Forestry Technician Job at MGE, Quincy, CA

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  • MGE
  • Quincy, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $23-28 DOE

Forestry Technician - Overview

Work will be on Plumas National Forest near Quincy, CA and Oroville, CA

Mountain Engineering is in search of individuals to join our team of Forestry Technicians. As a Forestry Technician, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks including conducting forest inventories, timber cruising, timber marking, and unit layout for timber harvest operations. You'll work closely with our team of professionals such as Registered Professional Foresters, Licensed Timber Operators, and a variety of state and federal stakeholders to ensure that forestry projects are completed efficiently and in accordance with environmental regulations. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the outdoors, a keen interest in forestry and environmental science, and strong organizational skills.

The position is seasonal to account for winter weather conditions impacting operations. This position is ideal for candidates that aspire to have a career in land management and forestry. Mountain Engineering can provide a training path for career advancement towards the Registered Professional Forester Certification. This position will work with federal, state, and private landowners to conduct a wide variety of timber harvest implementation plans, hazard tree mitigation, post-fire restoration, and/or timber inventory.

  • Position is ideal for students or graduates focusing in Forestry or a forestry related subject.
  • Flexibly start and end dates depending on school schedule.
  • Lodging available

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Flagging and marking unit boundaries
  • Flagging stream zones
  • Timber marking
  • Timber cruising
  • Stand Exams
  • Mapping
  • Recording GIS/GPS data
  • Travel on uneven terrain with 4x4 vehicles
  • Data Collection in relation to diverse surveys
  • Identification of hazard trees
  • Vegetation Assessment surveys
  • Emergency debris management (vegetation assessments post events)
  • Other duties may be assigned as needed

Knowledge,Skills & Qualifications

  • CLEAN DRIVING RECORD REQUIRED
  • Must pass a company administered basic driving test
  • Must pass a pre-employment substance screening exam
  • Use of GPS and Handheld Data Collection Devices
  • Tree biology & identification
  • Timber harvest or CA Forest Practice Rules
  • Working knowledge of Word, Excel & Outlook
  • Must be willing to travel throughout the State of California with potential travel to Oregon and Nevada (company paid travel at set per diem rates)
  • Can navigate in rural and metropolitan areas.
  • Must have a basic understanding of topography and read topographic maps
  • Navigation with a compass
  • Excellent attention to data requirements and technical detail
  • Must have sufficient eyesight to judge distances and coordination to get and use appropriate equipment and tools
  • Must be able to hike three miles of uneven terrain with approximately twenty pounds in one hour
  • Self-motivated and positive attitude
  • Current enrollment or acceptance in a Forestry or Forestry related field

Working Conditions

  • Works in all temperatures and weather and will be exposed to nature, i.e., irritating plants and biting or stinging insects, dust, etc.
  • Works on uneven terrain
  • Must be willing and able to work in all outdoor weather conditions all year round
  • Must be willing and able to work 10-hour days for 40 hours or more per week when requested
  • Willing to travel overnight and share accommodations
  • Must be willing to work as part of a team

Working Locations

  • Head quartered in Folsom, CA
  • Work will be on Plumas National Forest near Quincy, CA and Oroville, CA

Benefits

  • Premium Health Coverage for Employee and Dependents (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Life Insurance
  • Long Term Disability
  • 40 Hours Accrued Paid Vacation
  • 7 Paid Holidays
  • 5 Paid Sick Days
  • 401k 4% Match

For questions, please contact Mark Miller - (916)-616-9589

remote work

Job Tags

Holiday work, Seasonal work, Remote job, Outdoor, Night shift,

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