Stewardship Program Coordinator - CA NF
The Great Basin Institute
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Term length
6/3/2024 - 1/1/2100
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Location
CA National Forests, California
Hourly pay equivalent
$28.00
Project summary
The Stewardship Program Coordinator will work in cooperation with the US Forest Service (USFS) Sequoia, Mendocino, and Lassen National Forests to provide management of collaborative stewardship projects in the Sierra Nevada. The Coordinator will plan and oversee activities associated with the numerous Forest Restoration Projects, while also supporting the Forest wide effort to reduce fuel loading associated with pine beetle mortality, blow downs from high wind events, and post fire recovery.
Opportunity description
Identify and verify the land status and environmental constraints affecting the layout of the proposed project on the ground. Review, compile and analyze field data for project planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting. Monitor and oversee cruising and marking of timber, prepare general logging plans, and verify logging system settings for project implementation. Hourly pay ranges from $28.00 to $30.00.
Benefits
- Workforce credential or certificate
- Healthcare
- 401k match
Requirements and qualifications
Requirements
As Needed
Preferred qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in Forestry, Resource Management or other related natural science field, with experience (2 years minimum) that demonstrate successful application of the principles of forestry. Knowledge of the mixed conifer forests typical of southern Sierra Nevada mountains in California, including common plants (woody and herbaceous), wildlife, and/or geology/topography. Experience (2 years minimum) in standard forestry mensuration, survey, and inventory protocols.
Opportunity details
Focus area
- Natural resource preservation and conservation
- Wildfire prevention and fuels reduction
- Reforestation or afforestation
- Forestry
- Environmental justice
Work environment
- Telework eligible
- Team based
- Rural
- Outdoor