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Range Technician Noxious Weeds

#48827
Outdoor Pathways

Details:

  • Category: Outdoor Pathways (IIC Internships)
  • Position Type: Internship
  • Posted on: January 17, 2025
  • Open until: Fri, March 7, 2025
  • Work Hours: 40
  • Wage: $17.75
  • Location: Cedar City, UT

Description:

Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 7:00 am-5:30 pm

Housing: No Housing Available

Dates: 05-05-2025 - 08-26-2025

Agency: Bureau of Land Management

Location: Cedar City, UT

Overview:

The BLM Cedar City Field Office has two Noxious Weeds-Range Technician positions available for the summer field season. The focus will be directed primarily towards the eradication of noxious weeds and completing vegetation monitoring throughout the Field Office.

Responsibilities:

Experience will be gained in noxious weed identification, mapping, and eradication. The position will require approximately 95% field work and 5% office work. Duties include:

  • Noxious Weed Identification
  • Noxious Weed Mapping (GPS Unit)
  • Noxious Weed Eradication (Chemical and Hand Tools)
  • Noxious Weed Chemical Calibration
  • Obtaining a Pesticide Applicators License
  • Lifting and carrying 50 lbs (i.e. backpack sprayer)

Qualifications:

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience working in an outdoor setting
  • Experience driving 4x4 vehicles in rugged terrain
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite
  • Current Utah State pesticide applicators license preferred, but not required
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