Opportunity summary
Term length
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2/1/2025 - 2/1/2026
Application window
12/6/2024 - 2/28/2025
Location
Dunlap, California
Hourly pay equivalent
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$28.00
Project summary
The Stewardship Program Coordinator will work in cooperation with the US Forest Service (USFS) to provide management of collaborative stewardship projects in the Hume Lake Ranger District of the Sequoia National Forest, Giant Sequoia National Monument. This position will provide the incumbent opportunities to work in Sequoia Groves impacted by high severity fire, and will provide a unique balance of field and office work.
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. Utilize appropriate documents, determine sale boundaries, proper location of logging roads, acceptable marking.
Benefits
Requirements and qualifications
Requirements
Degree in Forestry, Resource Management, or other related natural science field, with experience (2 years minimum) that demonstrates 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.
Preferred qualifications
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.
