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Apply now to join our growing ecological restoration team and join us in restoring the wetland, prairie, and woodland ecosystems of Wisconsin and adjoining states.Established in 2018, Heartland Ecological Group, Inc. is a local woman-owned and operated small business based in Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin. We provide our clients with professional ecological solutions. Our experts specialize in the assessment, mapping, and restoration of natural resources and the application of wetland and waterway regulations for private and public clients.We are guided by our core values of simplicity, honesty, and strong work ethic. As a small business, each of our team members play a crucial role in our success. We support career development by fostering a collaborative work environment where all our staff routinely work alongside our business leaders and senior technical experts to develop solutions for our clients. We are actively growing, so our team members are encouraged and supported to develop into roles that align with their strengths and passions while supporting our expanding business operations. Visit our website at to learn more about us.Role DescriptionAs an Ecological Restoration Technician, you will collaborate with our Senior Ecologists and Senior Ecological Restoration Technicians to apply field-based tools and techniques to restore wetland, prairie, and woodland ecosystems. You will also apply your technical knowledge, problem-solving skills, safetyfocused mindset, and passion to help us achieve our project-specific restoration objectives.Typical restoration tasks will include invasive species control, habitat establishment, natural areas stewardship, and forest management. Successful staff in this position will be provided the opportunity to assist on other project tasks like botanical surveys, ecological designs, habitat assessments, wetland mitigation bank monitoring, and environmental compliance monitoring.This specific job role is unique in that we are looking to hire a candidate in the Milwaukeesurrounding area with the ability to mobilize from their location to specific project sites. This position will have support from Heartland senior staff and staff from our corporate office. QualificationsHeartland will provide on-the-job training and mentorship for the typical tasks completed in this position, including plant identification, herbicide mixing and application, seed and plant installation, prescribed burning, and equipment operation (ATVs UTVs, tractor and attachments, power saws, trucks, and trailers, etc.).The following additional qualifications are desired:• Undergraduate or Associates degree in a natural resources-related field or in progress.• Pesticide applicator license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.• National Wildland Fire Coordinating Group courses: S-130, S-190, and L-180, or similar.• Ability and willingness to complete field work in remote areas in difficult terrain and various field and weather conditions. Travel for extended periods of time may be required.• Valid State driver's license.• Ability to walk up to three miles per day and to lift 50 pounds.