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Open to the first 75 applicants or until 06/03/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

Major Duties:
The biological technician selected for this position will perform some or all of the following duties under the supervision of the park's Plant Ecologist: (1) lead staff and volunteers in management of exotic plants using manual, mechanical and/or chemical methods; (2) maintain and care for tools, equipment and supplies; (3) keep records of herbicide use and field work; (4) inventory and map the distribution and abundance of exotic plants using Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment; (5) use Geographic Information System (GIS) software to prepare maps and locate sites; (6) use computer software to compile data, analyze data and prepare reports; (7) assist with propagation of native plants at the park's native plant nursery; (8) lead staff and volunteers in revegetation of disturbed sites using native plant materials; and (9) assist with collection of native seeds and cuttings The selected technician also may assist with other resource-management activities at the park, such as monitoring habitat conditions, evaluating amphibian populations, assisting with deer and/or coyote surveys, monitoring butterfly/pollinator populations, and assisting with restoration of fish and wildlife on park land.

Physical Demands: The work is partially sedentary with prolonged standing, walking, and bending often required. Heavy items (e.g., equipment and packs up to 50 pounds) must be lifted and carried on a routine basis.

Work Environment: The work is performed in an office, laboratory, and in the field. Field work includes exposure to extreme weather conditions and terrain, pesticides, poisonous plants, biting insects, and wild animals. Laboratory work may involve exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Area Information: Park Housing MAY be available. Cuyahoga Valley National Park encompasses 33,000 acres along the banks of the Cuyahoga River between the cities of Cleveland and Akron in northeast Ohio. The park's mission is to preserve and protect the historic, scenic, natural, and recreational values of the Cuyahoga River Valley for public use and enjoyment. The park is dominated by deciduous forest but also supports meadows, wetlands, streams, and agriculture. Summers are moderately warm with average temperatures in the 70's. Winters are moderately cold with average temperatures in the 20's and 30's. Heavy snowfall can be common during winter months.Excellent recreational and educational opportunities are available in the area, including hiking and biking trails, numerous restaurants and theaters, nearby shopping, and a variety of universities and colleges. Park housing should be available but is not guaranteed. Seasonal employees in park housing typically are assigned private rooms in shared quarters with shared common space. Due to limited space, park housing cannot accommodate family members or pets. If park housing is not available, apartments or other options are available in nearby communities with rents typically starting around $500 per month; less expensive options may be available.