Job Type: Full-time, on-site
Location: Redlands, CA
Salary: $66,560-$85,280/yr
Application Due Date: 6/20/2025
Position Overview:
The Inland Empire Resource Conservation District (IERCD) is seeking a Forester position to support the goals and deliverables of the Community Conservation Team’s Forest Health and Wildfire Resiliency Programs. This position will use knowledge in forestry and natural resources management to ensure best management practices are applied to projects and provide technical assistance to landowners and land managers. Typical tasks include leading and planning field work, data collection and management, participating in meetings with project partners, outreach to landowners, developing forest management and restoration plans, and contributing to grant reporting and tracking. The Forester will focus approximately 40% of time on office-based work and 60% of time on field-based projects. This position will be based in Redlands, CA but will also support neighboring Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) offices and may require occasional overnight travel. This position reports to and serves under the supervision of the IERCD Conservation Programs Manager within the Community Conservation Department.
Responsibilities:
IERCD Forestry Program Support
Prepare for and provide forestry technical expertise on a range of public and private projects including developing project details and treatment recommendations.
Prepare post-fire restoration plans based on research, project and partner knowledge, site resource needs, and mapping, both alone and in collaboration with IERCD staff.
Support reporting and project tracking for IERCD grant programs.
Stay well-informed of emerging science and forest health trends.
Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor to support program success.
NRCS Program Support
In coordination with RCD and NRCS staff in Region 4, identify priority communities and programs for outreach, delivery of guidance and technical assistance, and support with seeking and securing funding under NRCS programs.
Provide professional technical assistance and guidance to advance NRCS-funded contracts including field surveys and forest inventories; identification of best forestry practices; writing Forest Management Plans; and performing inspections of completed practices.
Track grant deliverables including landowners reached, acres planned, outreach events held, and other information necessary for quarterly reporting.
Attend, participate in, and facilitate meetings in support of program deliverables.
Key Capacities:
Highly motivated, organized, and self-directing with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
Ability to collaborate on the planning and approach to a complex project, then execute tasks independently with minimal direction.
Good listener and clear communicator with ability to maintain positive relationships with supervisors, peers, and partners.
Must maintain a professional approach to project work characterized by flexibility, positivity, and openness to feedback.
Position Requirements:
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively about forestry programs with community members and partners.
Demonstrated knowledge of forestry principles and forest management and ability to provide technical guidance on forest management practices.
Experience completing pre-field planning, fieldwork, and post-field data management as needed for the multiple areas of forest health/fire resilience associated with IERCD grant programs or willingness to rapidly skill-build in this area of work.
Experience contributing to or developing forest management plans, post-fire restoration plans, or overall strong research and writing skills.
Ability to prepare detailed and accurate records, reports, and written correspondence.
Working knowledge of ArcGIS programs or willingness to rapidly skill-build in this area of work.
Ability to walk on rugged terrain and work in inclement weather conditions.
Possession of a valid CA Driver’s License and auto insurance, as well as reliable transportation.
Education/Experience Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in forestry, environmental science, natural resources management, or related field AND >2 years of related job experience in forestry/fire prevention project management OR >5 years of experience in forestry/fire prevention project management
Candidates should demonstrate experience in the field and in data collection, provision of technical assistance, and report development
See the “Apply” or “Learn More” links below for more information.
To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and contact information for two professional references with “Forester” in the subject line to: Valerie Velazquez, Administrative Assistant: vvelazquez@iercd.org Position is open until filled. To be considered in the first round of application screening please submit by June 20 th, 2025
