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Vegetation Management Field Director

EnviroSystems Management, Inc., Flagstaff, AZ, United States


Overview

Love working outdoors? Ready to lead crews, protect ecosystems, and make a visible impact on the land?
EnviroSystems Management, Inc. is hiring an experienced

Vegetation Management Field Director

to lead ambitious field projects across the Southwest. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in the field, knows plants inside and out, and enjoys mentoring crews while delivering high-quality results.
Responsibilities

Active fieldwork (up to 75%) combined with leadership, planning, and reporting responsibilities. Projects may include herbicide application (backpack, UTV, spot, and broadcast spraying).
Noxious weed surveys, treatment, and monitoring.
Hand thinning using chainsaws and hand tools.
Broadcast seeding and vegetation restoration.
Data collection, GPS mapping, and reporting.
Plan field operations and coordinate logistics with clients and office staff.
Lead, train, and supervise field technicians.
Mix and apply herbicides safely and accurately.
Maintain and repair field equipment (chainsaws, sprayers, UTVs/ATVs, trucks, trailers).
Conduct and oversee vegetation and weed surveys and treatments.
Lead daily safety briefings and ensure crew safety.
Train crews in plant ID, tool use, ergonomics, situational awareness, and project methods.
Collect, manage, and quality-check field data and pesticide application reports.
Use GPS units, maps, aerial imagery, and GIS tools.
Document field conditions with photos and detailed notes.
Review and interpret biological data and relevant research.
Represent EnviroSystems professionally in the field and with the public.
Qualifications

Degree in

Natural Resources or related field

(preferred).
Arizona Applicator Certification

(preferred, and required after start date).
2+ years

of experience in noxious weed survey, treatment, and data collection.
Strong plant identification skills (native, invasive, and noxious species).
Fieldwork experience in

AZ, NM, CO, UT, and/or NV .
Proven leadership and ability to supervise field crews.
Experience with

GPS and GIS .
Proficiency in

Microsoft Word and Excel .
Ability to work independently, solve problems, and improve procedures.
Comfortable working in rugged terrain and operating vehicles safely.
Team-oriented mindset with strong communication skills.
Competitive hourly pay and benefits.
Meaningful environmental work across diverse landscapes.
Leadership role with real impact.
Supportive team of resource professionals.
How to Apply

If you’re passionate about vegetation management and ready to lead in the field, we’d love to hear from you.

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