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Invasive Species Program Coordinator

Invasive Species Program Coordinator

Vets HiredRaleigh, North Carolina, USA
11 days ago
Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Coordinates the implementation of management strategies related to the control and prevention of invasive plant and wildlife species within the Parks system.
  • Develops tools and strategies for prioritizing invasive species control projects and coordinates the deployment of resources needed to successfully achieve management objectives.
  • Strategizes and develops integrated pest management (IPM) including the use of mechanical and chemical control techniques.
  • Leads the contracting process with thirdparty vendors to plan and implement contracted invasive species control projects and is responsible for conducting the necessary oversight and quality assurance monitoring to ensure that control projects complete the defined objectives and follow accepted protocols / regulations.
  • Assists with or leads staff volunteers and external partners in ontheground implementation of invasive species control efforts using a variety of tools and techniques.
  • Assumes responsibility for the procurement safe storage maintenance and diligent recording / reporting of approved herbicides and tools / equipment used to successfully complete invasive species control objectives.
  • Utilizes GPS / GIS tools and platforms to implement field mapping and tracking strategies.
  • Oversees the parttime Assistant Coordinator position requiring effective prioritization direction and communication to ensure efficient use of their time.
  • Serves as a contact point for current / future partnerships with cooperating government agencies nongovernment organizations and volunteer groups.
  • Serves as a subject matter expert to guide review and approve work completed by staff contracted services and additional stakeholders.
  • Oversees the preparation maintenance and / or distribution of correspondence reports documents system information and other related communication materials.
  • Develops and delivers educational public outreach campaigns programs presentations and / or informational literature (i.e. flyers brochures newsletters signage etc.) geared toward informing citizens about the threat of invasive species.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience :

  • Bachelors Degree in Conservation Biology Ecology Forestry Natural Resource Management Horticulture or a directly related field and one year of professional neighborhood outreach citizen participation or community development experience.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

    • Licensing and Certifications :

  • Valid Class C Drivers License with a satisfactory driving record or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.
  • Pesticide / Herbicide Applicators License or the ability to obtain posthire.

    • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Pesticide / Herbicide Applicators License in any of these categories : Turf & Ornamental L Aquatics A Forestry G and / or RightofWay H.
  • Additional professional licenses / certifications related to invasive species control herbicide / pesticide use and / or natural resources management.
  • Membership / participation in natural resourcesrelated organizations preferably those with a focus on invasive species management and / or maintaining native biodiversity.
  • Between one and four or more additional years of experience related to the assignment.
  • Supervisory experience.

    • Additional Information

    Knowledge Skills and Abilities :

  • Common nonnative invasive plant and wildlife species of the Southeastern United States.
  • Native flora and fauna of the Southeastern United States especially those with a federal or statelisted conservation designation (i.e. Endangered Threatened Significantly Rare etc.).
  • Broader ecological systems including the characteristics of various successional states and habitat needs.
  • Applicable federal state and local laws codes and / or regulations pertaining to herbicide / pesticide purchasing handling storage and applications.
  • GPS / GIS and the utilization of related field technology.
  • Experience working with a variety of stakeholders including government agencies nongovernmental organizations and / or public groups; managing stakeholder interests that may be in conflict.
  • Experience working with the public and delivering both formal and informal educational programs.
  • Supervisory principles practices and techniques.
  • Public speaking and / or educational program development.
  • Appreciating diversity equity and inclusion.
  • Conflict resolution negotiation strategies consensus building and community outreach and engagement.
  • Authoring and editing detailed reports and documents.

    • ADA and Other Requirements

    Positions in this class typically require : standing walking fingering talking hearing seeing and repetitive motions.

    Light Work :

    Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and / or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and / or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

    Working Conditions :

    Work is routinely performed in an indoor office environment.

    Key Skills

    Project / Program Management,Program Management,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Organizational skills,Data Collection,Meeting Facilitation,Utilization Review,Administrative Experience,Program Development,Public Speaking,Supervising Experience,Social Work

    Employment Type : Full Time

    Vacancy : 1