Individual Placement-Alaska- Natural Resources Assistant (Forestry)

Student Conservation Association • Anchorage, AK

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The position performs a variety of technical duties in support of the unit’s
timber, silviculture, wildlife, and fuels programs, primarily focused on
activities to support the vegetation management program.

Forestry duties will comprise most of this position and include survey plots,
collection and compiling of data, unit layout and boundary marking, collection
of seed and cone for reforestation and other related activities.

Wildlife surveys, stand improvement treatments, and other duties pertaining to
wildlife and fuels will comprise the remainder of the position. Occasional work
with recreation, fisheries and other departments may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds
• Ability to hike and work in adverse terrain and weather conditions
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks

Nice To Haves

• Hiking or trails experience in arduous terrain
• Orienteering skills, including use of maps and compass
• Use of chainsaws and hand tools
• Plot based data collection and data analysis
• Forest measurements experience
• Experience with Alaska trees and plant identification
• First aid

Responsibilities

• Data Collection
• Ground surveys
• Unit layout and boundary marking
• Goshawk surveys
• Seed and cone collection

Benefits

• Bear Safety
• Defensive Driving Training
• Off-Road Vehicle Safety

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed