Invasive Species Technician

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1 Position Title: Invasive Species Technician Salary: $30,000/year for 3 years, bonus upon completion of the grant Status: 35 Hours/week, District Employee Duration: Three Year Grant Position Summary: The Invasive Species Technician will be a three-year district employee assigned to work with the Soil and Water Conservation Districts in Gibson, Pike, Posey, Vanderburgh and Warrick Counties to provide hands-on exposure to all aspects of invasive plant species eradication. Daily activities will include creating Cooperative Invasive Species Management Areas (CISMA) in each county, serving as the coordinator; working with a variety of audiences to provide technical advice on the removal of invasive species; mapping critical areas; and providing public outreach opportunities. Responsibilities: Establish a Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area in each of the counties serving as the coordinator to ensure successful formation and continuation of the CISMA including night meetings as necessary. Work with elected officials, landowners, drainage boards, county highway departments, schools, non-profit groups and other interested parties to promote invasive species awareness and removal. Maintain a close working relationship with Natural Resource Conservation Service, Indiana State Department of Agriculture, Department of Natural Resources, Purdue Cooperative Extension, Southern Indiana Cooperative Invasives Management, and other Indiana Conservation Partners providing technical assistance for invasive species control plan development in the counties. Survey, identify and map concentrated areas of invasive species using EDDMapS. Use Early Detection Rapid Response (EDRR) for invasions in the five counties. Create priority species and management plans for targeted areas. Develop new educational materials and/or trainings to promote invasive species awareness. Seek additional funding for continuation of invasive species position and expansion of the invasive species project by submitting grant applications. Maintain detailed reports for allocation of grant money and financials. Submit monthly work activities report to each county s board of supervisors. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications 4 Year Bachelor s Degree in Natural Resources, Environmental Sciences or related field of study, preferred Knowledge of terrestrial and aquatic invasive plant species and the proper removal techniques. Knowledge of Arc GIS/Arc Maps. Familiar with Microsoft Office programs. Able to communicate effectively and develop strong interpersonal relationships. Motivated self-starter, able to work independently with minimal direction. Able to work in all weather conditions and perform rigorous physical work on various terrains. Must have valid driver s license. Able to pass Federal Background check. Travel and overnight stays will be required on occasion. Application and resumes can be sent to: Erin Shoup, Vanderburgh County Soil and Water Conservation District; 921 N Park Dr., Evansville, IN or to erin.shoup@in.nacdnet.net

2 Vanderburgh County SWCD APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT Applications due December 15 th, 2017 Vanderburgh County SWCD is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law. PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT * An application not completed in its entirety will not be considered.* PERSONAL INFORMATION Date of Application Social Security Number - - Name LAST FIRST MIDDLE NUMBER STREET CITY STATE ZIP CODE Telephone ( ) If you have resided at your present address less than three years, list your prior address: NUMBER STREET CITY STATE ZIP CODE Position(s) Desired Salary/Wage Expected Why do you want to work for the Vanderburgh County SWCD? Have you filed an application with the SWCD before? Have you ever been employed by the SWCD before? Yes No If yes, give date(s) Yes No If yes, give date(s) and position(s) held Are you a U.S. Citizen or an alien legally entitled to work in the position(s) for which you have applied? Yes No Are you 18 years or older? Yes No Available to work (check all that apply) Full Time Part-Time Temporary Saturdays On-Call Overtime Any Shift Sundays Can you travel if a job requires it? Yes No On what date would you be available to begin work? Are you on a layoff and subject to recall at another employer? Yes No If yes, explain your recall rights Do you have any commitments or obligations with any school or other employer, business or organization that might affect your availability to work if you were hired? Yes No If yes, please explain

3 Positions involving motor vehicle operation require a valid operator's license and verification of acceptable driving record. Do you have a valid operator's license? Yes No Has your license ever been revoked or suspended? Yes No Have you had any moving violations and/or accidents in the past three years? Yes No Have you been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony or misdemeanor other than a minor traffic violation? (Conviction or plea will not automatically disqualify applicant from employment.) Yes No If yes, state the nature of the conviction or plea, the date, and explain PERSONAL REFERENCES List the name, address and telephone number of four references who are not related to you. 1. ( ) Name Telephone No. 2. ( ) Name Telephone No. 3. ( ) Name Telephone No. 4. ( ) Name Telephone No. EDUCATION Type of School Name of School City and State Number of Years Completed Graduate? Yes No Course Pursued/ Degrees Granted High School or GED College or University Business, Trade or Technical School or College Correspondence or Special School or College List any special job-related skills and qualifications acquired from education, employment, apprenticeship, training or seminars. If you have had any job training in the military, please describe: Branch of Service:

4 EMPLOYMENT RECORD AND EXPERIENCE Starting with your present or most recent job, list all your employment experience for at least the last 15 years. * If you need additional space, please continue on the back of this page or on a separate sheet of paper May we contact the employers you have listed? Yes No If no, indicate which one(s) you do NOT wish us to contact and state the reason why you prefer that we do not contact the employer(s). Have you ever been discharged or asked to resign from any position? Yes No If yes, please state the employer and dates of employment, and reason.

5 APPLICANT S STATEMENT Initials * Please indicate that you have read and understand each paragraph of the following * Applicant s Statement by placing your initials beside each paragraph. 1. I certify that this application was completed by me and that all entries and information in it are TRUE and COMPLETE to the best of my knowledge. I understand that false, misleading or omitted information in my application may result in no employment being offered or an offer being withdrawn and, in the event of employment, in discharge. 2. I hereby authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application. I understand that information may be obtained through interviews with personal references and past employers, through a credit check, a criminal history check and/or a driver s record check. This inquiry may include information about my personal characteristics, as well as information about my work performance and workplace conduct. I hereby consent to consideration of any statements of references, former employers or others provide in response to the inquiry. If the SWCD decides to obtain a consumer credit report, I understand that it will provide, at my request, the name and address of the reporting agency so I may obtain from such reporting agency the nature and substance of information contained in such report. 3. I hereby release my personal references and my previous employers from liability for their furnishing information concerning me and I also release the SWCD for any employment decision it makes on the basis of such information. 4. I understand that, if I am hired, I may be required to undergo a physical examination and drug screen, as a condition of beginning my employment, and I hereby authorize any doctor, hospital, clinic, laboratory or other medical facility to furnish any medical information with reference to me as may be necessary in conjunction with that examination and related considerations. 5. I understand that, according to federal law, all individuals who are hired must, as a condition of employment, produce certain documentation to verify their identity and United States citizen status or, if aliens, their legal authorization to work in the United States. I understand that any offer of employment to me is contingent upon my ability to produce the required documentation and pass a federal background check within the time period required by law. 6. I understand that this application is not, nor intended to be, a contract of employment and if I am hired, my employment is for no fixed period of time and is terminable at any time and for any reason by either me or by the SWCD. I further understand that statements contained in policies, handbooks or other material do not create any guarantee of employment and that the SWCD has the right to modify, amend or terminate policies, benefits plans or other programs within the limits and requirements imposed by law. I understand that no representative, other than the Vanderburgh County SWCD Board of Supervisors have the authority to enter into any employment agreement for any specific period of time or to make any agreement contrary to the foregoing and that any such agreement must be in writing to be binding. Signature of Applicant Date: NOTE: Please look over the entire 4 pages of your application to make sure you have responded to every item. Otherwise, your application may not be considered. THIS APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED ACTIVE AFTER 90 DAYS