JOB POSTING DETAILS (EXTERNAL)

Position Number(s): 40185870/40185872
Payroll Title: LAB AST 1
Job Code: 9605
Job Open Date: 8/15/25
Application Review Begins: 9/2/25
Department Code (Name): CBER (CTR BIO&ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION)
Percentage of Time: 100
Union Code (Name): TX – Technical Professionals
Employee Class (Appointment Type): 4 – Staff: Limited
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program): PSS
Salary Grade: STEPS
Pay Rate/Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $19.78 - $22.94/hr. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full salary range for this position is $19.78 - $22.94/hr.
Work Location: HARDE-578; various field sites
Working Days and Hours: M-F, 8:30 AM-5 PM; occasional weekends
Benefits Eligibility: Mid-Level Benefits
Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement, if applicable: N/A

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1-3 years: Prefer applicants with experience in ecological restoration with knowledge of native and non-native plants and invasive species management skills. A positive attitude and strong work ethic are important, as are leadership and mentorship skills.

Under close supervision by the Project Manager and Restoration Coordinator, the Restoration Ecology Assistant will assist with a broad array of activities for the implementation and maintenance of NCOS restoration project and other Cheadle Center restoration project sites as needed. Responsibilities include a wide variety of field activities related to habitat restoration including: assisting with leading student interns and volunteer workforces; invasive weed control by various methods; native plant installation and seed collection; site preparation activities; assisting with plant propagation at the restoration nursery and greenhouse; and other duties related to monitoring and education/outreach. All tasks are frequently reviewed for quality and completeness.