Individual Placement-Alaska- Natural Resources Assistant (Forestry)

Student Conservation Association • Seward, AK

1d • 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
• Must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger.
• Must be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States.

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
• Invasives species surveys and mitigation
• Nest box maintenance
• Stream mapping and classification
• Manual stand improvement
• Work with other shops such as fisheries, recreation etc. to fill staffing gaps

Benefits

• $450/week living allowance
• $310/month housing stipend
• $1,300 one-time roundtrip travel allowance
• Bear Safety training
• Defensive Driving Training
• Off-Road Vehicle Safety training
• Dormitory housing is provided on site with access to shared kitchen, living room, laundry facilities, workout space and more.

What This Job Offers

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