Forest and Conservation Worker reforests and protects timber tracts and maintains forest facilities including roads and campsites. Applies a wide range of concepts. Being a Forest and Conservation Worker applies practical knowledge of practices and procedures from two or more specialized fields, such as forestry, soil science and/or agriculture. May require 2-4 years of related work experience. Additionally, Forest and Conservation Worker relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Typically reports to a manager, or head of the department. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
See posted job description at https://www.marinrcd.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2024.03.25_ConservationTechnician.pdf
Work Location: Point Reyes Station, CA with option partial remote work from approved location
Status: Full-time position for 2 years, and possibly longer dependent upon funding availability
Salary: $26 - $34 (dependent on experience)
Start Date: May - June 2024
Position Summary
The key responsibility of this early career position is to facilitate the delivery of MRCD agricultural programs by providing technical assistance to landowners, MRCD staff and partners for the enhancement of on-farm ecological benefits, mitigation of global climate change, and improvement of agricultural productivity and agroecosystem resilience.
General Job Duties:
The following job duties represent primary job expectations:
1. Agriculture Program Technical Assistance
a) Process and organize intake information and documentation for land managers requesting technical or financial assistance with the planning and implementation of conservation practices. Work with MRCD’s Programmatic and Technical Staff to match landowner requests with MRCD funding sources and then support the follow up communication with landowners regarding whether or not their project can be funded now or if they are on a waiting list.
b) Assist MRCD Technical and Programmatic Staff with the completion of Carbon Farm Plans, specifically reviewing and updating at least three unfinished plans to bring them to completion.
c) Provide technical support to the MRCD’s Technical Staff with agricultural fieldwork and GIS work, specifically helping the sampling effort associated with Carbon Farm Plans. Explore the possibility of expanding field sampling work with MRCD’s Technical Staff and assist with the development of that expansion as necessary.
d) Organize and implement educational activities, trainings, workshops, and field tours in partnership with the North Coast Soil Hub, Point Blue Conservation Science STRAW team and MRCD’s Technical and Programmatic Staff. Prepare and present educational materials (pamphlets, handouts, outreach materials PowerPoint presentations etc.) at these events. Specifically, coordinate at minimum the following Carbon Farm education deliverables: two workshops, two peer-to-peer learning events. and a symposium.
e) Review conservation practice standards and the application of new tools to improve RCD programming. This may include NRCS implementation standards, resource identification tools, data management and mapping tools, and/or monitoring protocols such as Point Blue’s Rangeland C Monitoring Protocol.
f) Provide additional grant management support as necessary.
2. District Duties
a) Work as a team with other MRCD staff to carry out the mission of the District.
b) Provide assistance as needed to the Executive Director to complete necessary reports and project-related administrative tasks.
c) Coordinate with other MRCD team members to identify program priorities and needs based on stakeholder feedback, agency funding priorities, and the MRCD’s mission.
d) Assist in preparation of grant proposals and contracts. Communicate and convey with MRCD staff, agencies and funders on scopes of work, timelines, and deliverables.
e) Represent and promote the District within the community at all times.
Required Qualifications
This position requires the following skills:
Preferred Qualifications, Knowledge & Abilities:
To Apply:
Send resume and cover letter to nancy@marinrcd.org by Wednesday, April 10, 2024 (5:00 pm PST) to be in the first round of reviews.
Benefits:
Benefits include: State of California Workers' Compensation Insurance, Social Security, 401K Retirement Package with employer match up to 10% of compensation. The District provides Marin County holidays, paid time off, health and dental insurance stipends. Eligible for annual 3% raises and professional development stipend.
The Marin RCD is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $26.00 - $34.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
Schedule:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Point Reyes Station, CA 94956
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