NATIVE PLANT NURSERY ASSISTANT

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　　NATIVE PLANT NURSERY ASSISTANT

　　Salary

　　Depends on Qualifications

　　Location

　　Thibodaux, LA

　　Job Type

　　Unclassified

　　Job Number

　　BOR 01222024 NW

　　Department

　　Education-Board of Regents

　　Opening Date

　　01/22/2024

　　Closing Date

　　1/27/2024 11:59 PM Central

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Supplemental Information

　　The Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP) is a unique and complex, multi-year program of the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency and is an affiliate of Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON). Essential to the effectiveness of the National Estuary Program is the significant participation of other state and federal agencies, local governments, university scientists, educators, and other citizens and stakeholders of the Barataria-Terrebonne estuarine complex.

　　POSITION OVERVIEW:

　　BTNEP is now hiring a Plant Nursery Assistant. The Plant Nursery Assistant will work at BTNEP’s Native Plant Nursery located on the Nicholls State University Farm in Thibodaux, Louisiana and directly assist the Native Plant Coordinator and Habitat Restoration Manager with various tasks. This position offers the opportunity to be involved in helping protect and restore critical coastal Louisiana habitat through maintaining and increasing herbaceous and woody plants utilized in vegetative plantings for restoration projects within the Barataria-Terrebonne estuary basins. These plants provide habitat for Neotropical migratory birds, resident birds, mammals, and fish; bind soils in place; and provide protection from storm events. While the majority of the work conducted would be at the Native Plant Nursery, opportunities to be involved with on-site plantings and seed collections are possible.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Experience working in a plant nursery or similar environment.

　　Experience with basic plumbing skills and basic electrical knowledge.

　　Experience operating a boat.

　　Experience operating various machinery (tractor, ATV, boat, soil mixer, etc.)

　　Extensive knowledge on a variety of local native plants.

　　Experience identifying various tree pests and diseases.

　　Ability to handle and apply pesticides effectively and safely.

　　Ability to independently transplant, propagate, or divide various tree species.

　　Ability to tolerate outdoor work environment including exposure to hot and cold temperatures, dust, allergens, insects, and sun exposure.

　　IDEAL CANDIDATE/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Knowledge on various native plants being grown out.

　　Comfortable working at heights.

　　Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds regularly.

　　Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to keep simple records.

　　Experience in installing and repairing plumbing.

　　Woodworking skills needed to maintain structures and fixtures as well as constructing new tables, shelving, etc.

　　Ability to synthesize information and create brief reports.

　　Able to assist and mentor workers and volunteers to complete various tasks.

　　Operate, care, and maintain gas auger drills, weed trimmer, blower, pressure washer, and other power and hand tools.

　　ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

　　Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited the following:

　　Plant production including seed collection, sowing seeds, dividing and increasing, and transplanting herbaceous and woody plants.

　　Plant cultivation including watering, weeding, applying fertilizer, fungicides, and pesticides.

　　Prepares soil media for plant propagation.

　　Maintains operation records including information about seeding, plant inventory, etc., and order supplies when materials run low.

　　Maintains the plants through watering, weeding, fertilizing, and application of pesticides.

　　Keeps facility and equipment in running order, including repairs that are within reason.

　　Ability to interact with others and cooperate in a team environment as well as lead other nursery staff as needed when Native Plant Coordinator or Habitat Restoration Manager is not available.

　　Operates and maintains irrigation system.

　　Prepares nursery facilities and plants for extreme weather.

　　Helps with the loading and unloading of plant trailers and boats.

　　Assists in weathering the facility for freezing weather.

　　Assists in establishing woody and herbaceous plants for grow out in BTNEP’s shadehouse and/or greenhouse.

　　Assists in the division and increase of herbaceous species and applicable woody species as well as the up-potting of germinated seedlings.

　　Assists in cleaning pots and trays and keeping the plant nursery clean and orderly.

　　Assists in the maintenance of the greenhouse and shadehouse and in the construction of tables or other implements needed for the operation of the facility.

　　Assists in mowing grass and weeds on the facility grounds.

　　The Nursery Assistant will be able to perform duties in the absence of BTNEP Staff and should be able to work independently.

　　HOW TO APPLY:

　　To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.

　　Contact Information:

　　Eddie Filce

　　Employee Relations Specialist

　　LUMCON

　　[email protected]

　　Board of Regents is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports the recruitment, hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment resources for individuals with disabilities, see the Louisiana Employment Resources Guide athttp://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide_2018.pdf(Download PDF reader)

　　Board of Regents is an Equal Opportunity Employer

　　VACANCY INFORMATION:

　　This is an unclassified position.

　　This position is located in Thibodaux, LA.

　　Applications will be rejected if the applicant fails to meet the minimum qualifications, submits an incomplete application, or fails to apply by the closing date of the announcement.

　　Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application listing complete work experience and education.

　　Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript or any other materials as outlined in the posting to your application if possible.

　　In compliance with federal law, all individuals hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form (I-9) upon hire.

　　Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.

　　Agency

　　State of Louisiana

　　Address

　　For agency contact information, please refer to

　　the supplemental information above.

　　Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

　　Phone

　　(866) 783-5462

　　Website

　　http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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