Job Type: Full-time, on-site
Location: Eureka or McKinleyville, CA
Salary: $28.00-$34.03/hour to start ($58,240 - $70,791 annually).
Application Due Date: 6/27/25
Overview:
The Humboldt County Resource Conservation District (HCRCD) is a Special District established by popular vote in 1987. HCRCD works to implement a range of resource enhancement and habitat restoration projects to improve and protect natural resources and wildlife habitat on private and public lands. HCRCD has a close working relationship with agency, tribal, and nonprofit partners and public and private forest landowners to implement forest health and wildfire prevention projects and programs. HCRCD currently holds multiple grant agreements to plan for and implement landscape‐ scale projects as part of the HCRCD’s Forest Health & Wildfire Resilience program. More information on HCRCD and the Forest Health & Wildfire Resilience program can be found at http://humboldtrcd.org/.
The Project Coordinator will support the Forest Health and Wildfire Resilience Program. The Project Coordinator will be required to work collaboratively with HCRCD staff, partner organizations, agency staff, consultants, and landowners. Specific position activities will vary depending on the funding source and contract requirements, but essential duties include a combination of project management and coordination, technical document development, fieldwork, technical assistance to Natural Resource Conservation Services (NRCS) Eureka Field Office, and partner coordination. Applicants who meet the Desired Qualifications, below, are highly encouraged to apply. This position is a full-time, hourly position working under the supervision of the Forest Health and Wildfire Resilience Program Manager.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs day‐to‐day project management of projects, including partner and landowner coordination activities, subcontractor oversight, contract / grant agreement management (deliverable tracking, progress reporting, invoicing and budget monitoring), and other activities as needed.
Provides technical assistance (TA) to forestland landowners or managers and develops conservation or other management plans. Conducts natural resource assessments and inventories.
Work with the NRCS conservation and planning staff as needed for project planning, field assessments and inventory, and project development and implementation.
Assists in developing landscape‐scale and collaborative natural resource conservation planning projects. Builds partnerships, identifies treatment prescriptions, develops environmental compliance documents, and writes grants applications.
Prepares technical reports, plans, and environmental compliance documents.
Organizes and facilitates meetings outreach workshops, and/or provides presentations with/for partner organizations, community groups, or other organizations.
Represents the HCRCD in a variety of settings and meetings to build partnerships and to support the mission and programs of the agency.
Maintains regular communication with the Program Manager and other staff regarding status of programs and projects. Works proactively resolve issues that may arise related to HCRCD programs, projects, or consultants.
Facilitates cross‐program learning and collaboration among HCRCD staff, including attending staff meetings and other periodic cross‐program learning and team building opportunities.
Generates content for social media sites or newsletters, updates the website and Contractor list, and generally support other outreach or administrative tasks for the organization.
Understands, interprets, applies and explains technical guidance documents, rules, regulations, policies and procedures, as needed.
Establish and maintain complete project files including correspondence, reports, data, etc. to comply with HCRCD systems and program audit requirements.
Exercises good judgment and maintain confidentiality in all communications.
Attends trainings or other meetings as required or directed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications
Possess a Bachelor’s degree in forestry, ecology, fire sciences, or related field.
Three or more years professional experience; advanced education beyond a Bachelor’s degree may be considered as additional work experience.
Knowledge of and technical expertise in:
principles and methods of forest ecology or management with additional knowledge of soils, geology and hydrology, wildlife and fisheries, and other natural resources
techniques and equipment to conduct resource inventories;
local working landscapes and associated natural resources (e.g. soils, plants, carbon, air, water, fish, forestry, wildlife); and
Demonstrated proficiency with ArcGIS; GPS systems; Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and familiarity and experience with a variety of office machines and equipment including computer and printer, calculator, fax, copier and other equipment as assigned.
Experience and familiarity with field monitoring protocols.
Excellent communication skills including speaking, listening, and writing. Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain cooperative, respectful, and effective working relationships with a variety of people with diverse interests and temperaments.
Highly organized and motivated self-starter with the ability to prioritize and work independently as well as part of a team.
Physically able to work in the field (hiking across forest lands, lifting, carrying supplies and equipment, planting, etcetera) during all seasons.
Ability to exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality in all communications.
Ability to drive off‐road vehicles.
Ability to pass a federal background check.
Valid California driver’s license, clean driving record, and current auto insurance.
Desired qualifications
Demonstrated experience coordinating and managing forestry, prescribed fire, fire prevention and mitigation, or restoration projects, including assisting or leading grant management and overseeing subcontractors.
Exposure to or experience with working on large-scale planning and stakeholder engagement projects.
Certified firefighter qualifications.
Familiarity with CEQA; California Forest Practice Rules; and local, state, and federal permits required for forestry, prescribed fire, and restoration projects.
Familiarity with Northern California, including natural and human geography and challenges facing the region.
To Apply:
To apply, email a cover letter, resume, three or more references, and a completed HCRCD Job Application Form to Katrina Henderson, Program Manager: katrina@hcrcd.org . Please title email: “Project Coordinator Job Application”. Application materials may also be hand-delivered or mailed to Humboldt County Resource Conservation District, 5630 South Broadway, Eureka CA, 95503. Application review will begin immediately with the first round of interviews anticipated to start June 16, 2025. The ideal start date will be no later than the week of July 21, 2025. Application period closes June 27, 2025.
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