Missoula County · 5 days ago
Biocontrol Technician
Missoula, MT
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$22.93/hr - $27.18/hr
1+ years expMissoula County is seeking a Biocontrol Technician to assist with the planning and implementation of field work, research, and education projects related to the biological control of weeds. The role involves monitoring and inventorying noxious weed sites, assisting with biocontrol agent collection, and conducting public education outreach.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Monitors and inventories noxious weed/biocontrol sites on federal, state, county, and private land throughout Montana and occasionally in neighboring states in collaboration with land management partners
Writes comprehensive monitoring site reports to be shared with the land manager to communicate findings and recommendations
Maintains databases and creates spreadsheets for biocontrol monitoring, collection, and release data
Assists with releasing and collecting a variety of biocontrol insects
Assists in the coordination of biocontrol agent collection days
Will assist with biocontrol related education and outreach for the public, agency personnel, and youth through the coordination of field days, presentations, meetings, youth activities, social media content creation, website management, and educational material creation
Responsible for properly storing perishable biocontrol agents
Research grant opportunities and assists with writing, formatting, preparing, and submitting grant applications to fund the Montana Biocontrol Coordination Project
Assists with claiming grant funding and writing required reports
Works collaboratively with a variety of land managers throughout Montana to provide the services that they need to successfully incorporate biocontrol into their noxious weed management programs
Qualification
Required
Requires Bachelor's degree. Courses most applicable to the position will be in ecology, forestry, natural resources, biology, botany or other plant sciences
Requires one year of experience working in a natural resource or plant science field
Requires a valid Driver's License
Company
Missoula County
Missoula County provides quality public service to protect and enhance the well-being of the people, communities and environment within our jurisdiction.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Ken Marshall
Chief Technology Officer
Anne Hughes
Chief Operating Officer
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