Aquatic Invasive Species Technician

Hobart and William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY Full-time Farming / Fishing / Forestry

Posted on May 16, 2024

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Aquatic Invasive Species Technician
Hobart William Smith Colleges

Location: Geneva, NY
Open Date: Mar 03, 2023

Description
Under the supervision of Finger Lakes Institute (FLI) at Hobart and William Smith Colleges staff and Finger Lakes Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (FL PRISM), AIS Technicians will assist in fieldwork, outreach, and education related to high priority and emerging aquatic invasive species (AIS). AIS Techs will primarily participate in aquatic plant surveys around the Finger Lakes region. Techs will also work with managers to physically remove high-priority species such as water chestnut.

Essential Responsibilities:

Monitor for invasive species through the collection of data related to plant communities, water quality, and other abiotic properties of aquatic ecosystems.
Collect and submit accurate field data in accordance with established protocols.
Use motorized and non-motorized watercraft to navigate waterways.
Work under minimal and distant supervision; must make independent decisions based on experience and judgments.
Resolve routine issues independently, consulting with AIS Program Coordinator to develop plans for resolution of complex and unusual problems.
Use watercraft, hip waders, and other tools to physically remove invasive plants from known locations in the Finger Lakes.
Help lead or monitor work groups consisting of volunteers covering a wide geographic area.
Drive and assist with campus-owned vehicles with trailers attached, including loading and unloading trailers and gear.
May be asked to work weekends and holidays.

Other Information:

This is a seasonal (summer), non-benefits-eligible position. Position is based out of Hobart and William Smith Colleges. The Finger Lakes PRISM is one of eight PRISMs supported via funding from the New York State Environmental Protection Fund as administered by NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation. Willingness and ability to travel and to work nights and weekends on occasion. Access to reliable transportation required. Employee will be reimbursed at the federally approved rate for work related travel when using personal vehicle This position description is not all-inclusive as other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned.

Qualifications

Experience in or ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work, preferably biological monitoring.
Experience in recognizing plant and animal species, or enthusiasm for plant or animal identification.
Experience or comfort in operating various types of equipment including motor and hand-powered watercraft, chest waiters, tablets, GPS units.
Experience or ability to work in wet, muddy conditions.
Experience in working in a team environment.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to work independently and responsibly without direct supervision.
Ability to accurately collect and summarize data according to established protocol.
Must have access to reliable transportation; must provide own transportation to work sites and meeting locations.
Valid driver’s license and motor vehicle check required; must have reliable. transportation to work sites and meeting locations.

Application Instructions
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter, resume and the names with contact information of at least three (3) professional references to our application service, Interfolio (utilizing the Apply link on the right). Background check required.

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Aquatic Invasive Species Technician

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