<p>With guidance from Finger Lakes Institute (FLI) and Finger Lakes Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (FL-PRISM) staff, the Lead Giant Hogweed Technician coordinates and leads control and monitoring efforts for giant hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) throughout the Finger Lakes region. The Lead Technician oversees day-to-day field operations, ensures compliance with safety and pesticide protocols, supports training and supervision of technicians, and serves as a primary point of contact in the field for partners and landowners. This position requires advanced field skills, strong leadership, and the ability to make informed decisions in dynamic field conditions. The role provides hands-on leadership experience in high-priority invasive species response and regional coordination.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <ul> <li>Lead and coordinate daily field operations for giant hogweed survey, manual and chemical control, and follow-up monitoring </li><li>Ensure strict adherence to all safety protocols related to giant hogweed control </li><li>Monitor field conditions and make real-time decisions to ensure safety and effectiveness </li><li>Supervise, train, and mentor Giant Hogweed Technicians </li><li>Review and ensure accuracy of field data </li><li>Communicate daily work plans, site access needs, and treatment outcomes to supervisors </li><li>Coordinate program logistics: scheduling, transportation, equipment, and supply tracking </li><li>Support grant reporting and documentation requirements </li><li>Represent FLI and FL-PRISM professionally during site visits, outreach events, and partner coordination </li></ul> <p>OTHER INFORMATION</p> <p>This is a full-time, non-eligible position (April 1, 2026- December 31, 2026). The position is based out of Hobart and William Smith Colleges, in the heart of the Finger Lakes. The Finger Lakes PRISM is one of eight PRISMs supported via funding from the New York State Environmental Protection Fund as administered by NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation. Pay range is $21- $23 / hr</p> <p>About HWS</p> <p>A liberal arts and sciences institution, Hobart and William Smith is known for consistent success in preparing students for meaningful lives and fulfilling careers through an outcomes-based focus on their futures. Our nationally ranked faculty are accessible teachers and scholars known for the impact of their research and distinguished by the depth of their mentorship. World challenges are studied in the classroom where critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills are honed. In the field, knowledge turns into discovery. In office hours, plans are carefully crafted to tie interests and talents to an academic path that motivates beyond graduation.</p> <p>Our location in the heart of the Finger Lakes allows faculty, staff and students to live and work collaboratively on the banks of a resource-rich lake. Student-athletes play for 30 varsity teams boasting 24 national titles, including the 2023 and 2024 NCAA DIII Men's Ice Hockey Championships. With three graduate programs, students can build on their undergraduate degree with a Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership, Master of Arts in Teaching, or a Master of Science in Management. Together, the experiences and mentorship at HWS prepare students to lead lives of consequence.</p>