Natural Resource Plant Technician - Seasonal

Overview

The Natural Resource Management Department has a seasonal Natural Resource Plant Technician position available.

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• Assist the field staff with natural areas management tasks including native seed harvest, plug planting and tree planting.
• Assist the field staff in restoration assessment and planning.
• Assist District staff with plant identification, site mapping, and data collection leading to the preparation of typed summaries, graphed and charts detailing plant community assessments.
• Assist staff with biological research projects such as rare plant monitoring and monitoring reptile populations.
• Work independently on seed collecting and processing.
• Participate in planting and seeding projects.
• Assist the field staff with the control of exotic and invasive species.

• Enthusiastic, courteous, positive attitude and team spirit.
• Possess a working knowledge of the flora of northeastern Illinois and familiarity with the characteristics of regional woodland, prairie and wetland communities. Understanding of a broad range of ecological concepts and a willingness to learn in a variety of settings.
• Computer skills - experience with common computer software including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work outdoors under adverse weather conditions (including exposure to allergens, heat, humidity, biting insects, and poisonous plants).
• Experience with or a willingness to learn safe operation of gas-powered weed whips.
• Possess or be willing to acquire Illinois Pesticide Operator license.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Current and valid Illinois driver's license that is free from suspension or revocation during term of employment; must maintain insurability with the District's fleet carrier.
• Employment is subject to successful results of a criminal history background investigation and satisfactory completion of a physical and drug screen.

The hourly rate for this position is $16.00. This position is eligible for the District's seasonal benefits. Interested applicants may learn more about the District's competitive compensation program and benefit plans at

Apply online eforest/careers. Complete applications will include a cover letter and resume.

Persons requiring reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act are asked to contact the Human Resources Department at  or by email at

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the mission of the Forest Preserve District of Kane County to acquire, hold, and maintain lands within Kane County, which contribute to the conservation of natural or historic resources and habitats, flora or fauna; and to restore, restock, protect and preserve such lands for the environmental education, recreation, pleasure and well-being of all its citizens. Our goal is to Preserve and Restore the Nature of Kane County.