Appalachian Conservation Corps - DC

Contact Name: maddie interdonato

Company/Organization/Agency: Appalachian Conservation Corps

Address: 1567 CF Pours Drive, Harrisonburg, VIRGINIA 22801 United States

Email Address: minterdonato@conservationlegacy.org

Contact Phone: (304) 860-8414

Job Title: Crew Leader - Invasive Plant Management Team

Job Description: Title: Invasive Plant Management Field Crew Leader

Location: Washington, D.C.

Dates: Position starts as soon as possible and runs for 18 weeks

Positions Available: 1 Position

Pay: $700 - $750/week depending on experience

Status: This is a full-time, seasonal 40 hour/week position

Contact: Questions? Email ACCRecruiting@conservationlegacy.org)


The National Capital Region Invasive Plant Management Team (NCR IPMT) is seeking an experienced Crew Leader to assist with leading field crews during the summer season. The NCR IPMT is based in Washington, D.C., and works directly with all National Park Service units located in the National Capital Region. This team focuses on control of invasive plant species using mechanical and chemical control methods which include but are not limited to herbicide application via backpack sprayers and gas operated tank sprayers, chainsaws, brush cutters, hand saws, pruners, and loppers. The IPMT Field Crew Leader will provide direct day to day supervision of the field crew following an already set schedule of projects in D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. The work schedule is generally 4 days a week for 10 hours/day, from 6:30 am-5 pm.



Successful candidates will have experience leading a small team in the field, have knowledge of invasive plants in the Mid-Atlantic region, and will have or have previously held a Pesticide Technician or Pesticide Applicator License. They will also demonstrate resourcefulness, effective communication skills, excellent judgement, maturity, initiative, professionalism, and the desire to devote themselves to a crew experience where the needs of others are placed above oneself. The Field Crew Leader position requires mentorship, patience, technical aptitude, focus on efficiency, and a high level of comfort in the outdoors.

Job Start Date: 5/1/2022

Application Deadline: 4/30/2022

Additional Information: Please submit resume and cover letter through our application here - https://sccorps-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=3327&version=1