Ecological Crew Leader

Ecological Crew Leader St. Louis, MO Job Details Full-time $40,000 - $45,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Opportunities for advancement Retirement plan Qualifications Biology Plant identification Spanish Invasive species management Outdoor work Chainsaw English Mid-level Bachelor's degree in biology Mowing Driver's License Bachelor's degree Pesticide management Invasive plant management Ecology Equipment maintenance Herbicides Forestry Training Crew management Bachelor's degree in forestry Pesticide Applicator's License 2 years Delegation Communication skills Technical Proficiency Native plants Full Job Description Do you have a passion for native plants or an interest in habitat restoration? Do you want to help increase urban biodiversity? Come work with us! Native Landscape Solutions is seeking an Ecological Crew Leader to assist in invasive species management, prairie establishments, and native plant stewardship projects. This position would be responsible for leading, instructing, and tracking the performance of a small team while accomplishing a field project's goals. Native Landscape Solutions is an ecological landscape service provider, offering a broad range of field services to enhance our environment using leading edge methodologies, indigenous plants and seeds, and innovative invasive plant species management.

Salary:

$40,000-45,000 per year commensurate with experience Signing bonus for bilingual English/Spanish speakers Essential duties and responsibilities Act as crew leader for a 3-person team for ecological stewardship, invasivespecies management, habitat restoration, and other outdoor landscaping projects. Maintain and operate a wide range of field equipment including sprayers, chainsaws, weed trimmers, machinery, vehicles, and trailers. Complete field work such as herbicide applications by boom sprayer, backpack sprayer and hand-applicators; removal of invasive plants using machinery or power tools such as chainsaws, weed trimmers, mowers, or by hand; establish native plants through seeding or live plantings. Required qualifications Bachelor's degree in biology, ecology, botany, forestry, natural resources, or a closely related field OR adequate work experience in natural areas or invasive species management. 2+ years of related work experience. Crew management and task/duty delegation. Ability to direct, inform, and train small crews. Ability to work outside in a variety of harsh weather conditions. Ability to correctly identify exotic and invasive plants, as well as plants native to Missouri and the Midwest. Experience with invasive species management and herbicide use. Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds. Must have Missouri Driver's License. Must be eligible to work in the U.S. Missouri Pesticide Applicator's license or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire. Technologically proficient. Good verbal and written communication. Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmentally sound practices. What we offer

Paid Time Off:

Year 1: 5 days (1 week/vacation)

• 2 days (personal/sick) Year 2: 10 days (2 weeks/vacation)
• 4 days (personal/sick)
• Subject to approval.

No extended vacation will be approved from March 15-June 30 Health Insurance Retirement account NLS will match 3% of salary to a

SIMPLE IRA

account which will be in your name - no vesting period Opportunities for advancement How to apply Please send a cover letter and a resume to Alex Meinders ( ).

Pay:

$40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person