Kingman Island Conservation Specialist

5 days ago

Washington, United States Living Classrooms Foundation Full time
Job Title: Kingman Ranger

Join our team as a Kingman Ranger and play a key role in the success of the Kingman and Heritage Islands Conservation Area and the restoration of the Anacostia River.

Job Summary

The Kingman Ranger is a valued member of the Living Classrooms of the National Capital Region team, responsible for managing, restoring, and maintaining the Kingman Island trails, greeting visitors, and assisting with various activities and events.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage and maintain three miles of trails on Kingman Island, including boardwalks, hiking trails, biking trails, gravel roads, and backwoods trails.
  • Assist in greeting visitors and fielding questions and inquiries while on the islands.
  • Support onshore activities, including boat tours, volunteer events, and other group activities.
  • Lead groups of volunteers, students, and job skills training program participants in activities such as trail maintenance and restoration.
  • Manage and maintain Low Impact Development Features on Kingman Island, including a 1500 sq ft rain garden and other features to reduce pollution.
  • Assist in traditional landscaping and upkeep of entrances and meadows, planting, trimming, and other tasks.
  • Participate in project-based work to transform parts of Kingman and Heritage Islands into welcoming spaces for the public.
  • Manage meadow habitat, wetland habitat, vernal pool habitat, forests, and other natural resources management and restoration.
  • Ensure the Kingman and Heritage Islands are kept trash-free by maintaining waste receptacles and removing trash from trails and other areas.
  • Assist in removing, evaluating, and disposing of trash collected in the Galatin Street Trash Interceptor and other Anacostia River trash interceptors.
  • Collect scientific data from the trash trapping mechanism for use in policy initiatives and behavior change initiatives focused on litter prevention.
Requirements
  • Must be a DC resident.
  • Preference given to residents of Wards 5, 6, 7, and 8.
  • Preference given to residents without a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • A strong work ethic and desire to succeed.
  • Preference given to experience in land management, basic carpentry, litter reduction, conducting education or recreation activities with youth and/or adults, and green infrastructure.
  • A desire to serve as an example to others.
  • A team player, taking initiative and direction well.
  • Interacts well with customers, clients, visitors, etc.
  • Organized and timely.
  • Willingness to work outdoors in all temperatures and weather conditions.
  • Willingness to actively participate in classroom and hands-on skills training and evaluations for professional skill development.
  • Basic administrative skills and a willingness to learn more.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds at a time.
  • Ability to walk at least 4 miles per day.
  • COVID-19 vaccination or willingness to be vaccinated required.

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