Field technician

Location

Houston, TX | United States

Job description

Position title: Seasonal Field Technician

Reports to: Conservation Stewardship Manager

Classification: Full-time, temporary through June 2024

Compensation: $15 per hour

Position Summary: The Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF) seeks two (2) temporary, full-time field technicians to join the conservation team to conduct and promote habitat management and restoration activities on conserved lands throughout the Galveston Bay watershed. This is an opportunity to assist with conservation management and restoration activities for nearly 17,000 acres of protected land. The Field technicians will receive job-specific training based on the identified needs of the GBF conservation team. GBF staff will provide training, supervision, and direct feedback throughout the entirety of the ~15-week term. Training will focus on habitat restoration and native plant nursery management.

Specific Duties: Assist with land conservation management activities for habitat restoration of coastal prairie, mixed hardwood forest, and freshwater wetland including:

• Mechanical removal and herbicide treatment of invasive species, brush clearing, fence/gate repair, trail maintenance, landscaping, and irrigation duties, etc.
• Plant material collections for propagation and assistance in prairie and wetland nursery operations

Qualifications: The ideal candidate should possess

• Experience in land/wildlife management and a strong interest in learning about invasive plants
• Ability to work alone and a strong work ethic
• Demonstrated prior experience in field work
• Ability to navigate to remote locations using a map
• Ability to work well with partners, staff, and community volunteers
• Ability to take instruction and complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision
• Experience with Microsoft Excel for data entry

Special Requirements:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to lift objects up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work outdoors for up to an eight-hour day in conditions associated with coastal environments (possible dense vegetation, biting insects, inclement weather etc.) and variable weather conditions typical of Texas summer/fall seasons
• Experience preferred operating small equipment (chainsaws, weed eaters, various other land management tools)
• Experience preferred pulling trailers and operating four-wheel drive vehicles

To apply, email a letter of inquiry stating your interest in this position, work experience and references to [email protected]. Reference the position title in the subject line. This position will remain open until filled. To learn more about GBF, please visit

Galveston Bay Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and actively works to ensure fair and equal treatment of its employees and constituents regardless of differences based on an individual's race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristic.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Houston, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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