Vegetation Management Technician II-Wildlife

| **­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Announcement #** | **2026-136** | **Issue Date:** | **07-17-26** | **Closing Date:** | **07-30-26** | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | **Vegetation Management Technician II** **Wildlife** **Department of Natural Resources** **Hourly Wage: $15.90-$16.87/Regular/Full-Time** The Vegetation Management Technician II will assist the Program Manager, program supervisors and senior technicians in the protection of cultural, natural, and economic resources from invasive plant (noxious weeds) infestations on the Yakama Nation Reservation and Treaty Territory. Under the direction of the Invasive Species Biologist and senior vegetation management staff, the Vegetation Management Technician will perform all duties and tasks as assigned that are set forth in the 2011 Yakama Nation Integrated Weed Management Plan (IWMP). This includes treating invasive plants with herbicide application, manual removal, data collection, navigating a canoe, and working through various conditions in rough terrains depending on the time of year. **Examples of Work Performed:** Plans and coordinate data collection, data entry and GIS activities of field crew. Utilizes a combination of control methods from the IWMP to manage invasive plants including biological control, Cultural control, Mechanical/Physical control, and Chemical control. Follows EPA label regulations for chemical application and USDA chemical applicator recording as well as the protocols set in the 2011 YN IWMP. Works with the public in a professional manner and address concerns regarding Invasive Plants and chemical treatments. Works both independently and as a team member under the direction of senior technicians in a professional manner, exercise sound judgement and record daily spray log activities. Follows all Tribal regulations and policies. Assists with public forums, open houses, and events to inform the public, other programs, and state agencies of invasive plants, spray areas, and chemical treatments. Perform tasks according to pesticide license certification level including proper pesticide storage and accurate pesticide inventory, accurate pesticide solution mixing, equipment calibration, record applications, keep daily log, and handle pesticides safely. Operates and maintains field equipment, minor equipment maintenance, assume responsibility for program equipment and vehicles, and safely operates and maintains ATVs, Side-by-side, and spray tanks. Utilize field data collection tools for mapping, surveys, documentation applications (i.e., Survey123), and the ability to use Google Earth Pro to create KML data and basic field maps. Effectively communicates with supervisor on work progress and works effectively independently and as a team member. Inspect lands for Noxious Weeds and notify owners of non-trust lands of weed infestations located on their property. Assist in providing information for program planning and implementation of weed control measures and practices of vegetation management. Assists in the planning and spraying of invasive species on YN Wildlife restoration projects as needed. Writes monthly reports of field duties accomplished. May be assigned new projects and tasks not included on the description, or to assist other Wildlife staff as requested by supervisor. **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:** Ability to independently implement and coordinate all aspects of vegetation management. Knowledge of and ability to implement Integrated Weed Management principles to areas within the Yakama Nation Reservation and Treaty Territory. Knowledge of East Cascades/Columbia Basin plants and ecosystems. Ability to accurately identify invasive species visually. Ability to use topographic maps to navigate to remote sites. Ability to operate 4-wheel drive vehicles safely in rugged terrain. Ability to carry a 40-pound backpack and operate weed control equipment under extreme and adverse weather conditions in challenging terrain. Ability to work…