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Salary- $21.17 hourly

Position Description:
The Prairie Restoration Specialist (Specialist) will work with a team in the maintenance and restoration
of prairie sites, primarily at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) and in the South Salish Sea region. This
position will have a range of restoration responsibilities in support of the program’s regional
conservation goals. The Specialist will also take a lead position in various project areas. Fieldwork
priorities are being refined at the time of this announcement. We anticipate this position providing
leadership for prairie invasive plant control as well as supporting other project areas. Tasks include
control of invasive plants, vegetation monitoring, seed collection, planting native plants and conducting
prescribed burns. The Specialist will instruct other members of the restoration team in their specialty
area. The Specialist will also work with project leaders and partners to plan and lead the implementation
of tasks in their specialty. The position entails strenuous physical activity and operation of heavy
equipment, sometimes within active military training areas on JBLM.
This position requires a high-level of responsibility and interpersonal skills, sound work ethic, and a
positive attitude during long field days. Development of positive and effective relationships with
volunteers and partners is critical. The Specialist must also be able to work independently, completing
substantial tasks without direct supervision or through the supervision of conservation partners, such as
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Fish and Wildlife and Forestry staff. The South Sound Prairie Program is
science-based, and the Specialist will be required to document, report and share all data pertinent to
the operations on a regular basis.
The Specialist is expected to be an integral member of our team. The Specialist will become a staff
information source on the effective and efficient implementation of restoration actions. The Specialist
will need to be able to communicate effectively with partners, volunteers and the public concerning
specific work and the work of the South Sound Program.