Seasonal Forest Stewardship Crew Member

JOB SUMMARY
The Forest Stewardship Crew members will work on a three person team under the Forest Stewardship Crew Coordinator and will report to the Senior Forest Program Manager. They will gain experience and training in a variety of forestry and natural resource projects that may include unit layout and data collection for restoration efforts, fuel reduction projects, timber sales, and other natural resource opportunities to promote healthy forests and watersheds. While the majority of the work will be located in Wallowa County - travel will be required to support forest stewardship projects across Northeast Oregon and Southeast Washington. Job duties include but are not limited to inventory data collection and data management, stocking surveys and stand assessments, timber cruising and marking, unit layout (GPS, flagging, painting), assisting in additional forestry applications, and other conservation and natural resource projects as needed. Crew members that complete the season will be eligible for a bonus.

JOB DUTIES AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• A strong work ethic and enthusiasm conducting fieldwork
• Communicate regularly and effectively with Forest Stewardship Crew Coordinator
• Ability to work in a team oriented environment
• Interact positively and professionally with landowners, locals, and agency employees
• Use of handheld GPS devices/programs (e.g. Field Maps, Avenza)
• Use of forestry tools (e.g. Laser rangefinder, compass, logger's tape, clinometer)
• Collecting accurate and thorough data for timber sales and silviculture projects
• Assisting in implementing layout for timber sales and silviculture projects