Employer The Watershed Center Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills About the Watershed Research and Training CenterThe Watershed Research and Training Center (WRTC) sustains healthy lands and healthy communities. What started in the early 1990’s as a local project to re-train displaced loggers and mill workers in Trinity County, CA is now a vibrant nonprofit organization working locally, statewide and nationally on a host of landscape conservation and community development issues. In addition to putting dozens of our community members back to work in the woods each year, we lead several forest and watershed conservation programs, coordinate state biomass and fire management partnerships, and have played an influential role in state and federal policy-making and program direction. Job SummaryForestry crew leads will be responsible for helping to facilitate crew member growth, manage conflict on their crew, and support the crew in completing quality project work in the field. The lead is also responsible for tracking data and completed tasks, making decisions in the field, and the overall safety of the crew. Field work includes: data collection and data management, stocking surveys and stand assessments, timber cruising and marking, unit layout (GPS, flagging, painting), and assisting in additional forestry applications as needed. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to hike and navigate difficult terrain in inclement, hot, or smoky weather; use electronic devices such as computers, tablets, phones, GPS, or data collectors; and will occasionally need to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Job Duties and Core ResponsibilitiesExcellent communication, organizational, and leadership skillsCommunicate regularly and effectively with Program ManagerInteract positively and professionally with landowners, locals, and agency employeesEnsuring crew provides quality work; Lead works directly with crewAbility to make decisions and promote a safe and efficient work environmentUse of handheld GPS devices/programs (e.g. Trimbles, Garmins, Allegros, Two Trails, Field Maps, Avenza)Use of forestry tools (e.g. Spiegel relaskop, Laser rangefinder, compass, logger’s tape, clinometer)Collecting accurate and thorough data for timber sales and silviculture projectsAssisting in implementing layout for timber sales and silviculture projects Salary: $24-$25 per hour dependent on experience/education Application Deadline: Open until positions are filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Locations: Hayfork, CA Additional Information:This is a seasonal position for the 2025 field season. However, this position may last longer as additional work opportunities arise. Weekly schedule is four 10-hour days (Mon-Thurs). Housing may be provided in some situations, willingness to camp is required. Will assist in accommodations for the field season. Per diem is available when camping outside of Hayfork, CA (home office). Interested parties should send a cover letter, resumé, and list of references to Heather Murphy:NatRes@thewatershedcenter.com *Please format your resume and cover letter in PDF form and rename the file with your name included*** Please include job title in email subject line** Qualifications, Skills and Competencies: Forestry experience and/or education preferredExperience in a leadership positionValid driver’s license and ability to drive 4WD vehiclesMust be able to navigate steep, rugged terrain Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location Detail: Hayfork, CA Salary: $24-25 Job Benefits: Health InsuranceField Crew EmployeesThe organization offers medical, dental and vision insurance benefits to eligible field crew employees. Coverage for newly hired field crew employees will become effective first of the month following 60 days from date of hire. The organization will pay $100 towards a medical plan. If elected, the remaining premium will be deducted from the employee’s paycheck on a pre-tax basis. Dental and vision coverage are offered at no cost to WRTC employees. Any dependent coverage elected is at the expense of the employee and, if elected, will also be deducted from the employee’s paycheck on a pre-tax basis.Retirement PlanThe Watershed Center 403(b) Retirement Plan (“Plan”) is available to all WRTC employees.Elective Deferrals• Employees will be eligible to participate in the plan for purposes of making elective deferrals as of date of hire.• Employees can opt to contribute any desired amount each pay period, up to the maximum contribution limit set by the IRS each year.Employer Contributions• Employees will be eligible to receive employer contributions after completing four (4) months of service.• WRTC will contribute an amount equal to 4% of the employee’s salary into the Plan. Application Deadline: Sat, 06/07/2025 - 12:00pm
