{"id":58304,"date":"2026-03-10T14:50:15","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T21:50:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=58304"},"modified":"2026-03-10T14:50:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T21:50:15","slug":"job-invasive-plant-field-technician-alien-species-control-anchorage-ak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-invasive-plant-field-technician-alien-species-control-anchorage-ak\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Invasive Plant Field Technician, Alien Species Control (Anchorage, AK)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<header class=\"job-frame__header\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-4 d-none d-md-block\">\n<div class=\"job-frame__action\"><a class=\"job-frame__saved-job gtag4-save-job\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/job-listing-invasive-plant-field-technician-anchorage-alaska\/1404211568?utm_source=ongage&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=regular#\"> <i class=\"far fa-bookmark\"><\/i> <span class=\"ml-1\">Save Job<\/span> <\/a><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"job-frame__header__info\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"company\">Alien Species Control, LLC<\/p>\n<p class=\"location\">Anchorage, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/alaska\">Alaska<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"social-share\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"gtag-job-frame__wrapper\" class=\"job-frame__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"job-frame__content test_job_content\">\n<div class=\"job-frame__description\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"job-meta-label\">Job Type<\/td>\n<td class=\"job-meta-value\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/job-type\/conservation-seasonal-temporary-jobs\">Temporary<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"job-meta-label\">Salary<\/td>\n<td class=\"job-meta-value\">$20 &#8211; $35 per hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"job-meta-label\">Benefits<\/td>\n<td class=\"job-meta-value\">401K with matching<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"job-meta-label\">Min. Experience<\/td>\n<td class=\"job-meta-value\">2 &#8211; 4 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"job-frame__description_content\">\n<p><strong>Position Title<\/strong>: Invasive Plant Field Technician<\/p>\n<p><strong>Employment Type<\/strong>: Full-time, Seasonal<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Anchorage based (various field locations)<\/p>\n<p>This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy hands-on outdoor work, are comfortable working in remote or rugged environments, and are passionate about protecting Alaska\u2019s natural resources.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overview:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We are seeking motivated and detail-oriented Invasive Plant Field Technicians to conduct seasonal fieldwork for invasive plant management projects. Under the supervision of a biologist, technicians will identify, document, and implement control methods in various public and private lands throughout Alaska. The work is outdoors regardless of weather and often physically demanding.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Conduct survey to identify noxious and invasive plants (training provided)<\/li>\n<li>Document control measures, record geographic locations, and collect field data.<\/li>\n<li>Implement manual, mechanical, and herbicide control methods including operation of weed whips and occasionally chainsaws<\/li>\n<li>Compile field data and prepare summaries for reporting<\/li>\n<li>Collaborate with agencies, communities, landowners, and the public<\/li>\n<li>Conduct community outreach and education on invasive plants prevention<\/li>\n<li>Ensure public and personal safety; adhere to all safety and compliance standards<\/li>\n<li>Perform basic maintenance of tools, equipment, and vehicles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Qualifications &amp; Positions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Required:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>High School Diploma or equivalent<\/li>\n<li>Valid driver\u2019s license with clean driving record<\/li>\n<li>Certified Pesticide Applicator (or ability to obtain within a specified timeframe). Successful applications should plan to attend a zoom-based training course April 21-23 or complete the training course on their own schedule to prepare to successfully pass the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) certification exams. Certification is challenging and time-consuming. Successful completion will lead to higher starting pay rates.\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dec.alaska.gov\/eh\/pest\/certified-applicators\/\">https:\/\/dec.alaska.gov\/eh\/pest\/certified-applicators\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, lift 50-60 lbs., walk long distances on uneven terrain, perform physically strenuous task in forested, remote, and\/or public settings.<\/li>\n<li>Professional, respectful, and effective communication with coworkers, clients, partners, and the public.<\/li>\n<li>Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently and as part of a team<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Preferred:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>College degree or coursework or degree in Botany, Biology, Chemistry, Natural Sciences, Resource Management, or related field<\/li>\n<li>Experience in invasive species management or other relevant field work such as part of a scientific crew, landscaping, wildland firefighting, trail building, or other outdoor labor-oriented job.<\/li>\n<li>Supervisory and\/or volunteer management experience is highly desirable<\/li>\n<li>Experience with GPS\/GIS data collection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Field Tech 1: <\/strong>Base pay is $16-$20 per hour, contingent upon\u00a0knowledge, skills, and abilities for strenuous outdoor work. Ability to learn invasive plant identification and control is essential. Obtaining Alaska DEC &#8211; Pesticide Applicator Certification\u00a0by June 1, 2026, increases pay to $20-$24 per hour (depending on experience). Performance-based raises may be awarded during the season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Field Tech 2: <\/strong>This position requires demonstrated skills, knowledge, and experience in invasive plant management or related fields.\u00a0Supervisory, leadership, data collection, GIS, and project management experience are highly desirable. Current\u00a0Alaska DEC &#8211; Pesticide Applicator Certification\u00a0or ability to achieve by June 1, 2026, is mandatory. Pay is $25-$35 per hour (depending on experience).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Travel &amp; Per Diem: <\/strong>Anchorage-based positions with projects in Girdwood, Kenai Peninsula, Talkeetna, Fairbanks, north of Fairbanks, Beluga\/Tyonek, Skwentna, and Cordova. Out-of-town, overnight work travel incurs a per diem of $125 per day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Work hours and overtime<\/strong>: Work hours for local projects will generally be Monday to Friday 9am-5pm at 36-40 hours per week.\u00a0 Work hours during frequent out of town projects will be around 10-11 hours per day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Season:<\/strong> The season runs from mid-May to late September subject to weather and projects. Flexibility for early termination dates for returning students.<\/p>\n<p>Work outdoors and help protect Alaska from harmful invasive plant species \u2013 apply today!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"job-frame__how-to-apply test_job_how_to_apply\"><br \/>\n<div id=\"how-to-apply-content-271766\" class=\"job-frame__how-to-apply__content\">\n<p><strong>How to Apply<\/strong>: Submit a cover letter, resume, and three references (including names, phone numbers, emails, and their relation to you) via email to <a href=\"mailto:alienspeciescontrol@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">alienspeciescontrol@gmail.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.<\/p>\n<p class=\"job-frame__how-to-apply__description\">When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<table class=\"job-frame__meta\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"job-frame__meta__label\" width=\"100\">Category<\/td>\n<td class=\"job-frame__meta__value\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/category\/botany-jobs\"> Botany <\/a> , <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/category\/restoration-jobs\"> Restoration <\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"job-frame__meta__label\">Tags<\/td>\n<td class=\"job-frame__meta__value\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/tag\/gis-jobs\"> GIS <\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":11259,"featured_media":34097,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_s2mail":"yes"},"categories":[14,15,4003,208],"tags":[4,423,220,215,901,32,38,33,7,13,234,9],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58304"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11259"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=58304"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58304\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":58305,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58304\/revisions\/58305"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34097"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=58304"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=58304"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=58304"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}