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Job Title

 IRVINE RANCH CONSERVANCY 
Irvine Ranch Conservancy (IRC) restores, protects, and enhances our closest connection to nature – our local wildlands. As an innovator in the management of Southern California’s urban wildlands, IRC works in partnership with landowners, community leaders, and residents in Orange County and beyond to engage, educate, and foster a shared vision for responsible, long-term care and protection of the natural resources we all share. 

THE PROGRAM AREA 
Plant Material Development is the intentional cultivation of seeds, seedlings, and container plants in support of ecological restoration efforts. IRC’s program uses wild seed collection, combined with traditional farming and nursery practices, to ensure that each restoration includes a diverse set of plant species that are adapted to local conditions. 

THE POSITION 
The Program Technician/Specialist contributes to the delivery of projects and activities within the Plant Material Development program and is responsible for implementing project activities to deliver outstanding results on IRC’s project and commitments. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 
​Performs a variety of general and skilled tasks, including field labor, data collection, data entry and review, simple reporting, and administrative and other duties directly related to the program under the direction of managers or team leaders. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: assisting managers and team leaders with seed collection, seed processing, plant propagation, and weed abatement. Other duties as assigned. 
 
COMPETENCIES 
 
Knowledge and Experience 
  • Experience in landscape maintenance, nursery work, habitat restoration, or equivalent  fields. 
  • Familiarity of the local ecology preferred but not required 
  • Experience with the safe use of tools and equipment preferred but not required 
   
Skills and Abilities 
  • Work effectively in a team environment 
  • Work in a safety-aware environment 
  • Time management 
  • Ethical conduct 
  • Initiative 
 
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 
  • High school diploma or GED preferred. 
  • No prior work experience required. 
 
CLASSIFICATION 
  • Regular, Full Time (40 hours per week), Non-Exempt (Hourly) (FLSA). 
  • Occasional evening or weekend work may be required. 
 
SUPERVISION 
  • Reports to: Project Manager (or other position, depending on program structure) 
  • Supervises: n/a 
 WORK ENVIRONMENT 
  • Primarily field-based (outdoors) in all weather conditions, including heat, direct sun, wind, rain, and cold, with some office work. 
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS 
  • Work involves hiking on and off-trail, up and down hills, through uneven terrain. 
  • Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds while hiking up and down hills on uneven terrain 
  
The Irvine Ranch Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. 

Irvine Ranch Conservancy  •  4727 Portola Pkwy. Irvine, CA 92620  •  714-508-4757  •  info@irconservancy.org

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      • Invasive Species Control
      • Plant Materials
      • Monitoring and Research
      • Planning and Infrastructure
      • Volunteer Management
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    • About Us >
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