Warner Parks Strike Team Openings
Invasive Plant Control, Inc. is excited to announce the creation of an Invasive Plant Strike Team at the Warner Parks in Nashville, TN. Percy and Edwin Warner Parks span 3,200 acres of wooded hills, open meadows, and streams, and includes 16.75 miles of hiking trails. In partnership with the Friends of Warner Parks and Invasive Plant Control, Inc. two full time invasive plant field technician positions will be created. These positions will be one-year assignments with options to extend annually for two additional years. The WP Strike Team will be dedicated to treating and removing invasive vegetation within sites prioritized in the Invasive Plant Management Plan. The Friends of Warner Parks has set a goal to be Invasive Free by 2027. Highest priority sites will be areas that have been previously treated. Once previously treated sites have been maintained, the crew will work on untreated areas.
The WP Strike Team mitigates damage from invasive plants by utilizing the most effective techniques to stop invasive plants. Crew members will spend most of their time managing invasive plants in the field.
Service Location: Percy and Edwin Warner Parks in Nashville, TN
Term of Service: February 2021 through February 2022 with option to extend annually for two additional years. The typical workweek will be 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday with hours varying from 7:00 AM-7:00 PM. Uniforms and all equipment will be provided.
Invasive Plant Management Crew
Functional Responsibilities
This position includes one crew leader and one crew member with the ability to perform the necessary management of invasive species in a time efficient manner. The following responsibilities are required of the Invasive
Management Crew:
Operates transportation equipment such as 4X4 truck with or without trailer for the purpose of traveling to work sites in a safe and courteous manner.
Operates field transportation equipment for the purpose of transporting him/herself and up to a ten-member work crew.
Conducts daily inspection and maintenance of truck and equipment.
Conducts daily inspection and inventory of safety equipment for him/herself and crew.
Transfers, mixes, transports, and applies non-restricted use herbicides (NRH) and adjuvants or directly supervises <10-person crew for the application of NRH. All instructions must be followed as labeled for all activities.
Operates equipment as needed for the proper application of herbicides and adjuvants or directly supervises <10 person crew in the proper use of application equipment, including backpack sprayer, ATV, Argo, swamp buggy, airboat, skiff w/ outboard motor, and 4X4 truck.
Operates spray apparatus, including electric pump, gas powered pumps, and hand pumps or directly supervises <10 person crew.
Conducts daily inspections and maintenance of equipment and spray apparatus.
Assumes responsibility for crew safety, navigation, and training.
Properly completes daily work logs and reporting logs for equipment maintenance and delivers to Project Manager.
Properly completes Daily Progress Reports (DPR’s) for each job for each day and delivers to Project Manager.
Adheres to label instructions and IPC Safety Guidelines in all aspects of work.
Maintain driving record in compliance with insurance carrier’s criteria.
Project planning and execution including material management (herbicides, biocontrol agents, equipment, tools) and mapping.
Prepares bi-monthly reports on project performance and progress.
Discuss goals and desires to passersby in an understanding way
Ability to correctly identify all invasive plant with minimal review, and to discriminate invasive plants from any native vegetation of similar appearance.
Have a sound academic knowledge of ecological principles as they relate to vegetation management.
Have a working, current knowledge of resource management methods, biological processes and vegetation sample techniques.
Have knowledge of data organization, record keeping, and global positioning system (GPS).
Knowledge, ability, and willingness to handle herbicides in the course of vegetation management.
Knowledge of treatment history of previously treated sites.
Familiarity with invasive plant data management protocols and requirements of the client
Ability to mix, handle, and apply herbicides in accordance with label directions and crew supervisor instructions
Ability to handle and maintain tools, equipment, and supplies in good working order for daily operations
Perform on-the-ground management
Minimum Education/Degree Requirements
Minimum of a B.S. degree in one of the following disciplines is required: environmental science, natural resources, biological sciences, ecology, forestry, wildlife management, or related field.
Training/Certification Requirements
Ability to obtain an applicators license issued from the state of Tennessee listing the appropriate application category (Forestry or right of way), current CPR card, and ability to train applicators working under his/her license.
Be trained in the operation of chainsaws, brushcutters, gasoline powered sprayers.
Be certified in CPR and First Aid; preferably back country/1st responder.
Compensation
Crew Leader will be compensated at $18.50 per hour
Field Technicians are compensated at $16.00 per hour
Other Requirements
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien; pass a criminal history check of the national sex-offender registry, state repository check, FBI fingerprint check and drug test. Documentation of age, education and citizenship are required. Criminal history checks will be initiated before the start of service.
To Apply:
Email Steven Manning at steve@ipc.us.com and send a resume and cover letter. Qualified candidates will be contacted for a preliminary interview.
Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.
Steven T Manning
President
Invasive Plant Control, Inc.
6811 Highway 70S
Nashville, TN 37221
www.invasiveplantcontrol.com
Cell: (615) 969-1309
Office (615) 385-4319
Fax: (615) 385-4124
Mailing address:
PO Box 50556
Nashville, TN 37205
President
Pacific Northwest invasive Plant Council
https://www.pnw-ipc.org/