Conservation Technician

Implements natural area management plans on MetroParks facilities to maintain, create, and restore diversified habitats, and manage agency fish and wildlife populations. Duties/Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform essential duties to expected performance standards. Reasonable accommodations are made as required for persons with disabilities as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act. Manipulates vegetation in forests, thickets, grasslands, wetlands, lakes, and ponds using power tools, hand tools, herbicides, insecticides, and agency equipment. Participates in prescribed fire applications in agency forests, grasslands and thicket. Harvests seed of native trees, plants and shrubs for habitat restoration. Manages ponds, rivers, and wetlands to maintain water quality and recreational opportunities. Conducts fish surveys in lakes, ponds, and rivers. Manages wildlife populations within agency facilities including trappi... #J-18808-Ljbffr