Utility Forester (Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit)

GREAT BASIN INSTITUTE•South Lake Tahoe, CA

33d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located on the Lake Tahoe Management Unit where the incumbent performs functions related to timber sale preparation. The position has responsibility for powerline and other permits within the special uses program. Performs all phases of permit administration from acceptance of a permit for processing, completion of required NEPA, permit preparation, correspondence, inspections, and resolution of non-compliance issues. A Temporary Special Assignment (TSA) employee is one who is hired for a specific temporary assignment external from the institute’s administrative operations with one of GBI’s partners for 52 weeks or greater or less than 52 weeks and may work full-time (30 or more hours per week) or part-time (less than 30 hours per week).

Requirements

3-5 years of experience in utility vegetation management.
Proficient with GIS Application experience (i.e., Arc Collector, Fulcrum)
Strong organizational/time management skills
Excellent communication both verbal and written with attention to detail.
Must be proficient in using technology including cell phone, tablet, apps, GPS, Microsoft Office Suite, and range finders.
Ability to read and follow Maps
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to work and hike in rugged terrain and in inclement weather
Ability to work long hours and on your feet for 40 hours a week
Ability to respond to public concerns and questions about the work
Ability to respond and answer Contractor's questions and concerns about work specifications and requirements.
Successful completion of a criminal background check is required as a condition of employment for this position.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Natural Resource Management, or a related field is preferred.
Relevant coursework should be completed by the position’s start date.

Responsibilities

Evaluates logging problems and determines most feasible logging method, considering tractor, skyline or helicopter.
Gathers or directs the gathering of data for logging system analysis such as road access, skyline profiles, and landing location suitability.
Performs or directs on-the-ground timber sale and cutting unit boundary layout considering such factors as accessibility, logability, stream protection, visual management, and impacts on other resources, utilizing direction provided in the approved Environmental Assessment (EA).
Manages conventional types of logging systems appraisals, completes timber sale appraisals to determine value, and prepares timber sale or stewardship contracts.
Is proficient in and utilizes the Timber Information Manager (TIM) computer system.
Coordinates with engineering personnel to assure that location of logging roads and landings are correct.
Coordinates with wildlife, fisheries, hydrology and soils to ensure mitigation required in the EA is met.
Shows proposed sale areas to prospective purchasers, contractors or interested parties, and explains terms of sale and contract requirements.
Processes special use permits (land use, recreation, and non-recreation), making certain the use to be made of the land is compatible with Forest Service programs and objectives and that each permit fully protects the public interest.
Prepares special use permits in final form for supervisor's review.
Is responsible for internal coordination and review of permits.
This includes preparation or assisting in the preparation of the environmental analysis report for a variety of interdisciplinary functions.
Participates on, or leads the interdisciplinary team planning effort.
Develops and executes comprehensive lands work and budget plans to gain optimum work performance in accordance with Forest policies, programs and budgets.
Exercises functional program control through inspections to assure fulfillment of permit terms, as well as recreation and lands demands and determines technical and administrative assistance as needed.
Corrects deficiencies when found and keeps supervisor informed.
Participates with other staff in the review and analysis of the recreation and lands resources.
Is directly involved in the decision making and planning process and provides direction to the program.
Makes periodic inspections of applicable construction projects to determine if changes are needed or other action is necessary.
Enforces Agency regulations and Federal laws including issuance of violation warnings and notices.
As assigned, investigates and completes reports on trespasses and other violations.
Participates in training sessions on recreation and lands activities.
Prepares annual work plans in support of the Special Uses Program.
Pro-Actively promote Safety & Maintain a Safe Work Environment