[APWG] Nature Preserves Management Workers Needed

[Weese, Zeb (EPPC OOS KNPC)]

Employment Announcement:
Two Nature Preserve Management Workers Needed for 8.5 Month Positions
with the Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission

Position Summary:
Duties include, but are not limited to: exotic species control,
herbicide application, brush/tree removal, trail maintenance and
construction, boundary posting, and firebreak construction.  Individuals
will also be responsible for the general upkeep of preserve parking
areas, boundary patrol, preventative equipment maintenance, writing
activity reports and visitor contact.  Preserve Management Workers
assist the three Regional Preserve Managers with the implementation of
management plans on preserves and natural areas in the state nature
preserve system.  These duties will aid in the protection of rare
species and the restoration of important ecological communities
throughout Kentucky.  Statewide travel will be necessary but the
positions will be based out of Frankfort.

Qualifications and Minimum Requirements:
* Thirty credit hours in college biology, natural resources or related
field or a high school diploma plus one year of employment experience in
natural resources.
* Applicant must possess valid driver's license.
* Ability to safely operate and maintain equipment such as chain saws,
weedeaters, pump units, ATV and standard transmission 4WD vehicles.
* Ability to do strenuous labor and heavy lifting for long periods of
time under adverse field conditions and uneven terrain.
* Willingness and ability to travel overnight for up to one work week
(state vehicle will be provided, meals and lodging will be reimbursed).
* Individuals should be self-motivated and able to work without direct
supervision.
* Individuals with good plant identification skills are preferred.

Working Conditions:
* This is a field job; employees may be exposed to biting/stinging
insects, venomous snakes, poison ivy, and adverse weather conditions.
* Approximate Starting date: July 1, 2007
* Pay:  $11.65 per hour (37.5 hour week)
* For more information on our agency, see www.naturepreserves.ky.gov 

Application deadline: June 20, 2007

Interested individuals may contact any of the following for details on
applying:

Zeb Weese at (502) 573-2886 or zeb.weese at ky.gov 
Lane Linnenkohl at (270) 745-7005 or lane.linnenkohl at ky.gov 
Kyle Napier at (606) 633-0362 or kyle.napier at ky.gov   


Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission
801 Schenkel Lane
Frankfort, KY 40601-1403

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