Seasonal Natural Resources Tech

About the role

This position serves within the Environmental Management Branch of the Indiana Army National Guard. Camp Atterbury located near Edinburgh, IN is the primary duty location for this position.

Responsibilities

• Measuring and collecting stream and wetland data
• Gather GIS information for support of compliance program
• Visit various locations throughout the state recording data from equipment data plates, hour meters, etc.
• Treating invasive vegetation through a variety of control measures, including herbicide and mechanical intervention
• Chainsaw operation for girdling and felling trees in Timber Stand Improvement Areas
• Applying herbicide utilizing various methods and equipment
• Use technical expertise to implement site specific and comprehensive management plans
• Participation in prescribed burning activities
• Participation in night surveys for endangered species and/or wildlife monitoring efforts on an intermittent basis

Requirements

• Valid high school diploma or HSE
• One (1) year of work experience
• Valid Driver’s license
• Experience or knowledge in resource management
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds several times a day
• Able to stand or stoop for extended periods
• Able to carry a 40-pound pack over rough and hilly terrain

Qualifications

• Agree to a background check

Skills

• Technical expertise in environmental compliance programs
• Ability to operate heavy machinery (chainsaw, herbicide applicator)
• Knowledge of natural resource management practices
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

This position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period.

Pay

This position traditionally starts at and hourly rate of $13.00 - $17.00, depending on qualifications, limited to working 180 calendar days.

Schedule

The job is seasonal and limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period.