- Agency
- Springfield Township
- Location
- Davisburg, Michigan
- Job Category
- Temporary/Seasonal Positions
- Salary
- $16.00-18.00 per hour
- Start Date
- 05/01/2023
- Last Date to Apply
- 04/15/2023
- Website
- https://www.springfield-twp.us/
- Description
- Job Title: Natural Resources Crew Member Location: Springfield Township, MI Employment Status: Temporary, Non-Exempt Employment Duration: Up to 24 weeks, approximately May-October 2023 Reports To: Reports directly to Natural Resources Manager Pay Rate: $16.00-18.00 hourly, depending on education, experience, and certifications. Job Summary and Essential Functions: Springfield Township, located in northern Oakland County, Michigan, has been a regional leader in conservation planning and sustainable development for over 30 years. This position offers an exciting opportunity to help advance the township’s commitment to natural areas management through its Natural Resources Management Crew. Successful applicants will have an opportunity to work in one of the highest quality prairie fen complexes in the world, while improving habitat for numerous state and federally listed plant and animal species including the federally endangered Poweshiek skipperling. Under the supervision of the Natural Resources Manager, the Natural Resources Crew Member performs ecological restoration activities across Springfield Township in a diverse array of habitats on township-owned and partner lands. Habitat management activities in support of ecological restoration include invasive species control, preparations for prescribed burning, debris removal, native plant seed collection and collection of field data in support of these activities. Other activities may include assisting with volunteer workdays, township events and park maintenance tasks. The crew members will be responsible for preparation and maintenance of equipment and work logs used in these management activities. There are two temporary positions available requiring approximately 35 hours per week with an anticipated employment duration of approximately 24 weeks for one position and 12 weeks for the other. Further employment in this position will be contingent on funding, performance and work needs. The position involves extensive outdoor physical labor in diverse weather conditions and may require working some evenings and weekends. Contact : Send resume and cover letter by mail or email to the Springfield Township Supervisor’s Office. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Address: Springfield Township Supervisor’s Office RE: Natural Resources Crew Member 12000 Davisburg Road Davisburg, MI 48350 EMAIL: jrusch@springfield-twp.us
- Qualifications
- Minimum Qualifications: *High school diploma and 1 year’s training in science-related field or related experience in land management. *Experience recognizing plant and animal species. *Experience operating various types of power equipment. *Experience working in a team environment. *Ability to conduct ecological stewardship activities in the field *Ability to provide both oral and written communication that is easily understood and direct in its content *Ability to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License in Forestry, Aquatic and Right-of-Way categories from the State of Michigan within 90 days of employment. Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Experience: *Greater than one year of experience in land management. *Documented training or certification for power tool operation. *Possession of a current Commercial Pesticide Applicator License in Forestry, Aquatic and Right-of-Way categories from the State of Michigan *Experience working in or knowledge of prairie fens and associated natural communities and experience following conservation guidelines when managing habitat for rare species. To Apply: Send resume and cover letter by mail or email to the Springfield Township Supervisor’s Office. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Address: Springfield Township Supervisor’s Office RE: Natural Resources Crew Member 12000 Davisburg Road Davisburg, MI 48350 EMAIL: jrusch@springfield-twp.us
- Contact Person
- Supervisor's Office
- Contact Phone
- 248-846-6502
- Contact eMail
- jrusch@springfield-twp.us
