[APWG] JOBS: Invasive Plant Control Travel Team Technicians (Eastern US)

[Olivia Kwong]

Invasive Plant Control Travel Team Technician
10-12 OPENINGS AVAILABLE!
Positions are available 2012 (Seasonal/Permanent)
Compensation is negotiable depending on experience.

Applicants will have the opportunity to work in various natural areas 
throughout the eastern United States with an emphasis on invasive plant 
management. Invasive Plant Control, Inc. will provide you with the 
opportunity to conduct intensive habitat rehabilitation of many different 
native plant communities with the main emphasis in invasive plant 
management. IPC is a privately owned company considered one of the leaders 
in the invasive plant control market in the US. IPC emphasizes control in 
natural area settings.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Primary function will be to travel continuously throughout the eastern US 
as part of an invasive plant management team and utilize a variety of 
techniques including chemical and mechanical methods to control invasive 
exotic plants.

TRAVEL:
* Lodging is provided.
* Personal vehicle is encouraged but not required.
* Food is on your own.
* There may be no opportunity to travel home during the course of this 
position other than on your own time

REQUIREMENTS:
* Applicants selected will be subject to a government security 
investigation.
* Applicants must pass a pre hire drug screening to be considered for 
employment
* Valid driver's license; good communication skills; good physical 
condition; ability to work with minimal supervision; ability to travel for 
long periods of time away from home; ability to pass pesticide applicator 
exams in various states.
* Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
* Ability to travel extensively and on short notice.
* Knowledge of current trends in invasive plant management in natural 
areas.
* The ability to motivate, lead, set objectives, and manage performance of 
a small team.
* Adapt, improvise, and overcome precarious situations.
* Employee will be required to treat all invasive plant species with 
minimal to no damage to native species in the area.

TRAINING/EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:
Applicant will have the opportunity to participate in seminars or training 
sessions regarding: Invasive plant removal techniques; first aid; chainsaw 
and hand-tool safety; pesticide safety; application equipment; ATV use and 
orienteering. There will be opportunities to visit many culturally and 
historically significant sites; attend educational workshops or meetings 
concerning vegetation management and work alongside professionals involved 
in many different areas of resource management.

To Apply, Send Cover Letter and Resume to: Lee Patrick at lee at ipc-inc.org 
615-385-4319

Invasive Plant Control, Inc.
PO Box 50556
Nashville, TN 37205
www.invasiveplantcontrol.com

Invasive Plant Control, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer