7 Natural Resource Specialist - Part-time Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA
BREC Recreation And Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge is Hiring a Natural Resource Specialist - Part-time Near Baton Rouge, LA
- Working knowledge of South Louisiana ecosystems.
- Knowledge of care and cultivation of trees and shrubs and general gardening.
- Knowledge of sustainable trail design and maintenance.
- Knowledge of design and maintenance of green infrastructure such as rain garden, bioswales, pollinator gardens and parking lot plantings.
- Ability to carry out instructions, read construction drawings and follow written and verbal directions.
- Ability to navigate using a map, compass and/or GPS.
- Ability to use proper tools and equipment to create and maintain trails and garden beds including but not limited to chainsaws, bobcats, excavators, weed eaters, etc.
- Knowledge of methods of trimming and felling trees including the necessary skills to use tools and equipment for pruning, maintenance and removal of limbs and/or trees.
- Knowledge of GIS including data collection.
- Understanding of herbicide use and application including laws licenses and safety protocols.
- Ability to learn and conduct a Rapid Ecological Assessment Protocol (REAP).
- Ability to follow all BREC policies, operations and programs.
- Ability to supervise and direct volunteers and develop a positive, productive working relationship is required.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relations with departmental staff and individuals from outside organizations.
- Ability to carry out instructions and see a project from start to completion effectively is required.
- Ability to communicate problems to direct supervisor.
- Ability motivate volunteers and explain safety procedures effectively.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to operate a BREC Vehicle and off-road vehicle to perform essential functions of the job.
- Ability to adjust to changing work demands, procedures, technology and or priorities.
- Ability to work in outdoor conditions which may include a variety of terrain and weather conditions such as extreme heat, rain, cold and nuisance of insects.
- Ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with supervisor, volunteers, coworkers, employees and general public.
- Must have a positive attitude with the willingness and desire to learn new skills.
- Applies knowledge of sustainable trail design to assist in carrying out trail projects.
- Performs necessary field work to create new trails and maintain existing trails in the system.
- Coordinate projects which utilize volunteers to carry out necessary trail work.
- Ensures primitive hiking trails stay usable during a majority of the year in a variety of conditions and following major storms.
- Collect GIS data in the field as instructed.
- Fell and clear trees impeding trail use as needed with chainsaws and other power tools.
- Assist in the construction and installation of trail features and amenities including but not limited to bridges, boardwalks, kiosks and signage.
- Assists in conducting REAP surveys and data collection to assess habitat types, health, biodiversity and unique features.
- Works closely with CORE division to communicate trail status and ensure trails used for programming are maintained and safe for use.
- Applies herbicide as needed for invasive species control and trail safety and maintenance.
Job Summary
Part Time
$36k-47k (estimate)
03/11/2024
06/29/2024
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