Coastal Restoration Technician

POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE	Coastal Restoration Technician
DATE	June 1, 2017
SUMMARY	The Nature Conservancy of New Jersey is working with partners to pilot living shoreline and salt marsh restoration techniques that are relatively new to New Jersey. The Coastal Restoration Technician will work with TNC staff to conduct maintenance on the living shoreline project, assist with monitoring of the salt marsh restoration project, and create maps and data products. Work will include long days in the field carrying and placing heavy materials over uneven, wet and muddy ground. In addition, office work will be required to arrange logistics and create data products and maps. As some of the work is tide dependent, the work day will sometimes begin before 8 or end after 5 and some weekend and evening work may be required. The Technician may instruct interns and citizen science groups as part of the restoration effort. Term of position is 3 months (July through September 2017). This position will be located in Delmont, NJ. Housing is available. The position is for 35 hours of work per week at $12 per hour with housing provided or $18 per hour without housing.  Employees are responsible for their own transportation to and from the office.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS	The Coastal Restoration Technician assists and executes field and office activities related to living shoreline and marsh restoration projects. S/he schedules field days, is responsible for and maintains equipment and supplies, will be required to carry heavy materials over uneven, muddy terrain, and will input field collected data using TNC standard procedures. The Coastal Restoration Technician may also be responsible for towing, launching, and driving small watercraft to and between project sites. S/he will create maps and GIS products.
RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE	Supervises no staff, but may help plan and direct small work groups, including staff or volunteers.      Makes day-to-day decisions as delegated by supervisor.                                                                                                   May work under infrequent supervision. As part of field work, the Coastal Restoration Technician will work in harsh weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances. The Coastal Restoration Technician will work with a colleague(s) when these field conditions are present. The position requires someone who can work long hours and a flexible schedule including occasional weekends and evenings.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS	High school diploma and 1 year’s training in science-related field or related experience in land management. Experience recognizing plant and animal species.         Experience working in a team environment. Valid Driver’s License                                            Must be able to obtain related licenses or certifications as required (i.e. New Jersey Boating Safety Certificate).
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE	BA/BS in environmental science-related field and 1 to 2 years of relevant experience or the equivalent Experience creating maps and data analysis using ArcGIS software Experience working with or knowledge of coastal systems, especially wetland and/or living shorelines Ability to drive a truck with a trailer and drive a motor boat Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, Web browsers, etc. Experience planning and executing fieldwork Experience working with volunteers Ability to perform physical work under adverse conditions or in inclement weather Demonstrated organizational skills Ability to follow instructions from colleagues

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