Forester

NEW Solutions • Davis, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This non-federal, temporary opportunity is offered through a partnership agreement between NRCS and NEW Solutions as part of the Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services (ACES) Program. The enrollee provides forestry and conservation-planning support to farmers and landowners, helping implement conservation practices and increase capacity in NRCS field offices. The position supports NRCS’s mission and is intended to free federal staff for emergency and high-priority responses, not replace federal staff. The role supports forestry planning and implementation across California and includes technical assistance, conservation-plan development, and technical review of forestry plans and practices. Training may be provided by NRCS staff if needed. The position is based in Davis, with travel to assigned field offices and field sites. A government vehicle will be provided as needed for official business; overnight travel may be required for up to 24 days. This is a non-federal position and the enrollee is not an NRCS or NEW Solutions employee. Enrollment is temporary and at will. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States.

Requirements

• At least 20 years of experience in forestry work, or a master’s degree in Agriculture, Natural Resources, Biology, or a related field of study.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Knowledge of the NRCS conservation-planning process.
• Knowledge of conservation organizations and cultures.
• Valid California Registered Professional Forester license.
• Experience with Windows and MS Word.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for forestry planning and implementation throughout the state.
• Provide technical assistance with conservation planning.
• Develop conservation plans to implement EQIP.
• Provide technical support for EQIP program implementation, including CPA-52, cultural resources surveys, and alternatives.
• Provide oversight and technical review of conservation practice specifications on forest land.
• Review Forestry Conservation Activity Plans (CAP).
• Assist with on-the-job training, conservation-planning training, and planning certification.

Benefits

• Accrued vacation and sick leave.
• Paid federal holidays.
• Paid health insurance premium for positions budgeted at 60 or more hours per pay period.
• Optional vision and dental insurance for positions budgeted at 35 or more hours per pay period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior