Vegetation Specialist Job La Conner Washington USA,Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care

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JOB TITLE

Vegetation Specialist

DEPARTMENT

Environmental Protection/Natural Resources

POSITION SUMMARY

The Vegetation Specialist is responsible for providing programmatic, field, technical, and administrative support for the Swinomish Department of Environmental Protection’s Forestry, Camas, and Noxious Weed Control Programs, by supervising vegetation field activities and data collection. The required work includes plant identification, vegetation field crew leadership and participation using a full range of vegetation management techniques, and fieldwork tracking and reporting. The position is supervised by the Forester and provides general oversight to 3-5 technical environmental staff and/or seasonal technician or intern in vegetation-related activities.

JOB

DUTIES

Programmatic duties include managing technicians in vegetation management in the field for Forestry, Camas, and Noxious Weed Control Programs, collection and data management of vegetation control data; and, basic data analysis and reporting:

Manage 3-5 technical staff by serving as field lead for:
i. reforestation and traditional plant restoration efforts, including site preparation, seeding, planting, weed control, and pruning timber seedling replanting and restoration;
ii. forest relief treatments including brush and small timber removal;
iii. implementing a full range of integrated weed management techniques including use of herbicides, manual removal, and biological control of weed species in the uplands, freshwater wetlands, and intertidal areas of the Swinomish Reservation; and,
iv. Other vegetation management activities as directed by the Forester;
Assisting other Tribal departments including Swinomish Utility Authority, Land Management, Port Authority, Housing, Planning and Community Development in controlling undesirable vegetation for habitat health/restoration on the Swinomish Reservation;
Independently preparing vegetation management data collection field forms using GPS and other mobile technology-based tools;
Independently preparing and maintaining herbicide mixes, use records, and storage areas with strict attention to safety protocols;
Operates ATVs, small vessels, tractors, and powered spray equipment and tools in execution of vegetation managment duties;

Implements and manages 2-5+ DEP programmatic grants and contracts as directed by the Forester including:

Assist in drafting work plans & budgets for on-going and new applications for grants/funds;
Coordinating program spending;
Assist with project management for projects and contracts; and,
Prepares draft grant reports for Forester review including maps and tables documenting vegetation work.

Support special studies and research projects to fill data gaps and identify potential noxious weeds issues or impacts:

Data collection and preliminary data analysis; and,

Technical reporting and review.

Contributes to reports, presentations, and research proposals for internal and external audiences.

Assists with outreach and environmental education to the public and Tribal Community.

Employee may be expected to perform a wide range of office and field duties from time to time. Such Duties may or may not be related to their regular responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree with college coursework in environmental, physical, or natural science, or other discipline appropriate to the position, AND
2 years of experience at the Technician 1 level or comparable job experience;
Any combination of the above education and professional experience that provides 5 years of comparable responsibility in vegetation management and data collection to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work;
Demonstrated experience with operation and maintenance of…

Vegetation Specialist

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