Timber Sale Preparation Crew Lead (Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit)

Job DetailsJob Location: South Lake Tahoe , CAPosition Type: SeasonalSalary Range: $26.80 - $26.80 HourlyJob 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