Land Stewardship Technician

We are looking for an experienced Land Stewardship Technician – California to join our team in our Sacramento office. The Land Management Department is responsible for maintaining 14,000 acres of natural landscapes consisting of vernal pool grasslands, managed marshes, floodplain restoration and riparian restoration projects of which Westervelt Ecological Services owns.

The Land Stewardship Technician position is responsible for conducing land and habitat management activities. The Land Steward Technician will be responsible for maintaining WES’ habitat preserves and appurtenances within the Western Region. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Conduct land stewardship and site maintenance activities including weed control and vegetation management, tree maintenance, fence and gate repair, water and irrigation management, and coordination with lessees and neighbors.
• Operate, maintain, transport, and repair equipment, such as UTV’s, tractors, trailers, mowers, chainsaws, string trimmers, etc. that may be used during the course of maintenance activities.
• Facilitate site access with outside parties including lessees, easement holders and utilities.
• Provide support to facilitate habitat restoration implementation.
• Coordinate with outside contractors performing land stewardship activities.
• Operate and maintain large scale farm irrigation equipment, including plumbing repair and electric motor and pump maintenance.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience with a clear indication of increasing responsibility in work history, previous experience in ranching, farming or related land management field
• California driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Ability to interact with employees and contractors on a professional level
• Ability to work independently in the field setting, often in a remote location

Preferred Experience:

• Mechanical aptitude to maintain/operate land management equipment (all-terrain vehicle, chain saw, backhoe, tractor, mower, pumps, etc.)
• Experience with basic metal fabrication and welding
• Class A Driver’s Licenses