Job Description

Job Location: South Lake Tahoe , CA
Position Type: Seasonal
Salary Range: $26.80 - $26.80 Hourly

Job Category: Forestry & Fuels Reduction USFS, California
The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service is recruiting Forestry Crew positions to support the study and review of proposed actions in the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit.
Upcoming roles are typically active from spring to fall each year (typically May - October). These projects all serve the Basin & Range Forestry program’s greater mission of helping the USFS in their critical goal of improving forest resilience in the face of worsening climate conditions and increased wildfire threats. Timber Sale Preparation Crews will serve vegetation management and fuels reduction efforts, supporting initiatives for healthy, productive, and resilient forest landscapes and resources. Project work may include post fire recovery efforts with assignments varying by forest location and project needs.
Lead - Essential Job Functions may include the following:
- Lead and oversee forestry field crews in support of USFS forest management projects, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality field operations
- Execute and oversee forestry activities, including:
- - Timber sale unit boundary delineation and layout (GPSing, flagging, painting);
- - Tree species identification
- - Green and salvage timber marking and cruising
- - Timber and biomass plot cruising
- - Collection of stand examination and silviculture data
- - Ensure property boundaries are delineated between private, state and federal lands
- Navigate and perform duties in difficult terrain in all weather conditions, including rain and extreme heat.
- Identify and document resource considerations related to hydrology, heritage resources, wildlife, and recreation
- Maintain organized field data and support quality assurance and reporting needs
- Administrative duties such as meeting with GBI staff, leading report writing, receipt management, managing crew members and team dynamics.
LOCATION
Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
The LTBMU totals over 156,000 acres of stunning National Forest lands around beautiful Lake Tahoe in Northern CA and Western NV.
WORK SCHEDULE
Projects begin in May end by late October. Season schedules are project specific.
Timber Sale Preparation positions follow 10 hour days, 4 days a week schedule.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Lead Wage: $26.80/hour with overtime at 1.5x hourly rate. Full time, average 40 hours per week
Onsite housing is provided. Shared sleeping quarters should be expected if staying in provided housing.
In addition to a competitive base salary, this full-time, onsite position includes company-paid comprehensive medical, dental (with option to upgrade in coverage), and vision insurance, as well as $25,000 Life/AD&D policy. Voluntary short-term and long-term disability policies are available, and voluntary Life/AD&D policies for family members.  Mental health support resources are employer provided, competitive PTO accrual, and paid holidays. This exciting role contributes to GBI’s significant positive impacts within the fields of environmental research, education, and conservation.
TSA employees who serve a term under 52 weeks in duration, and have a thirty (30) day or less break between terms, and then sign a second term that (cumulatively) becomes greater than 52 weeks of employment, will be eligible for the >1-year TSA benefits (equivalent to Regular full-time employees).

QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, employees must be able to satisfactorily carry out each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Lead - Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Demonstrated experience leading forestry field crews, including responsibility for crew safety, communication, and quality control
- Strong understanding of forestry field methods, including timber cruising, marking, stand exams, and silviculture data collection
- Ability to implement, oversee, and ensure adherence to established data collection, inventory, assessment, and monitoring protocols
- Proficiency in GPS navigation, topographic map reading, and compass use
- Ability to coordinate field logistics and adapt work plans in response to site conditions and project needs
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and agency partners
- Ability to work safely and productively in remote field settings, including overnight camping when required
- Physical ability to perform sustained fieldwork, including carrying up to 50 pounds of equipment in varied terrain and weather conditions
- Possess a clean, valid, state-issued driver’s license with the ability to safely operate and maintain a 4WD vehicle on and off paved roads
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Natural Resource Management, or a related field with relevant coursework and field experience OR three seasons of progressively responsible forestry fieldwork experience.
TO APPLY
Please submit an up-to-date resume, a one-page 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.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Hazards in burned areas may include hazard trees, stump holes, and root holes. Work will consist of mark trees on steep slopes and rugged terrain with areas of dense brush and down woody debris. Environmental hazards may include yellowjackets and other wildlife. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, stand, walk, bend, and have specific vision abilities to include close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus working with job/industry specific equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually low.
NOTE:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the organization's ongoing needs.
Disclaimer: Although the organization has attempted to accurately and thoroughly describe this position, GBI reserves the right to change the same, including to change, add to or subtract from the duties outlined, within the sole discretion of the organization, at any time, with or without advance notice.