Restoration Technician - Rutland, VT

• →Extensive travel and work in field conditions.
• →Perform grassland and wetland berm mowing with a tractor and ATV.
• →Perform vegetative and invasive species management, including some operation of power tools (e.g., weedwhacker, chainsaw). 
• →Planting and seeding of recently restored wetland projects.
• →Perform tree mortality assessments on restored sites (i.e., field data collection).
• →Tree planting and maintenance: weeding, mulching, re-staking.
• →Support biologists and other staff in the delivery of habitat conservation programs, including:
  • →Vegetation monitoring pre- and post-restoration for monitoring reports
  • →Wetland delineation support
• →Communicate professionally and respectfully with landowners, neighbors, regulatory personnel, and project collaborators during activities 
• →Other duties as assigned. 
• →Always represent DU in a professional manner.

• Ability to perform repetitive manual tasks in field conditions. 
• Valid driver’s license. 
• Willingness and ability to tow a trailer and to operate a tractor and ATV. 
• Relevant experience in plant, wetland, or waterfowl ecology or habitat conservation is desirable. 
• Ability to identify local vegetation. 
• Ability to perform wetland delineations is preferred but training will be available. 
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member. 
• The successful candidate will be asked to travel, sometimes for extended periods (1 week at a time), and work in physically demanding settings and in all weather conditions. 
• Candidates should be comfortable working outdoors throughout most seasons, navigating uneven terrain, dense vegetation, exposure to insects, and changing weather conditions.

To Apply: Please complete all application materials and attach your (a) cover letter, (b) resume, and (c) three professional references. 

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted through July 3, 2026, or until a qualified applicant is identified. Applications will be reviewed as received. Anticipated start date is August 1, 2026. 

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