Summer Field Technicians: American Elm Restoration Project – Ohio

Background: The USDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station oversees a large-scale American elm restoration project with the objective of developing a genetically diverse assortment of Dutch-elm disease tolerant American elm selections through breeding. We plan to hire two field technicians this summer to help maintain our American elm orchards and related studies through a collaborative project with the Ohio State University.

Job description: The summer field technicians will be responsible for maintaining elm orchards (mowing, operating farm equipment, weeding, spraying herbicide), collecting growth measurements on elm orchard trees, maintaining an orchard database, propagating plants, and may assist with the establishment of new experimental plantings.

This position will start in June and last through August.

Compensation: Between $10.50 and $13.00/hour; commensurate with experience.

Minimum Requirements:
-Completion of at least one year of an undergraduate or associate’s degree in natural resources, agriculture, or a related field.
– Experience collecting data.
-Experience using farm equipment, including a tractor or riding mower.
-Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
-Independent and able to work with minimal oversight.
-Enthusiasm for outdoor work in conditions including heat, rain, biting/stinging insects, and poison ivy

Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter, and three references to:

Leila Pinchot
Northern Research Station
USDA Forest Service
Corneliapinchot@fs.fed.us