Forestry Technician (TSP) (Inyo National Forest)
$43,680–$43,680 year
On-siteMammoth Lakes, California, United States
Job Summary
Conduct vegetation management and fuels reduction projects in the Sierra Nevada region, including post-fire recovery efforts. Assist with unit boundary delineation, GPS tracking, and timber cruising for resource assessments. Collect silvicultural data, perform stand examinations, and ensure accurate field data management for team use. Maintain safety standards and adhere to USFS protocols during operations. Work Monday through Thursday for four 10-hour days per week, with a competitive wage of $21 per hour and comprehensive benefits. This role supports the Basin & Range Forestry program's mission to improve forest resilience against climate conditions and wildfire threats.
Required Qualifications
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to collect, maintain, and organize field data for efficient team access
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with a variety of stakeholders
- Proficiency in using handheld GPS units, compasses, and topographic maps for navigation
- Valid state-issued driver's license with the ability to operate and maintain a 4WD vehicle in off-road environments
- Ability to work and live in remote field settings with minimal supervision
- Physically fit to work outdoors, carry up to 50 pounds, and endure challenging forested or high desert environments in all seasons
- Familiarity with timber cruising and marking techniques, along with resource management issues specific to the Sierra Nevada ecoregion
- Knowledge of mixed conifer forests, including common plants, wildlife, geology, and topography of eastern California
- Ability to adhere to USFS data collection, inventory, and monitoring protocols
- Must meet AmeriCorps eligibility requirements and successfully pass background checks
- A Bachelor's degree in Forestry (preferred), Natural Resource Management, or a related field, with coursework and experience that demonstrates a solid understanding of forestry principles
- At least six months of professional fieldwork experience in forestry or a related environmental field
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with ArcGIS for map creation and analysis is a plus
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