Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborates with ATC staff, partners, Trail Clubs, and volunteers to manage NNIS on public lands using chemical and mechanical methods.
• Inventory sections of Southern A.T. for occurrences of NNIS.
• Lead, plan, and coordinate volunteer NNIS management workdays with trail clubs, volunteers, and partners.
• Assist with other data collection, mapping, database management, and equipment maintenance.

• Coordinate management of open areas with partners, Trail Clubs, and volunteers; including assisting with management prescriptions and supervising management activities.
• Perform stewardship activities including chainsaw operation, brushcutting, and herbicide application.
• Mapping of treatment areas, access roads, and other features using GPS/GIS.

• Retreat ash trees against the emerald ash borer in TN, NC, and GA.
• Assist with spruce-fir restoration activities including on the ground management and data collection.
• Other potential project work includes hemlock treatments, beech bark disease surveying, and other forest health initiatives.

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  BA/BS degree. Degree in conservation biology, ecology, forestry, or natural resources management.
• Minimum 2-years experience performing natural resources management and stewardship activities.
• Working knowledge of Southern Appalachian natural history and familiarity with the A.T.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and GIS.
• Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule; position requires regular travel throughout the Southern Region (TN, NC, GA) and some weekend work and camping.
• Ability to work safely and efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Experience with the safe and efficient operation of a variety of land stewardship hand and power tools including but not limited to: loppers, hand saws, powered brush cutters, chainsaws, and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).
• Creativity and attention to detail while handling multiple tasks.
• Ability to solve problems and handle issues of a complicated/complex nature.
• Skilled in project management and implementation.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, ability to maintain favorable relations, and inspire cooperation with volunteers.
• Familiarity and experience with ArcGIS software and GIS principles.
• Familiarity and experience using GPS technology.
• Wilderness First Aid and CPR training preferred.
• Pesticide applicator license in GA, TN, or NC preferred.

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  Work may include the use of power tools not exceeding 120 decibels. (PPE provided)
• Regular use of a computer is required; Microsoft Office, ESRI GIS, and Google applications are used.
• Willingness to use personal vehicle for regional travel, mileage is reimbursed at federal rate.
• Requires valid state driver’s license with a safe driving record.
• Incumbent may be exposed to hazardous physical conditions and seasonal exposure to extreme weather conditions, including rain, snow, humidity, intense heat, and sunlight.
• Incumbent must be able to handle heavy brush, walk for extended periods, stand for long periods, perform routine moderate lifting, and to carry up to 50 pounds in a backpack over a minimum of three miles, traverse rough uneven terrain, and wet and slippery surfaces.