Job Description
Grassland loss is the greatest conservation issue facing eastern North American biodiversity. Our precious Southeastern grasslands have suffered immeasurable losses, and the species that depend on them are fading fast. Many Southeastern grasslands that persisted over the past 200 years have disappeared over the past quarter-century. What will the next 25 years bring? If we want to reverse the tide of grassland biodiversity loss, our response must be rapid and unparalleled in magnitude. This immensely complex and ambitious challenge will take hard work, passion, and creativity. Are you ready to join the Southeastern Grasslands Institute's team?
Austin Peay State University's (APSU) Southeastern Grasslands Institute (SGI) invites applications for a Field Technician position based in the Roanoke/Salem, VA area. The Field Technician will be responsible for carrying out restoration and land management work at a diverse array of national parks across the Eastern US. There may also be some limited opportunities to assist with vegetation monitoring. The Field Technician will travel extensively throughout the year, typically working an 8-day-on/6-day-off hitch schedule, with overnight stays and travel expenses covered by grant funds. Up to 90% of the time will be spent in the field. The Field Technician will receive daily direction from a Lead Field Technician and directly report to SGI's Central Appalachian Grasslands Coordinator.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Grassland loss is the greatest conservation issue facing eastern North American biodiversity. Our precious Southeastern grasslands have suffered immeasurable losses, and the species that depend on them are fading fast. Many Southeastern grasslands that persisted over the past 200 years have disappeared over the past quarter-century. What will the next 25 years bring? If we want to reverse the tide of grassland biodiversity loss, our response must be rapid and unparalleled in magnitude. This immensely complex and ambitious challenge will take hard work, passion, and creativity. Are you ready to join the Southeastern Grasslands Institute's team?
Austin Peay State University's (APSU) Southeastern Grasslands Institute (SGI) invites applications for a Field Technician position based in the Roanoke/Salem, VA area. The Field Technician will be responsible for carrying out restoration and land management work at a diverse array of national parks across the Eastern US. There may also be some limited opportunities to assist with vegetation monitoring. The Field Technician will travel extensively throughout the year, typically working an 8-day-on/6-day-off hitch schedule, with overnight stays and travel expenses covered by grant funds. Up to 90% of the time will be spent in the field. The Field Technician will receive daily direction from a Lead Field Technician and directly report to SGI's Central Appalachian Grasslands Coordinator.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Implement grassland restoration and reconstruction projects in national parks across the Eastern US (ie., invasive species management, treating woody encroachment, site preparation, and planting of restoration seed mixes).
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