Greenway Restoration Ecology Intern 1 or 2 Salary $16.86 - $18.56 Hourly Location Madison, WI Job Type HOURLY Department Engineering Division Job Number 2018-00465 Closing 2/28/2019 11:59 PM Central Comp. Group/Range 16/00 General Description This is a summer internship position responsible for restoration field work on Engineering ponds and greenways as well as landscaping work on City medians. This work is performed under the general supervision of the Greenway Vegetation Coordinator. The Greenway Restoration Ecology intern will help with the installation of desirable vegetation, the control of invasive species, the inventory of plant and animal species and other work related to ecological health of the City's stormwater management system and median planting program. Approximately 70% of the internship is to be spent on greenway and pond work and 30% of the internship is to be spent on the median planting program. Hours: This position will average 40 hours per week for the course of 13 weeks starting Monday, May 13 through Friday, August 9. Greenway Restoration Ecology Intern 1: $16.86 per hour Greenway Restoration Ecology Intern 2: $18.56 per hour APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL FEBRUARY 28, 2019 WITH INITIAL APPLICANT SCREENING BEGINNING ON JANUARY 14, 2019 . HOWEVER THE APPLICATION PROCESS MAY CLOSE PRIOR TO FEBRUARY 28, 2019 IF THE NEEDS OF THE DEPARTMENT ARE MET. Examples of Duties and Responsibilities Remove invasive plants by manual, mechanical or chemical means including digging, hand pulling, power brush cutting, foliar spraying, cut-stump treatments and others. Identify and inventory common plant and animal species, especially highly problematic invasive species. Plant and care for desirable plants including plugs, seedlings or seeds. Collect native seeds for use on greenways and ponds under the guidance of the Greenway Vegetation Coordinator. Make informed decisions about restoration approaches on ponds and greenways under the guidance of the Greenway Vegetation Coordinator. Survey medians for invasive species, safety/vision hazards, aesthetics and plant health. Remove undesirable vegetation as necessary. Work with and provide guidance to Operation Fresh Start (OFS) youth crew members under supervision of the OFS crew leader and/or Greenway Vegetation Coordinator. Provide guidance to volunteers in the field. Field and/or direct inquiries about restoration work from residents in the field. Minimum Qualifications Greenway Restoration Ecology Intern 1: Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree or higher in Restoration Ecology, Landscape Architecture, Conservation, Forestry, Wildlife Ecology, Horticulture, Environmental Studies, Biology, or other related field. -OR- Three (3) or more months experience working in the field in a restoration ecology position including working with native plants, invasive plants and using a variety of restoration techniques. Greenway Restoration Ecology Intern 2: Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree or higher in Restoration Ecology, Landscape Architecture, Conservation, Forestry, Wildlife Ecology, Horticulture, Environmental Studies, Biology, or other related field AND Three (3) or more months experience working in the field in a restoration ecology position including working with native plants, invasive plants and using a variety of restoration techniques AND Possession of the Wisconsin Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License-6.0 Right-of-Way and Natural Areas. Special Requirements Greenway Restoration Ecology Intern 1: Possession of a valid driver's license. Greenway Restoration Ecology Intern 2: Possession of a valid driver's license. Possession of a Wisconsin Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License in Right-of-Way/Natural areas no later than May 13, 2019. Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and walk on uneven terrain. Must be able to perform sustained physical activity under a variety of conditions including heat, humidity, sun, rain, etc. Must be able to withstand working around a variety of plants for sustained periods of time. * The payroll title for this position is Conservation Ranger 1 or 2. Hourly employees are eligible to earn sick leave and may qualify for other benefits depending on the number of hours worked. 01 Please indicate your level of education. Bachelor's or higher level degree in Restoration Ecology, Landscape Architecture, Conservation, Forestry, Wildlife Ecology, Horticulture, Environmental Studies, Biology or closely related field Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree in Restoration Ecology, Landscape Architecture, Conservation, Forestry, Wildlife Ecology, Horticulture, Environmental Studies, Biology or closely related field Unrelated Bachelor's or Associate's degree I do not have or am enrolled in a Bachelor's or Associate's degree program 02 How many years of related restoration ecology or closely related work (paid and/or unpaid) experience do you possess? None 1 year 2 to 3 years Greater than 3 years 03 How many years of related landscaping or closely related work (paid and/or unpaid) experience do you possess? None 1 year 2 to 3 years Greater than 3 years 04 Please indicate your level of knowledge and experience in the areas identified in questions 4 and 5. Agreed 05 Native plant and invasive species identification None 1 year 2 to 3 years Greater than 3 years 06 Invasive species removal and control practices None 1 year 2 to 3 years Greater than 3 years 07 Please indicate which of the invasive species and control practices you are experience with performing (check all that apply.) Digging/hand pulling Smothering Prescribed burning Cutting/mowing Chemical control 08 Please indicate which of the equipment you are experienced with using (check all that apply.) Hand tools Power brush cutter Backpack herbicide applicator Required Question Agency Madison, City of (WI) Address 210 Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd. CCB Rm 501 MADISON, Wisconsin, 53703 Phone (608) 266-4615 Website