Mountain Steward Technician

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Under the direction of the Mountain Steward Supervisor, Bogus Basin’s Mountain Steward Technician will perform invasive & noxious weed management, native seed collection, revegetation, and erosion mitigation on both Bogus Basin and United States Forest Service Property (USFS). Additionally, the Mountain Steward Technician will engage with the public by assisting with teaching our youth environmental education programs, leading volunteer stewardship events, and assisting with sustainability education events. This position will also help manage our recycling system.

Essential Functions of the Job

• Able to identify and differentiate between native and invasive/noxious plants at all stages of growth
• Application of herbicide to control invasive and noxious weeds via backpack, four-wheeler, side-by-side and truck sprayers
• Interpret, understand, and follow herbicide application rates, precautions, & restrictions (state & federal) set forth in documentation provided by the employer, USFS and manufacturer
• Use hand tools to dig or pull invasive weeds when spraying is not applicable
• Calibration of spray equipment to ensure proper application rates of herbicide in accordance with label or USFS Pesticide Use Proposal (PUP)
• Use GPS units to create polygons of application areas and upload said data to include in reporting
• Work with supervisor to ensure proper record keeping of all herbicide application on USFS and private property
• Planting seedlings and spreading seed in disturbed areas
• Collecting seeds from native plants throughout the year
• Assist with new and post construction invasive/noxious weed monitoring
• Build and maintain erosion control structures and features around the mountain (i.e. water bars)
• Participate in revegetation efforts via reseeding and cutting propagation techniques
• Assist with community sustainability and stewardship events

Non-Essential Functions of the Job

• Use hand and power tools to assist in brush clearing along snowshoe trails
• Assist with coordinating and communicating volunteers (if applicable)
• Sort recycling and transport recyclable materials to the recycling center
• Assist with youth environmental education programs
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education & Experience Requirements

• Some academic or professional background in ecology, environmental studies, rangeland management, botany/horticulture, conservation, outdoor education, leadership or similar field.
• Preferred- Degree in rangeland management, environmental studies, ecology, biology, botany/horticulture or similar field preferred.
• Preferred- Basic CPR/First Aid certification, Wilderness First Aid certification or higher.
• Preferred- Hold ISDA Pesticide Applicators License

Additional Requirements

• Passion for the Bogus Basin Mission
• Excellent science communication skills (verbal & written)
• Willingness to learn about the flora and fauna at Bogus Basin
• Experience using GPS units
• Desire to care for open spaces and the environment
• Ability to thrive as a member of a team
• Able and willing to communicate with public about their role at Bogus Basin
• Background check required.

Physical

• Consistently travel 2-12 miles per day on foot while transporting backpack sprayers weighing up to 50 lbs. on steep and uneven terrain (on and off trail)
• Operate vehicles including vans, trucks, four-wheelers and side-by-sides
• Bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, lift on uneven terrain.

Working Conditions and Schedule

Environment

• Majority of the time is spent outdoors for long periods of time in all weather conditions. Proper PPE (provided by Bogus Basin) must be worn while applying herbicide.

Schedule

• This position is 40 hours per week. Schedule will either be M-F (8hrs/day) or M-Th (10hrs/day). Work will begin in May and continue through September.  Some Saturdays are possible to lead volunteer work groups.