Individual Placement- Invasive Species Management

Individual Placement- Invasive Species Management Atlanta, GA Job Details Full-time $680 a week 20 hours ago Benefits Tools provided Qualifications Plant identification Invasive species management Chainsaw Mid-level Pesticide management Team management Decision making Invasive plant management Geographic Information Systems GIS Full Job Description Position Summary This position will be part of a 4 SCA member team managing invasive species in Coastal Georgia. One member will be a team lead. This work will focus on managing high priority invasive plants. A special emphasis will be given to managing invasive species on state lands. The Georgia DNR will provide tools such as chainsaws, brush cutters, hand tools, ATV/UTVs, various herbicides and other supplies needed to conduct invasive species management work. The work will entail traveling to several managed state lands in coastal Georgia, including some of the barrier islands, allow the crew to explore many of the unique natural communities found in our state. Location Brunswick, GA Schedule August 17, 2026 - November 21, 2026 Key Duties and Responsibilities Helping to coordinate with the state biologist to maintain equipment readiness for each project help team stay on schedule and meet the task goal for each day help with decision making for the invasive species task at hand Marginal Duties Helping to coordinate with the state biologist to maintain equipment readiness for each project help team stay on schedule and meet the task goal for each day help with decision making for the invasive species task at hand Required Qualifications Prior experience managing invasive species herbicide use invasive species mapping experience solid plant identification skills GIS training; experience in a team environment Preferred Qualifications chainsaw training; herbicide application certification; UTV trained Hours 40 per week Living Accommodations Housing is provided in a cabin on state property. Some shared bedrooms and shared common areas. All necessary kitchen supplies, pots, plates, cutlery, etc. are provided. Beds are twin and the team member will need to provide their own linens. Compensation $680/weekly compensation; $825 travel allowance All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.

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