JOB SUMMARY: These positions are located at Stones River National Battlefield. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Stones River National Battlefield is April - October but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: mid-April. Open to the first 100 applicants or until 12/19/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. MAJOR DUTIES: The incumbent duties consist of performing cultural and natural resource management type work. The incumbent duties consist of performing Cultural and natural resource management type work. This will include but not be limited to Invasive Plant management / eradication Incumbent will lead field crews performing Invasive plant management and fence maintenance to protect the natural resources Conduct seed head removal, Mix and apply herbicides as needed. Will be responsible for proper cleaning and maintenance of equipment used during the season. Will be responsible for keeping a log of any chemical that they apply Conduct plant inventories of exotics to be controlled Needs to have a good basic knowledge of and be able to identify exotic plants. Area Information The 600-acre National Battlefield includes Stones River National Cemetery, established in 1865, with more than 6,000 Union graves; and the Hazen Brigade Monument, believed to be the oldest, intact Civil War monument still standing in its original location. Portions of Fortress Rosecrans, a large earthen fort constructed after the battle, still stand and are preserved and interpreted by the National Park Service. Much of the nearly 4,000-acre battlefield is in private hands. Murfreesboro has plenty of shopping opportunities, great medical facilities, and schools to include Middle Tennessee University. Summers are generally hot with high humidity, but there is an extensive green belt for walking, hiking & bicycling. There is plenty of housing to be had in the area however the market is moving quickly. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
