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Salary- $17/hour

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Under cooperative agreements between CalBG, the Angeles National Forest and National Forest Foundation executes removal of invasive plant species such as Arundo donax (giant reed), Ailanthus altissima (tree of heaven),Tamarix ramossisima (salt cedar), Spartium junceum (Spanish broom) and others species ranging in size from seedlings to trees
  • Herbicide application
  • Use of hand and power tools such as trowels, shovels, picks, chainsaws, weed wrenches, and weed-whackers
  • Drive and navigate to field sites on 4WD roads
  • Rugged travel on foot on- and off-trail to field sites
  • Record-keeping and other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • A working knowledge of basic taxonomic principles and characteristics of major plant families and California flora desired
  • Ability to perform difficult physical labor for the majority of the 10-hour workday
  • Familiarity with the use of GPS equipment and ability to read and navigate with topographic maps
  • Ability to properly use hazardous equipment; ability to operate 4WD vehicle and/or power tools such as chainsaw desired
  • Demonstrated commitment to conservation
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Per CalBG’s Mandatory Workforce COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all new workforce members shall be required to provide proof of their vaccination status prior to the start of their employment.