Restoration Technician
Quick answer
Ducks Unlimited is hiring a Syracuse, New York-based Restoration Technician paying $24.04-$26.92 per hour to perform field-based wetland restoration and adaptive management.
- Role
- Restoration Technician
- Organization
- Ducks Unlimited
- Location
- Syracuse, New York
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- $24.04 - $26.92 per hour
- Category
- Programs & Operations
- Apply by
- 2026-07-03
The role
Ducks Unlimited is seeking a Restoration Technician to assist with wetland restoration and adaptive management efforts across upstate New York. The role is primarily field-based, involving tasks such as tractor and ATV operation for grassland maintenance, invasive species management, and tree planting. This is a 2-year term position that requires frequent travel, overnight stays, and physical labor in various weather conditions. Successful candidates will support biologists in habitat conservation programs through data collection and site maintenance.
What you'll do
- Operate tractors and ATVs to mow grasslands and berms.
- Manage invasive species and maintain planted vegetation.
- Conduct tree mortality assessments and field data collection.
- Assist biologists with wetland delineation and restoration monitoring.
- Perform professional communication with landowners and project collaborators.
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree in natural resources, wildlife ecology, or related field.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to operate a tractor and ATV, and tow a trailer.
- Physical ability to perform manual labor in all weather conditions.
- Experience in habitat conservation or plant/wetland ecology.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
No, this is an in-office/field-based position located in Syracuse, New York, requiring frequent travel and overnight stays for field site work throughout upstate New York.
What is the compensation for this role?
The starting salary range is $24.04 to $26.92 per hour, which is negotiable based on qualifications and experience.
What are the key qualifications required?
Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in a natural resources field and the ability to operate heavy equipment like tractors and ATVs in physically demanding field conditions.
What is the deadline to apply?
Applications will be accepted through July 3, 2026, or until a qualified applicant is identified.
How to apply
Apply directly on Ducks Unlimited's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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