JOB DESCRIPTION:

10KYI is seeking highly motivated and dependable applicants to fill full-time (40 hours/week) Restoration Crew Lead positions. As a supervisor of a restoration crew, the primary focus of this position is to oversee and lead Restoration Field Technician crews to locate, map, and control invasive plants along roads and rivers of the west Olympic Peninsula. Under supervision and independently, Restoration Crew Leads (RCL) drive, hike, and/or boat to project sites, and work in teams to survey and complete manual and chemical treatments to non-native plants that cause harm to native forested watershed ecosystems. A typical workday consists of 8-10 hours of in-the-field physical labor, and may include irregular hours. Where needed, low-risk herbicides are applied with backpack or hand sprayers, and drip bottles. Manual treatment use loppers, handsaws, and other hand tools. Additional duties include data collection, planting native species, and maintaining gear and vehicles. This position may include a small amount of out-of-town travel for which overnight accommodations are provided.

The position reports to 10KYI’s Project Coordinator and Executive Director.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is a labor-intensive supervisory position requiring good interpersonal communication and organizational skills, and the RCL should expect to spend >80% of the time working outdoors in all weather conditions. Duties and responsibilities include:

· Collaborate with other staff to help implement invasive plant species prevention and control programs using 10KYI and other best management practices and policies

· Plan, develop, and relay daily work plans for restoration technician crews

· Supervise and conduct surveys to find, map, and control invasive plants species in a variety of forested and open riverine habitats, pastures, gravel mines, and along roads

· Ensure crews are conducting treatments in a legal manner, efficiently and effectively, safely, and track treatments per state, county, and partner requirements

· Maintain a positive team environment and resolve conflicts among crew members

· Ensure that crew members have all necessary equipment and supplies and that gear, vehicles, and storage areas are cleaned and maintained

· Follow safety protocols and foster a safe working environment

· Take proper safety precautions, anticipate unsafe circumstances, and act accordingly to prevent accidents

· Apply 10KYI protocols to complete manual and chemical treatments to invasive plant species

· Present themselves in a professional and polite manner when interacting with staff, contractors, partners, and the public

· Data entry and reporting using Microsoft Office Suite

· ArcGIS point and polygon post-processing and QA/QC

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· A Bachelor’s degree in one of the major natural sciences, OR two (2) or more years of experience in natural resources management, including crew supervision

· WSDA Pesticide Applicator License with Aquatic and Rights-of-Way Weed endorsements (or ability to attain within 30 days of hire)

· Strong leadership and organizational skills

· Strong native and invasive plant identification skills

· Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally, with a diverse audience

· Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather and carry a 20-pound pack over various terrain

· A clean driving record and a valid state driver’s license

· Ability to safely operate a 4WD vehicle on and off paved roads

· Comfortable with flexible weekly schedules, which adjust to weather and project needs

· Standard First Aid and CPR Certification (can be obtained through 10KYI)

ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Experience with herbicide application and application equipment

· Experience using Microsoft Office Suite for writing and data management

· A working knowledge of ArcGIS

· Ability to navigate and set a bearing using a compass and to read a topographical map

· Experience using hand-held GPS equipment for data collection and navigation

· Relevant or related field experience – knowledge of and/or experience in resource or land management or recreational uses of the Olympic Peninsula and nearby regions

· Understanding of basic principles in botany, wildlife and fish biology, ecology, geology, and hydrology

· Wilderness First Aid and CPR

Visit www.10000yearsinstitute.org/work-with-us for more information.