Deadline: Fri, 08/26/2022 - 12:00pm Employer: Berkeley Forests, College of Natural Resources, University of California Berkeley Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location: California Location Detail: Georgetown, CA Job Description: Responsibilities • Assist with determination of field allocations of silvicultural activities • Provides daily supervision of seasonal, volunteer, student workers and support staff, with responsibility for quality and quantity of work primarily at Blodgett Forest, with assignments of varying length at other field sites as needed. • Implements safety procedures and trains staff in field protocols and adhering to regulatory requirements such as safety and research protocols. • Keeps records of labor, equipment, materials and production. • Researches and resolved issues and discrepancies • Provides expertise in at least one of the following areas: Wildlife management, fuels and fire management including mechanical treatments and prescribed fires, database management including GIS, public education and outreach • Assists management with the coordination, supervision and performance of all activities necessary to the daily technical operations of a large or highly complex field site. • Schedules operations which provide all the necessary care and the best use of labor and equipment for a number of concurrent projects. • Coordinate and oversee forestry activities and harvesting procedures to support research. • Assists with annual budget preparation and operational planning activities. • Participates in the selection, development, and evaluation of staff. • Researches and prepares reports and/or plans to meet regulatory requirements and assist in efforts of researchers, including development of Timber Harvest Plans and grant proposals. • Supervises maintenance, modifications and improvements of facility infrastructure, instruments and other materials. • Supports prescribed burn program by participating in prescribed burns, as experience allows. Qualifications: Required Qualifications Working knowledge of safety, legal, cultural and regulatory requirements relative to field research and timber harvest responsibility Working knowledge of research discipline, principles, concepts, analysis and / or operations being conducted at field / remote sites including forest management, CA Forest Practice Rules, and grant writing. Demonstrated skills in interpersonal communication, motivation of staff and team-building. Solid analytical and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated computer competency. Education/Training: Bachelors degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Licenses or certifications: Registered Professional Forester’s License, or the capacity to earn the license within two years. Preferred Qualifications Skills in budget preparation and monitoring, record-keeping and equipment inventory control. Demonstrates skills in report, grant, and regulatory permit preparation. Demonstrated skills in interpersonal communication, motivation of staff and team-building. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strategic relationships and partnerships with remote research partners. Demonstrated knowledge of facility management and operations at field / remote sites. Miscellaneous: N/A Salary: $56,800 - $63,000 Benefits: For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html How to Apply: Apply online at jobs.berkeley.edu. Search Job #37656 Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying. Please upload the document in the Resume section, then skip the (optional) Cover Letter upload section. Contact Ariel Roughton, athomson@berkeley.edu with questions.
