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Stewardship Program Coordinator - Eldorado NF

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Job Location drjobs

Reno, NV - USA

Hourly Salary drjobs

$ 28 - 30

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Job Details

Placerville CA
Seasonal
$28.00 $30.00 Hourly
Forestry & Fuels Reduction

Description

The Stewardship Program Coordinator will work in cooperation with the US Forest Service (USFS) 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. Additional coordination activities include NEPA planning and other implementation measures including biomass removal mastication machine piling and shrub control. These projects reduce fuels and promote forest health and habitat improvement/protection by removing drought and beetleimpacted trees as well as those lost from windfall events across National Forest.

Job duties are but not limited to the following:

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.
Utilize appropriate documents determine sale boundaries proper location of logging roads acceptable marking and cutting methods stumpage prices and the requirements for brush disposal erosion control and stand improvement.
Prepare and ensure quality of documentation such as detailed maps timber sale appraisals and timber sales write up.
Coordinate contracts with mastication and biomass removal contractors monitor contractor compliance and conduct quality control of implementation projects.
Assist with monitoring tracking and reporting on project efforts and progress.


Contract Timeline: Anticipated Start Date varies by forest from ASAP to July 2024
Full time position at 40 hours per week; available to occasionally work a varied schedule as needed including some weekends evenings and/or holidays.
Location:The Eldorado National Forest is located in the central Sierra Nevada within the ancestral territories of the Miwok Washoe and Nisenan people. The forest is located within 3 4 hours driving time from the San Francisco Bay Area a metropolitan complex of 4.5 million people. Sacramento is located within 1 1 1/2 hours driving time from the forest with a population of overpeople.
Compensation and Benefits:

Hourly Rate $28$30 Full time 40hrs/week
Full Health Dental and Vision Insurance premiums paid 100 by GBI.
4 401K Matching Contribution after 90 day waiting period; 100 vested on first day of enrollment.
4hrs Vacation Accrued per 80 hour pay period; Accrual starting first day of employment.
4hrs Sick Leave Accumulated per 80 hour pay period; 40 Hours Annual Maximum Sick Leave Accumulated and Used; Accumulation starting first day of employment.
This position is eligible for paid holidays following the GBI holiday schedule.
Professional training and certifications may be provided as needed.

TO APPLY
Please submit an uptodate resume a onepage cover letter that details your interest in the position and any qualifications not fully outlined in your resume and contact information for three
professional references to the unique application link. Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview. For questions regarding this position please contact

Bachelors 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;
Ability to monitor contactor compliance with contract and agreement stipulations;
Experience with project management and coordination
Capacity to collect and maintain field data in an organized manner that is easily understood and accessible to other resources staff;
Experience employing and training field personnel in safety practices low impact principles field methods and data management;
Experience leading forestry crews in the field including oversight of safety communication fidelity to methods and data quality;
Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally with a diverse audience;
Experience using ArcGIS to create maps;
Ability to navigate and collect data using handheld GPS units;
Proficiency using a compass and topographic map to navigate;
Possess a clean valid stateissued drivers license with ability to safely operate and maintain a 4WD vehicle on and off paved roads;
Physically fit to work outdoors carry up to 50 pounds of personal and/or field equipment and withstand the rigors of a forested and/or high desert environment in all seasons;
Willingness and ability to camp in remote primitive sites for several consecutive days (if necessary);
Familiarity with best practices for field safety and Leave No Trace principles; and
Willingness and ability to consistently enact high performance standards and a strong work and team ethic in support of the mission of GBI and the goals and objectives of the USFS.


EEO StatementWe conform to all the laws statutes and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women minorities individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or national origin age disability status Genetic Information & Testing Family & Medical Leave protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint orally or in writing to the employer or the government or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type

Temp

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