Forestry Stewardship Coordinator (Eldorado National Forest)

The Great Basin Institute`s Forestry Stewardship Contracting program, in collaboration with U.S. Forest Service staff on the Eldorado National Forest, is recruiting one (1) Forestry Stewardship Coordinator to support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of forestry and conservation projects on the Eldorado National Forest. 

The Coordinator will play a key role in the Great Basin Institute`s mission to promote environmental research, education, and service throughout the West by working at the intersection of ecological restoration, wildfire risk mitigation, and partnership development. This position requires technical forestry expertise, strong project management skills, and the ability to coordinate with diverse stakeholders including federal and state agencies, local governments, the forest products industry, and community stakeholders.

Essential job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Coordinating the planning, implementation, and reporting of forestry projects, generally within the Eldorado National Forest.
• Overseeing contract administration for timber sales and service contracts.
• Assisting with preparation and review of technical documents including, but not limited to, implementation contracts, agreements, inspection reports, and grant applications.
• Monitoring project progress and compliance with environmental regulations, NEPA decisions, and agency guidelines.
• Collecting and managing field data related to forest structure, fuels conditions, and treatment effectiveness.
• Collaborating with Great Basin Institute, Forest Service, and partner organization staff to integrate multiple resource objectives and ensure transparent communication flow.
• Assisting with public outreach and education efforts related to forest health, fuels management, and restoration activities.
• Preparing reports, maps, and other documentation to track accomplishments, funding utilization, and ecological outcomes.
• Ensuring adherence to safety standards and promoting a safe field work environment for staff, contractors, and partners.
• Supporting broader Great Basin Institute initiatives in forest stewardship and other program areas as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

LOCATION

This position is based in Placerville, California, in the scenic Sierra Nevada foothills. Placerville is a historic Gold Rush town that offers direct access to a wide range of outdoor recreation opportunities. The surrounding landscape provides abundant options for hiking, mountain biking, camping, fishing, and river rafting, while the higher elevations of the Eldorado National Forest and nearby Lake Tahoe region offer world-class skiing, snowboarding, and backcountry exploration. Placerville is conveniently situated about an hour from Sacramento and just over two hours from the greater San Francisco Bay Area, providing a balance of rural living with access to urban amenities. 

CONTRACT TIMELINE

The Great Basin Institute is targeting would like this position to start as soon as possible. Full time position at 40 hours per week; available to occasionally work a varied schedule as needed, including some weekends, evenings and/or holidays.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

WAGE SUMMARY

Starting annual salary is $58k - $62k DOE. In addition to a competitive base salary, this full-time, onsite position includes comprehensive medical (100% covered by GBI for employees: zero premium, zero deductible), dental, and vision insurance, as well as mental health support resources, 401(k) retirement savings with up to 4% GBI match, competitive PTO accrual, paid holidays (10 per year), and family leave.

To 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.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Forestry (preferred), Natural Resource Management, or a closely related natural science field preferred and a minimum of one (1) year of experience applying technical forestry concepts (e.g., silviculture, fuels management, timber sale administration, ecological restoration) with a qualifying degree.

OR

• Minimum of three (3) years of directly relevant professional experience in forestry, fuels reduction, or natural resource management without a qualifying degree.
• Experience with contract administration, project planning, and/or field implementation of forestry projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of forestry practices, fuels reduction techniques, and ecosystem restoration in Sierra Nevada or similar forest systems.
• Proficiency in data collection, reporting, and use of GPS/GIS tools for project tracking and mapping.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare technical reports and engage diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in both office and field environments. 
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate 4WD vehicles on unpaved roads. 

BACKGROUND CHECK

Successful completion of a criminal background check is required as a condition of employment for this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

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 computer business equipment and other job/industry specific equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually low.

The overall nature of the (Indoors/Office) position is sedentary, requiring little physical effort and occasional light exertion. There is occasional exposure to environmental conditions such as heat, cold, and temperature changes.

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..  Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview. For questions regarding this position, please contact bmartin@gbinstitute.org

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.

NOTE: All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

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.