks outdoors. Preferred qualifications include knowledge of horticulture and invasive species. The job may require driving university vehicles.
San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Habitat Conservation Technician

Posting Number: 2025305

Location: San Marcos

Department: Grounds and Waste Management Operations

Recruitment Type: Open to All

Job Type: Full-Time

Monthly Salary: $2,833.33-$3,166.66

Job Category: Non-Exempt

Required Qualifications:
• Ability to communicate, receive and assign instructions, direct
work, recognize and change priorities. Good oral and written
communication skills.
• Ability to determine acceptable work quality and quantity.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment to
handle complex projects, prioritize and manage multiple tasks under
deadlines.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs., and
perform strenuous physical duties for an entire shift.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme and varying weather
conditions.
• Ability to operate industry equipment for extended
periods.
• Knowledge and application of safety practices related to job
duties, and safe use of industry related equipment.
• Ability to perform Job Hazard Analysis.
• A commitment to quality, customer service, personal development
and safety.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Basic knowledge of horticulture and ornamental plant materials,
including trees and utilizing the proper grounds operations
equipment required to maintain their growth habits and needs.
• Basic knowledge of proper pesticide use.
• Knowledge of invasive plant species in our area.
• Tree pruning experience

Job Description:

Compile data pertaining to size, content, condition, and other
characteristics of protected habitat at Spring Lake, under the
direction of Grounds Director. Research, design, plan, and perform
duties in the prevention, control, and remediation of invasive
species using various disciplines and industry accepted best
management practices. Manage, improve, and protect natural
resources to maximize their use without damaging the environment.
May conduct soil surveys and develop plans to eliminate soil
erosion to protect habitat around Spring Lake.

Job Duties:
• The Habitat Conservation Technician helps protect some of the
University’s most sensitive and valuable resources, it’s protected
habitats and tree canopy at the prairie around Spring
Lake.
• The position is responsible for performing habitat restoration
and maintenance of the prairie and riparian edge around spring
lake.
• This position is also responsible for performing the
arboriculture maintenance of Spring Lake’s tree canopy by assisting
with health assessment, installation, inventory, and best
management practices.
• Assist with monitoring and managing the health of the prairie
at Spring lake.
• Determine existing and future arboricultural needs by planning,
scheduling, and monitoring the health of the tree canopy at Texas
State University.
• Recognize various tree issues including risk and health
assessment, construction protection, pruning, removal, maintenance
and replacement.
• Complete tree work requested by others through work
orders.
• Monitor invasive plant species on campus, determine best
management practices and perform duties to control them.
• Help monitor and mitigate erosion and storm water damage on
campus.

Additional Information to Applicants:
• This position requires driving University vehicles.

Job Open Date: 02/21/2025

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,
Friday

Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM

Posting Notices:

Applicant must have a valid Texas Driver's License and be a driver
in good standing with less than ten (10) points deducted for
driving infractions as determined by the employer driving standards
system., You will be required to electronically attach a resume.,
You will be required to electronically attach a list of
references.

Legal and Required Notices:

Texas State University is an Equal Employment
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the
outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not
limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records,
employment verifications, reference checks, and employment
eligibility verifications.

Quicklink: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/51458

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit
https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/51458
or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr.,
J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.

About Texas State and San Marcos:

Texas State University is a emerging research institution located
in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful
Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the
Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest
universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and
approximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over
50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San
Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas
universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and
the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm
of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks
of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities
throughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your
first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State
paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your
dependents!

• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many
more!

• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly
resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness
program

• Great professional development opportunities: choose from a
variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access
educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic
courses

• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks
offered on and off-campus

• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and
voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of
the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the
nation.

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