Virginia Licensed Invasive Species Technician

A company is looking for an Invasive Species Technician to assist with botanical survey work in Virginia's forests. Key Responsibilities Conduct botanical surveys of state forests and state-owned land to identify non-native invasive plants Collect data in the field and organize it in online databases Assist with invasive plant treatment projects Required Qualifications Experience identifying the flora of Virginia to species, including understory and canopy species Ability to navigate using maps and GPS Possession of a valid Virginia Driver's License or equivalent Coursework related to forestry, dendrology, field botany, or plant taxonomy is preferred Must be able to obtain a Virginia Commercial Pesticide Applicators Permit within 6 months of employment

Mar 21, 2025 - 16:22

A company is looking for an Invasive Species Technician to assist with botanical survey work in Virginia's forests. Key Responsibilities Conduct botanical surveys of state forests and state-owned land to identify non-native invasive plants Collect data in the field and organize it in online databases Assist with invasive plant treatment projects Required Qualifications Experience identifying the flora of Virginia to species, including understory and canopy species Ability to navigate using maps and GPS Possession of a valid Virginia Driver's License or equivalent Coursework related to forestry, dendrology, field botany, or plant taxonomy is preferred Must be able to obtain a Virginia Commercial Pesticide Applicators Permit within 6 months of employment