NEOGOV · 21 hours ago
LTE Restoration and Land Management Specialist II
Madison, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$24.49/hr - $24.49/hr
1+ years expDane County Land and Water Resources in Madison, WI is seeking a Limited Term Employee (LTE) Restoration and Land Management Specialist II. The role involves leading and monitoring teams responsible for ecological restoration and land management activities on public lands, including training staff and volunteers, conducting invasive species removal, and ensuring compliance with regulations.
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Responsibilities
Direct LTE natural areas restoration crew and assist with the training of volunteers and LTE staff in the proper use and maintenance of equipment
Assist with and/or lead prescribed burns including preparing units and post-burn mop-up/monitoring
Monitor work through all phases of restoration
Evaluate existing vegetation and site conditions
Conduct invasive species removal through multiple methods including herbicide application
Provide project communication through updates, personal contacts, notices and meetings with stakeholders
Maintain work task logs and herbicide use reports
Collect, process/clean, and plant native seed
Work cooperatively with volunteers, WI DNR staff, park groups, adjacent landowners, and local municipalities
Ensure project implementation remains compliant with local, state, and federal regulations
Assist in various wildlife surveys including summer deer observation and waterfowl banding activities
Operate and maintain land management equipment including chainsaws, powered cutters, mowers, UTV/ATVs, sprayers and drip torches
Qualification
Required
Any combination of education, training and experience equivalent to one (1) year in Natural Resource Management
Applicants must be eighteen (18) years of age or older
A valid driver's license and a good driving record required
Final candidate(s) will be subject to passing a thorough driving record background check
Must already possess (and maintain) the following: Certified Pesticide Applicators License in category 3.0 Turf & Landscaping or 6.0 Right of Way & Natural Areas
National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) S-130 and S-190 fire fighter certification
Chainsaw safety and operation training
Ability to routinely lift up to fifty (50) pounds unassisted
Ability to do manual labor, including repetitive lifting, bending, reaching, kneeling and squatting
Demonstrated ability to communicate tactfully with the public and project a positive image
Ability to work well with others in a team
Ability to plan, organize and lead work to effectively achieve program objectives
Advanced knowledge in the areas of native plants, vegetation management and restoration techniques
Advanced knowledge of the safe and effective use of herbicides
Ability to read maps and navigate to work locations
Advanced knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance including ATVs/UTVs, chainsaws, weed whackers, mowers, and fire equipment such as pumps, engines, and hand tools, light and heavy duty vehicles and trailers, commercial mowers and various hand and power tools
Company
NEOGOV
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