Invasive Plant Management Crew Lead

The Eastern Nevada Landscape Coalition (ENLC) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the advancement of environmental conservation through projects, research, education, and partnerships throughout the arid and semi-arid West.

ENLC is hiring one (1) Invasive Plant Management Crew Lead to work in the Carson City District of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). This project is funded through a cooperative agreement between the Carson City District BLM and ENLC. ENLC’s Carson City Noxious and Invasive Weed Management Program plays a pivotal role in supporting critical BLM initiatives, including inventorying locations of noxious weeds and other invasive species, using an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan approach to determine the most effective method of invasive species control, stabilization and rehabilitation of disturbed areas, and adaptive management for controlling new invasive species. Through these efforts, this program makes a meaningful impact on the environment, maintaining the health of our native landscapes on public lands.

The Crew Lead will be responsible for leading three technicians in conducting noxious weed inventorying, monitoring, and mechanical and chemical treatment activities. The crew will be based out of the Carson City BLM Office and will work throughout the District. Much of the work will take place in remote locations in variable weather conditions. Some camping may be required, but would be the exception. Successful candidates must pass the Nevada Department of Agriculture pesticide applicator’s certification.

The Invasive Plant Management Crew Lead will encounter a variety of opportunities for professional development, including exposure to leading and supporting a team with varied experience in invasive plant inventory and treatment methods, overcoming day-to-day challenges of working in remote settings, and the ability to effectively support the success of a mission-driven non-profit organization. This exciting role contributes to ENLC’s significant positive impacts within the fields of environmental research, education, and conservation.

INVASIVE PLANT MANAGEMENT CREW LEAD DUTIES:

· Effectively lead and oversee 3 technicians in performing inventorying, monitoring, and control of noxious weeds.

· Daily communication, planning, and logistics coordination with the ENLC field coordinator and technicians.

· Inventorying includes identifying invasive plants to the species level, surveying and mapping infestations with GPS receivers, capturing digital photo points, and managing data.

· Monitoring noxious weed populations using standardized protocols to ensure treatment effectiveness.

· Control infestations both mechanically and with herbicide applied via backpack sprayers and UTVs with boom sprayers while abiding by federal and state guidelines and regulations.

· Identify Nevada plant species, especially Nevada state listed noxious weeds.

· Driving large 4x4 trucks with UTV trailer on highways and on remote two-track roads.

· Obtain Nevada Department of Agriculture applicator’s certificate.

· Ability to carry up to 40 lbs while hiking over uneven terrain.

· Safe and effective use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which will be provided.

· Operation of UTVs.