Seasonal Restoration Technician, Park District of Highland Park

Responsibilities:

• Brush and invasive species control, including cutting with use of chainsaws,brush cutter and other hand equipment, herbicide applications, mowing, and hand pulling.
• Native seed collection and processing.
• Assistance with research and monitoring projects including water quality testing.
• Assistance with prescribed burns including control line preparation, equipment maintenance, and implementation.

Qualifications:

• College Grad in the fields of Ecology, Environmental Science, Resource Management or related fields preferred. Will consider local college student with availability weekdays.
• Previous restoration or land management experience preferred.
• Good physical condition with ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions and physically capable of lifting and transporting 50 lb. objects over uneven terrain.
• Ability to use and maintain power tools including chainsaws, brush cutter and walk behind mowers. Safety training provided.
• Have or willing to procure an Illinois Pesticide Operator License. District will provide training if needed.
• Knowledge of Midwest flora, natural communities, basic ecological principles and natural areas management principles required.
• Completion of National Wildfire Coordinating Group S130/S190 coursework or equivalent required.
• Must effectively communicate in written and oral formats.
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft word processing, Excel spreadsheet and Access database are preferred.
• Must posses a valid Illinois driver’s license. Housing is not provided.
  

To Apply:
Send a cover letter describing interest and a resume to Rebecca Grill, Natural Areas Manager; Park District of Highland Park at rgrill@pdhp.org. Subject line must read: Seasonal Position