Restoration Technician

~ Our mission is to acquire, hold and maintain lands within Kane County that contribute to the preservation of natural and historic resources, habitat flora and fauna;  and to restore, restock, protect and preserve such lands for the education recreation and pleasure of all its citizens. Our goal is to preserve and restore the nature of Kane County. ~

Position Summary

Under direct supervision of the Restoration Ecologist and Senior Restoration Technicians, the Restoration Technician performs a wide variety of assigned tasks and projects designed to improve the ecological health of District lands. May assist or mentor seasonals, interns and volunteers on day-to-day operational tasks. 

Essential Position Duties & Functions

Operations:

• Assists with day-to-day restoration and enhancement tasks, including but not limited to: brush removal (utilizing power equipment such as chainsaws, mowers & brush cutters), prescribed burns, management of invasive plants, heavy equipment operation (including tracked skid-steers and tractors), application of pesticides, and harvest and installation of native seed.
• Assists department staff in the collection of biological data, including tree surveys, floristic inventories and the monitoring of various wildlife species.
• Conducts routine equipment inspections and performs maintenance and repair of equipment, vehicles and tools.
• Operates vehicles of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment and material. Operates light and medium-sized construction and power equipment.
• Oversees intern projects, perform data entry and vegetation inventory and monitoring, occasionally.
• Assists with general maintenance and upkeep of department buildings.
• Participates in native plant propagation efforts (greenhouse, hoophouse, and garden).
• Oversees work performed by contractors, occasionally.
• Represents a positive and professional image to the public and assists the public as needed.

Administration:

• Establishes positive relationships with community, volunteers and preserve users.
• Provides input during the annual planning and budget preparation process.
• Maintains required logs and work lists, provides progress reports, etc.

Qualifications

Minimum Age Requirement: 

• 21 years old.

Education: 

• Associate’s degree in ecology, botany, natural resource management, land management, or closely related field;
• Bachelor’s degree a plus.

Experience:  

• One (1) year in natural resources, recreation, or closely related field;
  Previous experience operating required equipment (including computer and plotter; tractors, mowers, chainsaw, clearing saw, edger, line trimmer; seed harvesting equipment; Herbicide applicator; 5-yard and one-ton dump truck, backhoe, front-end loader; various hand tools; and pick-up truck); or
  An equivalent combination of relevant education, experience and training.
• Certifications/Licenses:  CPR/1st AID/AED, CDL Class A, Pesticide Applicator; S-130/S-190 basic wildland firefighting training or equivalent;
• All licenses/certifications must be obtained and maintained within one year of employment.

To Apply

• Please click "Apply on Company Website" below to access the Kane County website to apply. 
• You can call or email Betsy Scaletta, Human Resources Specialist, with any questions.

An Equal Opportunity Employer