Invasive Species Technician

Title: Invasive Species Technician

State Role Title:Agricultural Specialist I

Hiring Range: $20.00-$25.00 an hour

Agency: Department of Forestry

Location:Charlottesville Nat Resrcs Dr

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Forestry is seeking an Invasive Species Technician to assist with botanical survey work in Virginias forests. This is a part-time position not to exceed 1500 hours per year. The position is based in Charlottesville but work will be conducted statewide. Duties include: conducting botanical surveys of state forests and state-owned land while searching for non-native invasive plants collecting data in the field and organizing online databases. The technician will also assist with invasive plant treatment projects and education and outreach events.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience identifying the flora of Virginia to species including understory and canopy species
Ability to navigate using maps and GPS
Ability to communicate effectively and take comprehensive observational notes Ability to work independently and conduct surveys alone in remote locations
Ability to hike 5-10 miles daily on foot across different types of forested and rough terrain Experience with and ability to use a PC and Microsoft Office software
Possession of valid Virginia Drivers License or equivalent

Additional Considerations

Coursework related to forestry dendrology field botany or plant taxonomy
Experience using ArcGIS and digital mapping tools
Experience identifying and managing invasive plants in natural areas

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Must be able to obtain a Virginia Commercial Pesticide Applicators Permit within 6 months of employment (training provided).
Must pass moderate work capacity test (two mile walk in 30 minutes with 25-pound pack).

Contact Information

Name: Kristina Clore

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.