Invasive Species Biological Technician Jonesborough, TN

Invasive Plant Control, Inc. is excited to announce openings for our Travel Strike Team. We are currently hiring for the Biological Field Technician position. IPC's Jonesborough TN team will be focused on a project in Cherokee National Forest along the Nolichucky River. This is a seasonal position but there is also the opportunity to join our travel team as a full time permanent employee.

IPC's Strike Team mitigates damage from invasive plants by utilizing the most effective techniques to stop invasive plants. Crew members will spend most of their time managing invasive plants in the field.

Service Location: Cherokee National Forest near Jonesborough TN

Term of Service: Starts early to mid August 2026

The typical workweek will be 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday with hours varying from 6:00 AM-4:30 PM. Uniforms and all equipment will be provided.

Invasive Plant Management Crew

Functional Responsibilities

Crew members must have the ability to perform the necessary management of invasive species in a time efficient manner. The following responsibilities are required of the Invasive Management Crew:

• Transfers, mixes, transports, and applies non-restricted use herbicides (NRH) and adjuvants
• Operates equipment as needed for the proper application of herbicides and adjuvants
• Operates spray apparatus, including electric pump, gas powered pumps, and hand pumps
• Conducts daily inspections and maintenance of equipment and spray apparatus.
• Adheres to label instructions and IPC Safety Guidelines in all aspects of work.
• Ability to correctly identify all invasive plant with minimal review, and to discriminate invasive plants from any native vegetation of similar appearance.
• Have a sound academic knowledge of ecological principles as they relate to vegetation management.
• Have a working, current knowledge of resource management methods, biological processes and vegetation sample techniques.
• Knowledge, ability, and willingness to handle herbicides in the course of vegetation management.
• Ability to mix, handle, and apply herbicides in accordance with label directions and crew supervisor instructions
• Ability to handle and maintain tools, equipment, and supplies in good working order for daily operations.
• Perform on-the-ground management

Training/Certification Requirements

• Ability to obtain an applicators license issued from the state of Tennessee listing the appropriate application category (Forestry or right of way), current CPR card, and ability to train applicators working under his/her license.
• Be trained in the operation of chainsaws, brushcutters, gasoline powered sprayers.

Compensation

Field Technicians are compensated at $18.50 per hour

Other Requirements

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien; pass a criminal history check of the national sex-offender registry, state repository check, FBI fingerprint check and drug test. Documentation of age, education and citizenship are required. Criminal history checks will be initiated before the start of service.

To Apply:
Send a resume and cover letter. Qualified candidates will be contacted for a preliminary interview.

Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.'
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Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees eligible

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Application Question(s):

• Are you comfortable applying herbicides to control invasive plants?
• This position is field based and physical by nature and requires working outside 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week. Is this the type of work you enjoy? Please explain
• Will you be able to secure lodging prior to the start of this position?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19