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Natural Resource Management- Boone Co. Conservation District
 
 
 
Natural Areas member, under the supervision of the Natural Areas Manager, is a 1,700-hour service position responsible for: • Collecting and cleaning seed from native plant species. • Spraying and mixing herbicides (training and certification provided). • Cutting and removing non-native plants with hand tools, including clearing saws and chainsaws. • Assisting with prescribed burns (training provided). • Propagation and planting native plants, both in the field and in a greenhouse setting. • Creating and utilizing maps with GIS programs. • Designing and implementing public education programs relating to land management. Requirements • Must be 18 years (+) with valid driver’s license. • Ability to obtain an Illinois pesticide applicator certification within 30 days (paid for by BCCD). • Knowledge of native and invasive plant species. Physical Functions and Equipment Used Ability to: • Lift and carry, bend, and reach. • Go up and down stairs. • Lift and carry 50lbs. • Safely operate hand tools and landscaping tools such as: drills, chainsaws, clearing saws, walk-behind mowers, hedge trimmers, hand pruners, weed eaters, and shovels. • Safely operate multiple types of district vehicles including but not limited to tractors, trailers, UTVs, trucks, and mowers. • Use a computer, smart phone, copy machine, and other office equipment. Working Environmental Conditions: • Serve outside in all types of weather conditions. • Serve in conditions where there are biting and stinging insects. • Serve a flexible schedule that may vary from week to week or even daily. • Serves primarily weekdays, but may have occasional evenings or weekends. • Serve with proper personal protective equipment (provided). • Serve as part of a crew. HOUSING: Subsidized housing provided for $350/mo, all utilities except internet provided. $24,000 stipend and $7,395 education award after successful completion of service.
 
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Member Duties : The AmeriCorps member will serve with natural resource staff in a variety of land management activities. The service will take place outdoors in all weather conditions. Specific service activities will include: • Collecting and cleaning seed from native plant species. • Spraying and mixing herbicides for invasive plant species. • Cutting and removing non-native trees and shrubs with hand tools, including clearing saws and chainsaws. • Assisting with prescribed burns. • Propagation and planting native species, both in the field and in a greenhouse setting. • Creating and utilizing maps with GIS programs. • Designing and implementing programs relating to natural resources management for summer camp students and the public. • Operating hand tools, vehicles, and office equipment. • Other natural areas management and administrative duties as assigned. $24,000 stipend and $7,395 after successful completion of service.
 
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Health Coverage ,  Housing ,  Training ,  Living Allowance . 
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Uniforms provided and required . 
 
Service Areas :
Environment . 
 
Skills :
Environment ,  Team Work ,  Trade/Construction ,  General Skills . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Natural Resource Management- Boone Co. Conservation District
Program Start/End Date
09/03/2024  -   08/31/2025
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations ILLINOIS  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  07/05/2024  To  09/13/2024 
Contact Frank Rabbit
603 N Appleton Rd
Belvidere   IL   61008
(815) 547-7935
frabbit@bccdil.org
https://www.bccdil.org/
Listing ID 123462

       

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