Member – Noxious Weed Management – Boulder Ranger District

Jobs At Corps / Member – Noxious Weed Management – Boulder Ranger District

Address:
1310 N. Courthouse Rd, Suite 110
Suite 110
Arlington, Virginia
22201

Actively Recruiting
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Yes
Position title
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Member – Noxious Weed Management – Boulder Ranger District
Final date to receive applications
:
Type of Position
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Corps member (Crew)
Town, City, Park, etc
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Ft. Collins
State / Territory
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Colorado

Founded in 1957, the SCA is devoted to building access to nature, providing green job opportunities for young people and teaching members how to become environmental stewards. The SCA has provided more than 100,000 young people with opportunities to protect and restore parks, marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks and community green spaces across the country. The SCA remains committed to building the next generation of conservation leaders dedicated to the lifelong protection of the environment and our communities.

Position Summary

This individual placement is based in Boulder, Colorado and is for 16 weeks. The participant will be tasked with noxious weed management activities on Forest Service land within the Boulder and Clear Creek Ranger Districts. Treatment activities include mostly herbicide applications and occasional use of mechanical treatments usually through the use of volunteers and youth corps. Crew members will work with a crew lead in daily field activities with guidance from the FS Ecologist.

The crew will occasionally work with and support volunteers and youth corps to complete project work. The crew member will be trained in basic native and invasive plant identification, invasive plant control techniques, safe herbicide use, record keeping and data collection methods; most work is performed outdoors and is physically demanding. The crew member will be required to work in remote locations, use herbicides in a safe manner, and operate 4x4 trucks.

The crew will mainly use backpack sprayers to apply herbicides but may use truck or UTV mounted spray equipment. The crew member will be trained by and report directly to the FS Ecologist. Although permanent FS staff will occasionally participate in field activities, the Invasive Species crew will be expected to work independently and occasionally help oversee youth crews to accomplish tasks.

Field vehicles, PPE, safety training, and equipment will be provided by the host forest.

Schedule

May 12, 2025 - September 1, 2025

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Invasive plant inventory, treatment and monitoring including herbicide use, calibrating spraying equipment, and occasionally working with youth corps groups in weed management activities
• Mapping of invasive plant populations and treatment sites
• Surveying rangelands and botanical projects based on needs

Marginal Duties

Other work may include one or more of the following:
Native plant identification and inventory; seed and native plant material collection; seeding and planting at previously disturbed sites to prevent invasion by weeds, improve soil health, and enhance wildlife habitat. Cross training may include working alongside range, recreation, timber, wildlife or fisheries staff.

Required Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to complete strenuous field work and carrying heavy loads over rugged terrain
• Some experience in Rocky Mountain native and invasive plant communities and general ecology is beneficial
• Must be comfortable and be able to work safely with herbicides and spray equipment, knowledge of how to calibrate spray equipment and calculate herbicide rates is a plus. (
  
  Note:
  
  Herbicides used are approved by the Forest Service and are ranked with the Cautionary or Warning label, the Forest Service rarely uses any herbicides with the Danger label rating)
• Must be able to drive 4x4 trucks on forest roads, work in burned areas, steep and rugged terrain and wilderness areas
• Must be able to work with on a small crew and be a representative of the Forest Service

Preferred Qualifications

• Plant identification of native and non-native plants, especially of the…