Invasive Species Coordinator

Completes relevant training for position when directed and when such training is available. Training may include travel out of town and overnight stays. Maintains disciplined and professional work ethic both with minimal supervision and in a team environment. Maintains confidentiality regarding KBIC, Department, and staff related information. Takes detailed field notes with accurate GPS documentation and identification of invasive species. Responsible for training and supervising the natural resources technicians (young adults) and other field crews. Trains and supervises additional technicians, college interns, youth and volunteer workers as directed by Habitat Specialist. Responsible for maintaining work logs, mileage logs, completing timesheets, writing monthly reports, designing and presenting public education materials, assisting with website updates, assisting with outreach and education events and other regular routine departmental administrative tasks. Responsible for coordinating staff for invasive species control work using outlined methods/protocols at designated sites. Duties will include manual removal and disposal of plant materials and chemical control for which appropriate training and certification necessary. Biological methods may also be used. Duties include creating work plans, record keeping for operations and maintenance and care of associated equipment and supplies. Responsible for implementation of the KBIC Terrestrial Invasive Species Management Plan and portions of the KBIC Aquatic Invasive Species Adaptive Management Plan. Responsible for weekly collation and entry of monitoring and control data using various software programs such as Microsoft Office Excel and/or Access. Scan and file relevant invasive species program information. Pro, and maintain digital photo records. Integrating newly collected data and archived invasive species program data in Excel or other programs will also be required. Required to ensure routine restocking of supplies, and check maintenance of boats and canoes. Coordinates with AIS Specialist and other staff for outreach and education related to invasive species, including KBIC youth program, and will provide field tours as directed. Assists with coordinated efforts for invasive plant control efforts with partners, and represents KBIC at partnership meetings, workshops, and at times provides presentations. Asist Habitat Specialist, Ecologist, and/or other staff with grant proposal development and reporting requirements pertaining to invasive species. All other duties as requested by supervisor.