Job Description:
Are you seeking a diverse and challenging role in field work and public land management, with a passion for restoring native vegetation and habitat? Do you possess a broad skill set including GIS, budget management, environmental field work, equipment repair, crew supervision, and project oversight? The Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands is hiring a Field Coordinator to lead field work projects and support public land management.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and oversee vegetation treatments.
- Organize, purchase, repair, and maintain field equipment.
- Oversee field crews and assist with small property management.
- Apply advanced and/or specialized knowledge of agency, interagency, and industry business practices to implement and guide vegetation and habitat restoration projects on public lands.
- Identify needs and prioritize cooperative efforts.
- Make recommendations for the prioritization of funds, implement budgets, track allocations, and expenditures for an annual budget for vegetation control and restoration.
- Supervise staff or volunteers, including hiring assistance, workload prioritization, delegation, and training.
- Ensure compliance with policies and procedures, evaluate performance, and promote or pursue approved employee development opportunities to build agency depth.
The Agency:
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Applications are due November 30!
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