Job #: 2021-11483
Title: Senior Forest Planner / Fire Ecologist
Link to apply: SWCA - Senior Forest Planner / Fire Ecologist Job Link
Job Description: About the opportunity
SWCA is providing the opportunity to work in one of the most dynamic, diverse and forward-thinking urban environments in California and the West. We are actively seeking to fill a Senior Forest Planner/Fire Ecology position for our growing western region. This position is a career growth opportunity to join SWCA’s expanding fire and forest science practice, with increasing levels of responsibility. The role is a full-time, salaried position. The qualified Senior Forest Planner/Fire Ecologist would support a wide variety of fire science projects in the western US.
SWCA Environmental Consultants is an employee-owned company of environmental professionals who specialize in natural and cultural resource management, environmental planning, and regulatory compliance.
What you will accomplish
Providing technical and business development expertise to better serve SWCA clients and assist in growing our Wildfire and Forestry Services.
Leading forestry planning, forest compliance (NEPA and CEQA) and forest restoration efforts.
Work closely with state and federal agency interdisciplinary teams to compile, synthesize, and develop forest/fire plans and reports.
Working collaboratively with a team to meet the needs of assigned projects.
Conducting background research and data collection.
Conducting site visits, including preparing surveys and site assessments for projects located in the wildland urban interface and forested landscapes.
Preparing technical documents and high-quality deliverables for clients.
Will be responsible for providing excellent organizational, oral, written and analytical skills.
Applicant must be able to work in a team environment, with strong multi- tasking skills and able to work on more than one project at a time, meeting tight deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to perform under pressure with schedule constraints.
Experience and qualifications for success
Bachelor’s degree or higher in environmental science, forestry, fire ecology, or a related field.
Ten (10) plus years of experience with wildfire science, or comparable experience.
CEQA and NEPA permit writing experience.
Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat.
Working knowledge of GIS programs.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience working in forestry, silviculture, forest ecology or fire ecology, with agencies at the local, state or federal levels.
Experience working with and/or interpreting fire behavior modeling tools and forest stand simulations.
Experience developing forest management plans, hazardous fuels projects and prescribed burn plans.
Experience working with communities and agencies developing wildfire mitigation projects.
Experience authoring fire, forestry and fuels related NEPA documents or sections of EA or EIS.
SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms.
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