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Natural Areas Steward, Cornell Plantations
Within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell
Plantations
is the arboretum, botanical garden, and natural areas of Cornell
University. Our mission is to preserve and enhance diverse
horticultural
collections and natural areas for the enrichment and education of the
academic community and the general public, and in support of scientific
research.
Plantations' Natural Areas Program is the steward of 4000 acres of
biologically diverse ecosystems in central New York. Our holdings are
among the five largest systems of natural areas associated with public
gardens in North America. To support research and teaching at Cornell
and
beyond, Plantations manages a diverse group of preserves that represent
the full range of ecological habitats found in the Finger Lakes
region.
We are seeking a Natural Areas Steward who will, under the direction of
the Natural Areas Director, assist in the oversight of all aspects of
the
site management, restoration, and protection of Plantations on- and
off-campus natural areas in support of Plantations' mission. As a
member
of the stewardship crew, assist in determining management needs, make
recommendations, develop work plans and schedules, and coordinate and
execute stewardship activities and special projects. Implement programs
for site monitoring, invasive species control, and nuisance wildlife
abatements. Use accepted Natural Areas management techniques to promote
the desired conditions particular to each ecological community or
native
species. Collect natural resource information, and use GIS/GPS to
monitor
sites, species, or other conditions. Participate in Plantations
programs
to protect rare and scarce native plants in Natural Areas, propagate
native plants of local genotypes, and restore them to protected
habitats.
Evaluate trail conditions, report hazards, conduct trail maintenance,
and
respond to emergency alerts from users. Provide general support and
technical expertise for preserve educational uses and participate in
Plantations' educational programs. Work with interns, volunteers,
student
workers, and other Plantations staff as a member of the natural areas
stewardship crew. Ensure that work is conducted in a safe manner.
Substantial manual labor is involved requiring physical fitness,
awareness of safety issues, and proper use of pesticides. This position
is full-time (39 hours) for eight months, and part-time (20 hours) for
four months.
Required Qualifications:
* Associates degree in
natural resources, conservation or related field, or equivalent
combination of education and experience. 1-3 years of relevant
experience
required.
* Possess and maintain a
valid NYS Certified Pesticide Applicator's license or obtain within one
year of appointment.
* Possess and maintain
appropriate certifications to participate in prescribed burn management
program, or obtain certification within one year of appointment.
* Knowledge of and skill
with GIS/GPS equipment, and good computer skills.
* Be able to work in a
team environment as well as independently to accomplish required tasks
and achieve departmental objectives.
* Be personable and
flexible, possess excellent organizational and communication skills,
and
take pride in work.
* Be able to develop
effective working relationships with a variety of people.
* Be aware of Natural
Areas concerns, conservation methods and protocols, and be sensitive to
Natural Areas preservation and wildlife control issues.
* Know plant nomenclature
and be able to identify a wide range of native and naturalized
herbaceous
and woody plants. Know natural ecological communities and native plants
associated with community types.
* Know invasive plant
species issues, and be able to implement treatments for control. Must
be
willing to work with pesticides and chemicals.
* Have experience in the
safe operation and use of equipment such as front deck mower, flail and
hand mower, tractor, brush hog, string trimmer and chainsaw.
* Possess and maintain
NYS driver's license.
* Be physically capable
of performing the functions associated with this position, and willing
to
work under varying climatic conditions (heat, cold, precipitation,
etc.).
* Be able to report to
work outside of the regularly scheduled shift to address Plantations'
time-sensitive operational and/or snow-removal needs, to assist with
departmental emergencies, or to deal with issues of public safety.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in natural resources, conservation or related field
strongly preferred.
Background check may be required. No relocation assistance is provided
for this position.
Cornell University, located in Ithaca, New York, is an inclusive,
dynamic, and innovative Ivy League university and New York's land-grant
institution. Its staff, faculty, and students impart an uncommon sense
of
larger purpose and contribute creative ideas and best practices to
further the university's mission of teaching, research, and
outreach.
Cornell University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator
and employer.
To apply, visit
http://hr.cornell.edu/jobs/. Go to EXTERNAL
APPLICANTS, BARGAINING
UNIT POSITIONS, JOB # 16183.
Contact Name-Alisa Gardner
Number of Openings-1
Minimum Hire Rate-$16.92
University Job Title-Gardener SO08
Todd Bittner
Natural Areas Director, Cornell Plantations
607.255.9638
607.592.2256 cell
www.cornellplantations.org
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