District Vegetative Planting Project Technician

Job Order Number: 457816
Job Title: District Vegetative Planting Project Technician
Job Duration: Over 150 Days Type of Job: Regular
Full or Part Time: Full Time (30 Hours or More) Job Position(s): 1
Date Job Order Created/Updated: 7/9/2013 2:37:00 PM
Last Day Job Order Available Online: 09/30/2013
Source: Preferred Employer Site: HiRE Is this a Green Job? Yes
Salary Range: $13.00 (minimum) View typical labor market wage rates for Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health Pay Comments: Not Applicable Hours per Week: 40
Shift: Day Shift
Hiring Requirements: Background Checks
Driver's License Certification Requirement: Yes, Commercial License Drivers License Endorsements: No Endorsements Work Interests: View the typical interests of individuals that are EnvironmentalLocation: Lake Charles, LA - USDA Service Center - Hwy 14 Function of Work: To assist with coastal revegetation project preparation, implementation, monitoring and reporting duties Level of Work: Basic or Journeyman Entry Level Supervision Received: General from the USDA-NRCS District Conservationist, with administrative responsibility to the Soil & Water Conservation District and LDAF- Office of Soil & Water Conservation.
 Duties: The primary work area will be in the Chenier plain region of coastal Louisiana, with the possibility of occasional project specific assignments within the Deltaic plain region. Conducts environmental assessments of proposed revegetation sites including interpretation and evaluation of soil and water chemical and physical properties, basic elevation, and interpretation of vegetative responses to such factors; vegetative type mapping. Understands plant specification requirements; ensures specifications are met by marsh plant nurserymen on behalf of participating Districts. Ensures and assist Conservation Districts develop and solicit plant material bid advertisements in timely and accurate manner. Assists with revegetation project installations, project monitoring, completion and submittal of required monitoring reports and proposals for upcoming projects. Provides general assistance to the field office NRSC District Conservationist, provided all responsibilities to the CPRA-LDAF Vegetative Planting Program are complete to-date.
 Minimum Qualification Requirments: Basic- High school diploma/equivalence is required. At least one year of farm operation, and/or boat handling experience is an advantage. Note: To be eligible to qualify for, transfer, or advance to the LDAF - Agricultural Environmental Specialist I or II position, employees must have a baccalaureate degree with at least 24 semester hours in agriculture, soil science, animal science, biology, botany, chemistry, entomology, agronomy, horticulture, plant pathology, zoology, or a combination of credit in these courses to equal 24 semester hours. Special Skills (degrees, certifications, software, etc.) Ability to operate a boat is a plus. Ability or quick learning ability to read and navigate using aerial maps. Ability or quick learning ability to identify different species of plants/trees, soil types, and water types. How to apply: Look for this on the Louisiana Workforce Commission website.