Land Stewardship Technician — Oakland Township, MI

Organization: Oakland Township Parks

Job Title: Land Stewardship Technician

Location: Oakland Township, MI (http://www.oaklandtownship.org)

Hours and Compensation: full time and paid (Pay will be commensurate with education and work experience.)

Application Deadline: Feb. 15, 2013

Position Dates: maximum of 19 weeks – start in late April

Posted On: Jan. 28, 2013

Description

The Stewardship Technician position is a full-time, temporary, hourly position to be employed by PRC. Duties include the management of the Township parks’ natural areas under the direction of the Natural Areas Stewardship Manager. Work tasks may include species monitoring, invasive species control, prescribed burning, and assisting on volunteer stewardship workdays. This position will require cooperation with PRC staff, partner organizations, volunteers, and the general public. This position may be ideal for a candidate seeking an academic internship, experience in the natural resource management field, or continued education in stewardship and land management. It is the responsibility of the Stewardship Technician to make any and all arrangements with an accredited institution if an internship is desired.

Responsibilities

Please see the Parks and Recreation page of the Oakland Township website, www.oaklandtownship.org, for a complete list of specific responsibilities and required qualifications.

How to Apply

To Apply: Submit resume and three professional references to:

Land Stewardship Technician

Oakland Township Parks and Recreation

4393 Collins Road

Rochester, MI 48306

Resume and professional references may be submitted immediately and must be received no later than February 15, 2013. Anticipated start date is April 29, 2013. For More Information, contact Melinda Milos-Dale, Director, Oakland Township Parks and Recreation, at [email protected].