Conservation Tech
Title:
Conservation Technician
Location:
Grand Portage National Monument, Resource Division
Closing Date:
When Filled
Wage Range:
12.95 per hour
Supervisor:
NPS Maintenance Supervisor
Description:
In a developmental capacity; learn to perform trail maintenance, historic masonry repair, tree removal and maintenance, historic structure repair, wildland fire, shoreline restoration and other duties or special projects as they become available.
Education:
Experience working in outdoor setting preferred. Science or trades background preferred.
Qualifications:
Must be between 18-35 years of age. May be 17 years old, but some work restrictions might apply. Must be willing to work outside on a diversity of projects in all kinds of weather while maintaining a positive attitude. Must be able to communicate in a professional manner with various project mentors, community members and fellow crew members. Basic first aid and CPR preferred. Back-country work, travel and camping may be required on Isle Royale National Park.
Grand Portage requires a background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol testing for all positions. American Indian Preference will apply.