Individual Placement- Invasive Species Management

Position Summary 

This position will work to manage invasive species in West Central Georgia. One member will be a team lead. This work will focus on managing high priority invasive plants. A special emphasis will be given to managing invasive species on state lands. The Georgia DNR will provide tools such as chainsaws, brush cutters, hand tools, ATV/UTVs, various herbicides and other supplies needed to conduct invasive species management work. The work will entail traveling to several managed state lands in southwest Georgia, allow the crew to explore many of the unique natural communities found in our state.

 

Location 

Mauk, GA

 

Schedule 

May 25, 2026 - October 31, 2026

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

Invasive species mapping; treating invasive species; hand pulling; herbicide use

 

Marginal Duties 

native seed collection; brush clearing; planting native species

 

Required Qualifications 

Ability to work in extreme conditions; Plant identification; invasive species identification;

 

 

 

Preferred Qualifications 

invasive species control work; chainsaw experience; GIS experience; herbicide application experience; UTV experience;

 

Hours 

40 per week

 

Living Accommodations 

Housing is provided in a cabin on state property. Some shared bedrooms and shared common areas. All necessary kitchen supplies, pots, plates, cutlery, etc. are provided. Beds are twin and the team member will need to provide their own linens.

 

Compensation  

Weekly allowance is $560; Travel allowance is $825

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes. 

 

Personal Vehicle Information

 

Additional Benefits 

 

AmeriCorps: Not Eligible

 

Equal Opportunity Statement 

The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.