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Job Announcement \u2013 Lead Ecological Forester<\/p>\n
Based in Ashland, Oregon, Lomakatsi seeks a full-time Ecological Forestry professional with experience in project and program management to join our leadership team and growing organization. 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 other 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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
The successful candidate will further develop and implement Lomakatsi\u2019s Ecological Monitoring and Restoration Forestry programs and serve in a leadership and program management role within the organization. The Lead Ecological Forester will supervise 2-4 technical staff and will report to the Program Director. Duties are performed under the prioritization of Lomakatsi\u2019s leadership team.<\/p>\n
Job Description Overview <\/strong><\/p>\n The Lead Ecological Forester (LEF) will be part of a Lomakatsi\u2019s leadership team and will develop, engage and work with partners to help lead restoration forestry stewardship initiatives, management of 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.<\/p>\n As a key member of Lomakatsi\u2019s 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\u2019s ecological forestry and restoration projects. Work will be proportioned between the field and office, as needed, on a project-by-project basis. Lomakatsi<\/p>\n Program Areas <\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Ecological Monitoring Program Management<\/p>\n \u2022 Restoration Program Development<\/p>\n \u2022 Collaborative Partnership Engagement<\/p>\n \u2022 Silvicultural Prescriptions<\/p>\n \u2022 Stewardship Initiative and Project Management<\/p>\n \u2022 ArcGIS Mapping and Database Management<\/p>\n \u2022 Funding Acquisition, Technical Proposal Writing<\/p>\n \u2022 Program \/ Project Budget Management Duties and Responsibilities<\/p>\n \u2022 Manage and oversee Ecological Monitoring and Restoration Forestry programs staff, including 2-4 Restoration Technicians who will be direct reports to this position<\/p>\n \u2022 Work with partners to provide technical assistance in project development, planning, management, fine-scale ecological treatment design, monitoring, and implementation for ecosystem restoration projects<\/p>\n \u2022 Oversee Ecological Monitoring Program, including managing the collection, processing and analysis of field data\u2014as it pertains to prescription development, databases and reporting–by working with technical field staff in conducting forest inventories<\/p>\n \u2022 Prepare Forest Stewardship and Conservation Activity Plans by working with state and federal agencies, private landowners and community stakeholders during restoration project development and planning<\/p>\n \u2022 Utilize ArcGIS to produce maps for restoration projects and co-manage associated databases<\/p>\n \u2022 Develop silvicultural and vegetation management prescriptions including mechanical treatment and\/or prescribed fire (burn plans) for terrestrial restoration in a variety of plant associations<\/p>\n \u2022 Work with the leadership team and attend partner meetings to assist in the development of Stewardship and Cooperative Agreements<\/p>\n \u2022 Assist the Implementation Specialist with design of restoration-focused commercial thinning projects, and interpreting and developing complex ecologically-based silvicultural prescriptions<\/p>\n \u2022 Prepare status reports and other documents related to restoration projects<\/p>\n \u2022 Prepare technical documents and assist in proposal writing and funding acquisition for restoration forestry programs<\/p>\n \u2022 Provide site specific technical assistance, oversight, and consultation to Lomakatsi\u2019s Restoration Technicians, Crew Managers and subcontractor labor representatives<\/p>\n Qualifications, Experience and Skills <\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Minimum of BS degree in Forestry, Forest Ecology or Natural Resources, with MS degree preferred<\/p>\n \u2022 At least 5 years of field work experience in applied forestry, with restoration-based forestry experience preferred<\/p>\n \u2022 Excellent writing skills and high degree of experience in proposal development<\/p>\n \u2022 Competent in the use of technical forestry equipment including GPS, ArcGIS, navigation, data gathering\/processing, Relaskop, compass, increment borer, densitometer, and clinometer<\/p>\n \u2022 Project management and personnel supervision experience<\/p>\n \u2022 Excellent communication skills<\/p>\n \u2022 Experience with Microsoft Office\u2014including Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint\u2014and work performed in a network environment<\/p>\n \u2022 Experience with Esri ArcGIS<\/p>\n \u2022 Ability to work independently and as a member of a team<\/p>\n \u2022 Possession of a valid driver\u2019s license<\/p>\n \u2022 Ability to orient, navigate and hike in rough terrain using map, compass and GPS<\/p>\n \u2022 Ability to identify native trees and shrubs<\/p>\n \u2022 Flexibility to work variable hours depending on project needs<\/p>\n \u2022 Detail-oriented, well organized, and able to juggle multiple priorities<\/p>\n \u2022 Ability to self-direct and take initiative<\/p>\n \u2022 Leadership skills along with a collaborative and collegial work style<\/p>\n \u2022 Ability to interact with diverse staff, community members and partners with kindness and integrity \u2013 must be culturally agile<\/p>\n \u2022 Ability to think strategically about planning and management<\/p>\n \u2022 Spanish literacy a plus<\/p>\n \u2022 Experience working with Native American Tribes, traditional indigenous leaders and tribal communities a plus<\/p>\n Benefits Package <\/strong><\/p>\n Lomakatsi strives to provide competitive salaries and benefits within the nonprofit community.<\/p>\n \u2022 Salary starting at $65,000 with potential to reach $75,000 per year within three years.<\/p>\n \u2022 Paid medical, and dental plan<\/p>\n \u2022 Paid vacation<\/p>\n \u2022 401K retirement plan<\/p>\n