The Forest Stewardship Crew will be working as a crew of two throughout the summer conducting stewardship work on the Ottawa and Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forests in the Upper Peninsula and Northern Wisconsin, as well as on several TNC owned properties. The job will be 95% field time in remote locations and supervised remotely from Marquette. This is a temporary full-time position with employment duration that begins May 13, 2019 and ends no later than August 2, 2019.
The Forest Stewardship Crew will participate in specific stewardship and land management activities on federal and conservancy owned lands including assisting in large scale tree planting effort, conducting road stream crossing profiles, trail maintenance and rehabilitation, boardwalk installation, and property boundary marking.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE
- Supervises no staff, but may help plan and direct preserve work groups, including staff or volunteers.
- May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances.
- Requires considerable physical exertion and/or muscular strain.
- May require long hours in isolated settings.
- Makes day to day decisions as delegated by supervisor.
- May work under infrequent supervision.
- Experience recognizing plant and animal species.
- Experience operating various types of equipment in a safe and efficient manner (e.g. Lawn mower, chainsaw, UTV, ATV or OHV, two-way radio, or similar equipment).
- Experience working in a team environment.
- Must be able to obtain related licenses or certifications as required. (e.g. First Aid, CPR, herbicide or pesticide application, and driver’s license).
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated. Knowledge of Spanish language preferred.
- 1 - 2 years’ experience in land management or related field.
- Experience working with or knowledge of natural systems.
- Ability to obtain driver’s license and maintain a good driving record.
- Ability to follow instructions from colleagues/coworkers/team members.
- PC and/or mobile device familiarity, including database knowledge or understanding.
- Experience using ArcGIS, ArcPad, and/or Collector software for data collection and navigation.
- Map and compass navigation.
The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan matching for eligible employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.