Lewis and Clark Community College Hiring for Habitat Strike Team Junior Project Assistant, Part-time at Godfrey, IL Full Time

Posting Details

POSTING TEXT

Posting Number | 20110676
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Job Title | Habitat Strike Team Junior Project Assistant, Part-time
Classification | Non-Exempt Staff
FLSA | Non-Exempt
Rate of Pay | $14.40 / hr
Type of Position | Part-Time
If Part-Time, specify hours per week | 29
If Part-Time, specify number of weeks | 50
Organizational Unit | NGRREC-Environmental Sustainability
Position Reports To (Title) | Conservation Program Manager
Scope of Position |

The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC) is seeking one to two Junior Habitat Assistants to work utilizing common ecological restoration tools to establish and manage a suite of conservation practices. The primary purposes of these positions will be to work on private and public lands to implement the best restoration or management practice application for the particular site and utilize the necessary tools to successfully accomplish the conservation goal while preparing practitioners to think at landscape scale levels as it pertains to conservation application. This position is part of a partnership between the Illinois Department of Natural resources’ (IDNR) Heritage Division and Illinois Recreational Access Program (IRAP) and Lewis and Clark Community College/National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC) and other regional partners such as L&C’s Restoration Ecology Program. This part-time position(s) (29 hrs/week) are grant funded with a good opportunity for extension.

Key Measurable Expectations |

KEY MEASURABLE EXPECTATIONS:

These assistants will be technical experts on all aspects of conservation restoration and management, working to restore and improve conservation acres on the ground. Primary focuses will include providing on-the-ground conservation restoration or management for landowners enrolled in IRAP but will also include public IDNR sites.

This position will utilize conservation restoration and habitat management tools including but not limited to ATV/UTV, rear mount broadcast seeder, trailer and gas-powered sprayer, brush cutter, hand tools, chemical sprayers/applicators, chainsaw, and prescribed fire tools. The team, including the Junior assistant, will be responsible for maintaining and repairing equipment and gear.

This position is one of several new positions in the private lands conservation hub developing at the National Great Rivers Research & Education Center. Additional professional development through field training, professional workshops, and online courses may be available for this position.

The Junior Habitat Assistant’s primary duty station will be at the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center located in East Alton, IL. The Habitat Strike Team will generally work within approximately a 90-mile radius of East Alton, IL.

Work hours are 29 hours per week. The job will consist of mainly field work but some office work is included. Mandatory drug test and security background check, with fingerprinting, will be required of the selected applicant. NGRREC vehicles can be used for travel to sites or staff can get reimbursed for personal vehicle mileage.

Duties

• Implementing conservation practices, in a multitude of weather conditions and terrain, in order to restore habitat for wildlife and improve habitat with common management practices including burning, chemical application, and hand/mechanical treatment;
• Fostering working relationships with IDNR staff and other stakeholder groups;
• Participating in the construction, fabrication, maintenance, and repair of Strike Team equipment and supplies;
• Participating in scientific field studies and surveys as needed;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: |

• High school degree;
• Ability to operate, maintain, and transport (trailering and securing) farming equipment (tractor, planter, mower);
• Experience and knowledge of general farm equipment maintenance and repair;
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues and partner agencies;
• Ability to work independently with little supervision;
• Knowledge of wildlife ecology, forestry, wetland and grassland management including the ability to utilize various habitat management equipment and tools in the development of wildlife habitat;
• Prescribed fire, S/130 and S/190, certificate is required within 45 days of hiring;
• Chemical Operator License is required within 45 days of hiring;
• Working knowledge of wildlife management and forest management practices for habitat restoration;
• Effective communication skills;
• The ability to work efficiently and effectively with others (i.e. IDNR, NGOs, landowners, etc.), as well as independently, and be able to prioritize a heavy and varied workload;
• Possession of valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance coverage meeting state minimum requirements at all times;
• A background in agriculture and/or working knowledge of agriculture is desirable;
• Field work can be taxing. The Junior Habitat Assistant will need to be a strong hiker and comfortable working in adverse environmental conditions to gain access to sites and complete field work efficiently.

Preferred Qualifications |

• Associates degree or equivalent work experience in a natural resources field, such as, forestry, wildlife biology, ecology, or a related field. A basic understanding of environmental, agricultural and/or natural resource science.

Physical Demands | additional items (identify) – Working and hiking outside in uncomfortable weather conditions, using a backpack sprayer, assisting with prescribed fires, operating UTVs and chainsaws and general office work, Lifting (identify indicate minimum lbs requirement) – 50 lbs
Work Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:30 , Other (specify) – A longer work day or weekends may be required during specific seasons.
Open Date | 02/16/2023
Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants |

FUNDED BY RESTRICTED PROGRAM FUNDS
Drivers License Required

EEO Statement |

Lewis & Clark Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, LCCC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. It is also the policy of the College to prohibit any form of harassment based on an individual’s protected status, such as gender, color, race, ancestry, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation or other protected group status as defined by law. If interested, please contact the Human Resource Department, Erickson Hall – Room 107.

Compliance |

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Source: https://www1.eeoc.gov//laws/practices/inquiries_citizenship.cfm?renderforprint=1

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7. • Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship?
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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Reference 1
2. Letter of Reference 2
3. Letter of Reference 3
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5. Transcripts
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