Conservation Technician jobs in Akron, OH

PROGRAM DATES:
May 13th - September 27th, 2024

The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and adults. Program participants protect and restore national parks, national forests, wildlife refuges, marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks, community green spaces, and much more across the country.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The Student Conservation Association (SCA), America's #1 conservation service organization, seeks qualified applicants to maintain a wide range of habitats in Northeast Ohio with DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, Inc., in SCA's DAVEY Ecological Restoration cohort.

MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES:
SCA crew members will complete hands-on field work under the direction of Ecological Restoration Site Managers as well as Project Managers with Davey Resource Group to provide clients with the services and solutions needed to efficiently manage natural resources, comply with policies, and obtain regulatory permits. Members will inspect, manage, and maintain a wide range of habitats, both natural and disturbed. Daily tasks include herbicide application, native seed installation, native plug planting, tree / shrub installation, invasive vegetation control (IVC), and other tasks related to habitat restoration.
Project Work Summary: Various IVC techniques, including physically strenuous backpack spraying;Plant ID,native seeding; native planting (live stakes, container plants); possibly stream seeding/matting before or after IVC season; Safety Tailgates/Topics; small equipment operation

MEMBER BENEFITS:
Members will receive on the job training in hand and power tool use, herbicide application, and gain exposure to careers working for contracting agencies such as DRG. Members may also have the opportunity to participate in environmental education and professional development workshops/trainings, as well as travel for special projects across the state.

Training Dates:
May 13th - 17th, 2024 8 AM - 3 PM (mandatory paid training with DRG)

Regular Schedule:
8-10 hrs/day, up to 40 hrs/week, for 20weeks: daily schedule varies. Hours generally fall on weekdays between 7 AM and 5:30 PM, with the occasional option to work overtime or on Saturday.

COMPENSATION:
$18/hr for up to 40 hrs/week, $27/hr for occasional optional overtime (no more than 5 additional hours/week).

Crew members should anticipate an average of 35 hrs/week of work. Some work may be offered on Saturdays, but is not mandatory.

MEMBER QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be 18 yrs or older; have a valid driver's license for 3 years and clean driving record; current ability to meet SCA's criminal back-ground check standards; ability to lift up to 50 lbs; ability to tolerate adverse weather conditions and be active on your feet over uneven terrain while carrying a 35-lb backpack for up to 8 hrs/day; outdoor skills and experience hiking in varying terrain and weather conditions; ability to maintain a safe, productive, and enjoyable work environment. Ability to adapt as schedule may change based on weather and project requirements. Plant iden-tification skills and knowledge of midwestern ecology is a plus. Hand and power tool experience also a plus!

Ability to meet at the Davey Resource Group office every morning (unless planned otherwise) at: 333 Martinel Dr., Kent, OH 44240

Current students are encouraged to apply, as well as those looking to get into the field of conservation.

SCA is an EOE dedicated to workforce diversity.