HR Options, Inc. · 9 hours ago
Vegetation Maintenance Technician
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelHR Options, Inc. is partnering with the California Wildlife Foundation to fill a Vegetation Maintenance Technician role at Cabrillo National Monument. The position involves conducting coastal sage scrub restoration, leading volunteer groups, and implementing pest management strategies.
Human Resources
Responsibilities
Conducts coastal sage scrub restoration and vegetation maintenance, including:
Removing non-native plants via mechanical and chemical methods
Trimming overgrown native vegetation
Restoring disturbed areas with native plants
Leads volunteer groups, including:
Cabrillo National Monument Weed Warriors Volunteer group (30+ volunteers each Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday)
One-time volunteer groups from companies and organizations
Youth and adult interns (middle school through adults)
Designs and implements integrated pest management strategies
Maintaining QAC/QAL certification
Conducting and advising park staff on pesticide/herbicide use
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of native and non-native plants of Southern California, including trimming, planting, and invasive species management
Knowledge of trail corridor management and erosion control
Experience leading and mentoring volunteers, student groups and interns in field-based restoration
Required for hiking uneven terrain, carrying tools, and performing labor-intensive restoration work
Ensuring safe, timely, and high-quality completion of vegetation management tasks
Removal and management of non-native plants through mechanical and chemical means
Up-to-date knowledge of county, state and federal integrated pest management practices and herbicide/pesticide safety practices
Collecting and organizing field data related to vegetation and restoration efforts using tools like Microsoft Excel and ArcGIS
Company
HR Options, Inc.
For nearly 40 years, HR Options® has provided highly personalized solutions aimed at identifying and filling supplemental human resource needs for clients throughout the U.S.
Founded in 1984
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Nikeia Foreman
Human Resources Partner
Summer Bringham
Human Resources Partner
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