Invasive Technician - Bridger-Teton National Forest

Job title: Invasive Technician - Bridger-Teton National Forest in Moran, WY at American Conservation Experience
Company: American Conservation Experience
Job description: Summary:American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the Bridger-Teton National Forest is seeking one Invasive Technician for 7 weeks. This opportunity is intended for enthusiastic professionals with a background in Rangeland Management or a related field, with a deep interest in jointly advancing their career goals and the stewardship of Wyoming's natural resources through purposeful fieldwork and research.For more information about ACE, please visit:Start Date: June 2025Estimated End Date: 7 weeks after start dateLocation Details/Description: Bridger-Teton North Zone: Blackrock & Jackson Ranger DistrictsDuty Station is the Blackrock Ranger Station. The nearest town with full services in Jackson, WY which is about a 45 minute drive. Hatchet Resort is a short walk away and serves Breakfast and Dinner. A small selection of groceries and fuel services are available at Fireside Resort, a 5 minute drive. Moose, WY is about 30 minutes away and has a store with a larger selection, fuel services and a restaurant.The Blackrock Ranger District comprises most of the Teton Wilderness. The district borders Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. It is home to the headwaters of the Yellowstone River and the Continental Divide.The Jackson Ranger District offers an incredible abundance of recreation areas and activities to choose from for all visitors. From internationally recognized skiing to world-famous fishing to wildlife watching, the variety is endless. The District contains the Gros Ventre Wilderness, hundreds of miles of Wild and Scenic Rivers including the famous Snake River, and many more areas that are all amazing.The Bridger-Teton National Forest offers more than 3.4 million acres of public land for your outdoor recreation enjoyment. With its pristine watersheds, abundant wildlife and immense wildlands, the Bridger-Teton National Forest comprises a large part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the largest intact ecosystem in the lower 48 United States. Offering nearly 1.2 million acres of designated Wilderness, over 3,000 miles of road and trail and thousands of miles of unspoiled rivers and streams.For more information on Bridger-Teton National Forest, please visit their website.Position Overview:The member will assist the Forest Service at the Blackrock Ranger District. This opportunity will allow the member to work under the supervision and guidance of professional range and natural resource specialists performing a variety of duties related to rangeland management including allotment inspections, monitoring and implementation of on the ground noxious weeds and invasive plant control. Less frequently, the participant may conduct monitoring of sensitive plant species populations.

• Operate, maintain, and inventory weed management equipment.
• Mix, maintain, and calibrate herbicides and pesticides for use in rangeland environments.
• Inventory, monitor, and map existing weed populations utilizing agency data collection applications, commercial global positioning systems and topographic maps.
• Work with permittees, partners and cooperators within the geographic area to ensure weed management efforts are successful.
• Surveys known plant populations to determine trends.
• Conducts surveys of project location to determine presence/absence of plant species.
• May operate 4x4 vehicles and ATVs.
• May perform duties using livestock.

This individual placement is meant to facilitate professional development and promotes exposure to land management agencies and networking with professionals. This could include gaining experience in different conservation fields and shadowing different work groups.Schedule: Mon-Thurs, 7 A.M. - 5:30 P.M.Position BenefitsLiving Allowance: The members should anticipate serving 40 hours/wk and will receive a living allowance of $700/wk for food and incidentals, dispersed bi-weekly. There is a possibility for camping in remote locations for backcountry work trips over an extended period of time. Field per diem at a rate of $50/ per day may also be available if camping is expected.Housing: Shared housing is available at a cost of $9.50/day ($285.32/month) for females and $6.16/day (185.01/month) for males. This is due to being in different buildings with different costs.Provided Training/Orientation: ACE members will receive training in proper pesticide handling techniques and will be provided with the opportunity to become a licensed pesticide applicator.QualificationsRequired:

• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Willing and able to represent ACE and the partner organization in a professional, positive, and enthusiastic manner.
• Ability to be both self-directed/work alone, and be a positive, contributing member of a group.
• A valid driver's license and an insurable driving record (documentation to be provided upon request). Members must be 21+ to drive due to ACE's insurance and liability requirements.
• Willing to undergo and must pass the required criminal history checks
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• ACE Members will need to complete bi-weekly timesheets, beginning of term feedback forms, end of term evaluations and for longer terms, a mid-term evaluation.
• To learn more about eligibility requirements, please visit our website located on our Indeed homepage.
• Experience and/or ability to learn the use of a GPS unit.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Proven ability to be both self-directed/work independently and be a positive, contributing member of a team.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely with resource professionals
• Members should be capable of working alone, or with other people, during early morning hours, night, or during the day.

• Members should be capable of working in remote locations for backcountry work trips over an extended period of time, primitive camping.

Preferred:

• Database management and ArcGIS software experience.
• Horse experience is not required but would allow for greater opportunities
• Wyoming QAL license preferred, but members will have the opportunity to take the exam in their first two weeks of service.
• 4x4 vehicle and ATV experience

Physical Demands, Work Environment and Working Conditions:

• Physical Demands: Requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, hiking, carrying, using hands to handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, talking and hearing. Manual dexterity required for use of various tools, computer keyboard/mouse and other office equipment. Required to stoop, kneel, climb stairs, and/or crouch. Ability to hike over rough terrain, and camp overnight under field conditions.
• Vision Requirements: Requires close, distance, peripheral and depth perception vision as well as the ability to focus.
• Weight Lifted or Force Exerted: Frequently moves up to 40 lbs., ability to move up to 40 pounds.
• Environmental: Outdoor and indoor conditions. Work environment conditions can change frequently; working under adverse weather conditions and in various climates.
• Noise Environment: Moderate to high noise such as gas-powered chainsaws and other hand and power tools.
• Travel: This position does not require unique travel.

Environmental Conditions/Hazards: The ACE member(s) may encounter environmental conditions/hazards including extreme heat or cold, rocky terrain, swamp or wetland conditions, biting insects, and potentially dangerous wildlife. The member is expected to conduct duties in a safe and orderly manner so as not to endanger self, fellow staff/members or resources.Vehicle and Equipment Use/Safety: If a vehicle is required for the accomplishment of the duties, one will be provided by the USFS. Any tools required for the accomplishment of the duties will be provided by the USFS. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), typically provided by the USFS, will be mandatory for any activity that requires it. Strict adherence to USFS and ACE equipment training, certification and safety protocols is required.To Apply: Please submit your resume, a cover letter demonstrating your interest and experience, and contact information for three professional/academic references to ACE's online application page for this position on our website. Early consideration will be given as applications are received. This position may close at any time. If you have any questions regarding this position please feel free to contact Senior Member Manager Caris Hill.If you meet at least 70 percent of the qualifications, we want to hear from you!ACE participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information when you are hired to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.EEO: Employment or Service with ACE is based upon ability, qualifications, attitude, and job-related factors. Every qualified employee, member, or applicant has the same opportunity for recruitment, hire, training, transfer, promotion, compensation, demotion, termination, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, pregnancy, ancestry, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital or parental status, political affiliation, ethnicity, hair texture or style, arrest record, caste, hereditary status, endogamy, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.
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Location: Moran, WY
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