Collaborative Forestry Field Technician (Crew Leader, Crew Member, Crew Apprentice)

The Sierra Institute for Community and Environment (Sierra Institute) is committed to uplifting the community through devoted staff, meaningful work, and positive growth. All staff training is paid. Sierra Institute has been expanding its workforce and there are constantly new opportunities for those who wish to grow and develop as leaders in natural resource stewardship!

Job Overview

The Sierra Institute for Community and Environment (Sierra Institute, SI), in cooperation with the Lassen
National Forest (LNF) Almanor Ranger District (ARD) is hiring six (6) Collaborative Forestry Field Technicians performing forestry work related to timber management and restoration treatment
implementation. Crew members will work in cooperation with SI and ARD staff to implement timber sale and
restoration treatment preparation work including unit boundary marking, marking of green and salvage
(burned) timber, and collection of fire severity data. Crew Members will follow the direction of two crew leaders
and administrative staff from the ARD and SI. Work objectives will be derived from treatment and management
goals and will follow prescriptions developed for specific project areas. The Collaborative Forestry Crew may
also assist as necessary with ARD/ SI priorities including youth engagement/ education, wildlife, and
recreation.

Minimum Requirements

● Experience towards a degree or certificate in Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Ecological
Restoration or related field(s), OR equivalent work experience in forestry or conservation (e.g. trail maintenance, wildland firefighting, botany, wildlife, or hydrology).
● Experience with standard forestry field techniques, timber marking/ cruising, and ecology and natural
systems of the Sierra Nevada.
● Ability to use compasses, topographic maps, and handheld GPS units or tablets to navigate and collect
data in the field.
● Good physical conditioning to work and walk in the forest all day carrying day-packs with equipment during
all types of weather.
● An ability to bring adaptability and improvisation, critical thinking skills, creativity, and humor to the
workplace.
● Ability to be punctual, diligent, and thorough in their work and support a similarly strong work ethic amongst
crew members.
● Possess a valid, clean, state-issued driver’s license, with an ability to safely operate a 4WD vehicle

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Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Skills or experiences that can fill in for desired qualifications may be considered.