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The Nature Conservancy Illinois Restoration Technician 54938 in Carterville, Illinois
This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11821246
OFFICE LOCATION
Carterville, Illinois, USA
\ WHO WE ARE
The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world\'s toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include acommitment to diversityand respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out ourTNC Talent playlist on YouTubeto hear stories from staff or visitGlassdoor.
One of TNC\'s primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we\'ll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply - we\'d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, \"you\'ll join for the mission, and you\'ll stay for the people.\"
\ WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER
The Restoration Technician works as part of the Southern Illinois Interagency Habitat and Fuels Crew, assisting with non-native invasive species (NNIS) management on the Shawnee National Forest. As part of our team, you will perform chemical and mechanical treatments on invasive plants, along with associated inventory, monitoring, and data collection activities. Your work will help to protect and restore forests, grasslands, and wetlands across a large geographic area.
Responsibilities & Scope:
- Safe handling, transportation, mixing, application, storage and clean-up of herbicides and application equipment.
- Operation and maintenance of backpack sprayers and high-volume pumps for herbicide application.
- May work in hot and humid conditions at remote locations with difficult and hazardous terrain.
- Requires considerable physical exertion and/or muscular strain.
- May require long hours in isolated settings; and early start times to avoid working during the hottest part of the day.
- May occasionally work without supervision.
This is a short-term, full-time (35 hours a week) position based in Carterville, Illinois running May 2024 through August 2024.
\ APPLY NOW
To apply for job ID 54938, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button athttps://careers.nature.org/. Applications are reviewed in the order in which they are received, and the position will be closed once a strong candidate pool is identified.
Need help applying? Visit ourrecruitmentpage or contact<applyhelp@tnc.org>.
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage appli ants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy\'s background screening process.
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TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to<applyhelp@tnc.org>withRequest for Accommodationin the subject line.
An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC\'s value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups