Land Manager (@ Schlitz Audubon Nature Center)
Land Manager at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center in Milwaukee, WI - shared by Jobs That Help as a third party
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center conserves our land’s diverse habitats on Lake Michigan and provides meaningful experiences and environmental education for all.
One of the three pillars in our mission is to conserve our land’s diverse habitats, including prairies, wetlands, forests, and Lake Michigan shoreline. Schlitz Audubon is looking for a Land Manager to take a lead role in conservation and land management activities. The primary purpose of the position is to restore and conserve the land using established best management practices. The Land Manager will train and lead volunteers, interns, and seasonal staff in invasive species removal, restoration plantings, prescribed burning, and other essential land management projects. In addition to leading these activities, the Land Manager will educate school groups, preschool classes, and general trail users on ecological land management. Other duties include:
- assessing hazard trees, and felling and processing them
- assist in the refinement of land management annual work plans
- operate track loaders, UTVs, chainsaws, brush saws, pesticide application equipment, and other equipment
- assess ecological impacts of the Center’s projects and activities
- use GPS and GIS technology to generate natural community maps, record management activities, and delineate important natural features
- assist in writing of grant proposals
Requires an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in urban forestry, forest resource management, biology, ecology, natural resources, conservation/environmental science, forestry, forest ecology, or substantially similar area from an accredited college or university and (2) two or more years of professional work experience in ecological land management with experience as a tree faller using power chain saws. The successful candidate will also have the following:
- a certificate of completion of the National Wildfire Coordinating Group course work S130/S190 or will obtain within 10 months of employment.
- a current Wisconsin Pesticide Applicator’s License or will obtain within 10 months of employment.
- knowledge of the flora and fauna found in Southeastern Wisconsin
- strong oral and written communication skills
- demonstrated leadership skills
- a valid driver’s license
- the ability to perform tasks requiring physical exertion, outdoors, in all weather conditions and on difficult terrain. Must be able to lift and/or move 50 pounds.
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center offers a competitive salary and benefit package including health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; 401(k); and paid time off.