Environmental Restoration Technician (NKU Students Only)
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Posting Details
Position Information
| Working Title | Environmental Restoration Technician (NKU Students Only) |
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| Department | Center for Environmental Restoration |
| Type of Work Study | Federal, Institutional |
| Building/Office Location | CL - Clearview Drive |
| Work Schedule | Academic year 1-3 days/week; 7.5 hours/day; up to 25 hours/week maximum; Summer semester 1-4 days/week; 7.5 hours/day; up to 35 hours/week maximum: Full days required (9 a.m.-5 p.m.), Monday-Friday. Location: Small Business incubator #2 (Bay 10), 82 Campbell Drive. |
| Job Description | Interns working under the direction of CER staff will assist with environmental restoration projects. Most days are labor intensive while working outdoors in all weather conditions. Highly rewarding restoration work in natural settings that will be permanently protected for future generations. Opportunities to advance in pay based upon increasing skills and responsibilities. Highest performing students may be offered up to 35 hours of employment during the Summer semester. Typically hire new technicians each semester and Summer. Hiring decisions finalized about three weeks prior to start of semester/Summer. Challenging conditions include heavy lifting and/or exertion, poison ivy, ticks, heat/cold, etc. Herbicide applicator training and license provided. |
| Primary Responsibilities | Field work typically includes stream restoration (constructing rock structures, stabilizing stream banks), erosion control (installation of erosion control fabric, mulch, and sowing and planting native trees, herbs, and grasses), and riparian habitat restoration (exotic invasive plant species control, tree planting, native seed collection/processing/sowing). May also assist with environmental assessment macroinvertebrates collection, stream habitat assessment, plant surveys, and topographic surveys. Interns may use chain saws, backpack sprayers, hand or power tools, survey equipment, GPS, tablet computers, compact construction equipment. Interns may process data using Excel spreadsheets and/or GIS. |
| Qualifications | Any student interested in environmental restoration with the desire and ability to perform physically demanding labor is invited to apply. Preference may be given to students pursuing environmental science or natural science degrees with the intention of seeking a career in environmental restoration. Minimum GPA 2.0. Must be able to lift up to and above 50 lbs. Must be able to stand, bend, kneel, and/or walk for an extended period of time. Must have a valid driver’s license. Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law. Northern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. We embrace inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work and seek excellence through diversity among our students, administrators, faculty, and staff. Application by members of diverse groups is encouraged. |
| Minimum Education | High School Diploma |
| Pay Rate | $15.00/hr w/opportunities for advancement |
Posting Detail Information
| Requisition Number | 20211483 |
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| Job Open Date | 11/19/2021 |
| Job Close Date | |
| Quick Link | https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/11172 |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Are you a current NKU student?
- Yes
- No
- No response
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Are you willing to obtain herbicide applicator certification (reimbursement provided) within 90 days?
- Yes
- No
- No Response
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Do you have a full day (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m, M-F) available?
- Yes
- No - (disqualifying)
- No Response - (disqualifying)
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This position requires working in challenging conditions such as heat/cold, heavy lifting and/or exertion, poison ivy, ticks, etc.
Do you have an issue working under these conditions?
- Yes
- No
- No response
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Do you have a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have any applicable prior experience? If so, provide details.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application