Virginia Licensed Invasive Species Technician

Job Summary

A company is looking for an Invasive Species Technician to assist with botanical survey work in Virginia's forests.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct botanical surveys of state forests and state-owned land to identify non-native invasive plants
• Collect data in the field and organize it in online databases
• Assist with invasive plant treatment projects

Required Qualifications

• Experience identifying the flora of Virginia to species, including understory and canopy species
• Ability to navigate using maps and GPS
• Possession of a valid Virginia Driver's License or equivalent
• Coursework related to forestry, dendrology, field botany, or plant taxonomy is preferred
• Must be able to obtain a Virginia Commercial Pesticide Applicators Permit within 6 months of employment