Hello! I will be supervising the stewardship for Oakland Township Parks and Recreation this season, and we're hiring three seasonal stewardship technicians. These technicians will be employed by the township, but work under my direct supervision. Below is the job announcement. You can visit our website for the full and printable job description:
www.sixriversrlc.org.
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Organization:
The Oakland Township Parks and Recreation Commission (PRC) is a local elected park agency responsible for almost 1100 acres of Township park land as well as the Oakland Township portion of the Paint Creek Trail. The PRC manages a 10-year park millage as well as a 10-year land preservation millage. These two millages fund all Township park/natural area acquisition, planning, development, operation and maintenance.
Oakland Township has demonstrated its long-term commitment to the identification and preservation of natural areas through the purchase of parks to protect these resources. Ten of the 12 parks acquired by the Township contain defined high-priority natural areas, including glacial lakes, prairie remnants, forests, a heronry, and Clinton River tributaries. Conservation easements have been dedicated to protect key parkland natural areas. PRC is partnering with Six Rivers Regional Land Conservancy (the Conservancy) to supervise and lead stewardship activities on Township parks and natural areas.
Position:
The Stewardship Technician position is a full-time, temporary, hourly position. Duties include the management of the Township parks’ natural areas under the direction of the Conservancy’s Stewardship Director. Work tasks may include species monitoring, invasive species control, prescribed burning, and assisting on volunteer stewardship workdays. This position will require cooperation with PRC and Conservancy staff, partner organizations, volunteers and the general public. This position may be ideal for a candidate seeking an academic internship, experience in the natural resource management field, or contined education in stewardship and land management. It is the responsibility of the Stewardship Technician to make any and all arrangements with an accredited institution if an internship is desired.
Qualifications: Aware of conservation issues, team-player, strong work ethic, provide own transportation if needed; identify animal and plant species; display proficiency in map interpretation; use tools safely; operate GPS units; attain additional training (provided by township); perform physical work in harsh conditions and inclement weather; and work under minimal supervision. Working towards a degree in conservation biology, ecology, natural resources management or related field.
Pay Rate, Starting Date and Work Schedule: Pay will be commensurate with education and work experience. Three positions are open. Three short-term positions will last for a minimum of 10 weeks, and a maximum of 20 weeks. Please indicate position length preference when applying.
To Apply: Submit resume and three professional references to:
Heather Huffstutler, Director of Stewardship
Six Rivers Regional Land Conservancy
P.O. Box 80902
Rochester, MI 48308
Email:
hhuffstutler@sixriversrlc.orgApplication materials may be submitted immediately. All resumes must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on June 5, 2009. For More Information, contact Heather Huffstutler, Director of Stewardship, Six Rivers Regional Land Conservancy at
hhuffstutler@sixriversrlc.orgThe Charter Township of Oakland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pre-placement physical exam at department’s expense will be required.
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