Job Type: Full-time, on-site
Location: Ashland, Oregon
Salary: $70,000-$90,000/year
Overview:
Lomakatsi Restoration Project, a non-profit forest and watershed restoration organization based in Ashland, Oregon, seeks a full-time Ecological Forestry professional with experience in project and program management to join our growing organization and leadership team. This position will have the opportunity to work across the diverse ecosystems of Oregon and northern California, and in partnership with federal, state, and municipal agencies, tribes, and nongovernmental organizations to design and implement landscape-scale stewardship initiatives. It is preferred that applicants have a MS degree in Forestry, Forest Ecology, or Natural Resources with job history as a practitioner in the fields of restoration forestry and ecosystem management.
Individuals are strongly encouraged to apply if they have documented experience in: technical writing and proposal writing; developing and managing implementation of restoration-based silvicultural prescriptions; supervising program staff; overseeing forest/fire monitoring and analyzation; ArcGIS mapping and database management; restoration program planning; and supporting collaborative Stewardship projects. The successful candidate will further develop and implement Lomakatsi’s Ecological Monitoring and Restoration Forestry programs and serve in a leadership and program management role within the organization.
The Lead Ecological Forester (LEF) will develop, engage and work with partners to help lead restoration forestry stewardship initiatives and manage collaborative agreements and contracts with federal and state agencies, Native American Tribes, nongovernment organizations and industry partners. The LEF will also work with interdisciplinary collaborative teams to co-manage ecological monitoring, restoration planning, database management and reporting.
As a key member of Lomakatsi’s technical team, the LEF will report to the Program Director and work with the Restoration Operations Director and Implementation Specialist to manage the Ecological Monitoring and Restoration Forestry programs. The LEF will directly oversee 2-4 Restoration Technicians. This technical team is collectively responsible for planning, designing, implementing, managing and reporting on Lomakatsi’s ecological forestry and restoration projects. Work will be proportioned between the field and office, as needed, on a project-by-project basis. Duties are performed under the prioritization of Lomakatsi’s leadership team.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage and oversee Ecological Monitoring and Restoration Forestry programs staff, including 2-4 Restoration Technicians who will be direct reports to this position
Work with partners to provide technical assistance in project development, planning, management, fine-scale ecological treatment design, monitoring, and implementation for ecosystem restoration projects
Oversee the Ecological Monitoring Program, including managing the collection, processing and analysis of field data—as it pertains to prescription development, databases and reporting—by working with technical field staff in conducting forest inventories
Prepare Forest Stewardship and Conservation Activity Plans, working with state and federal agencies, private landowners, and community members during restoration project development and planning
Utilize ArcGIS to produce maps for restoration projects and co-manage associated databases
Develop silvicultural and vegetation management prescriptions including mechanical treatment and/or prescribed fire (burn plans) for terrestrial restoration in a variety of plant associations
Work with the leadership team and attend partner meetings to assist in the development of Stewardship and Cooperative Agreements
Assist the Implementation Specialist with design of restoration-focused commercial thinning projects, and interpreting and developing complex ecologically-based silvicultural prescriptions
Prepare status reports and other documents related to restoration projects
Prepare technical documents and assist in proposal writing and funding acquisition for restoration forestry programs
Provide site specific technical assistance, oversight, and consultation to Lomakatsi’s Restoration Technicians, Crew Managers, and subcontractor labor representatives
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills:
Minimum of BS degree in Forestry, Forest Ecology or Natural Resources, with MS degree preferred'
At least 5 years of field work experience in applied forestry, with restoration-based forestry experience preferred
Excellent writing skills and high degree of experience in proposal development
Competent in the use of technical forestry equipment including GPS, ArcGIS, navigation, data gathering/processing, Relaskop, compass, increment borer, densitometer, and clinometer
Project management and personnel supervision experience
Excellent communication skills
Experience with Microsoft Office—including Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint—and work performed in a network environment
Experience with Esri ArcGIS
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Possession of a valid driver’s license
Ability to orient, navigate, and hike in rough terrain using map, compass, and GPS
Ability to identify native trees and shrubs
Flexibility to work variable hours depending on project needs
Detail-oriented, well organized, and able to juggle multiple priorities
Ability to self-direct and take initiative
Leadership skills along with a collaborative and collegial work style
Ability to interact with diverse staff, community members and partners with kindness and integrity—must be culturally agile
Ability to think strategically about planning and management
Spanish literacy a plus
Experience working with Native American Tribes, traditional indigenous leaders, and tribal communities a plus
To Apply:
Please provide:
Cover letter and Resume
3-4 work samples that demonstrate practical experience in ecological forestry, data management and technical writing
Three current professional references
Send to “jobs [at] lomakatsi.org” with subject “Lead Ecological Forester application.” No phone calls please. Due to the high number of applicants, only considered applicants will be contacted for an interview opportunity. Position open until filled, with applications reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply ASAP.
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