Timber/Fuels Natural Resource Technician

Do you have an interest in a holistic approach to natural resource management? If so, join an interdisciplinary team to aid in monitoring and managing forested lands throughout Sublette County, WY!

The Sublette County Conservation District (SCCD) aims to promote and maintain healthy rangelands, clean water and air and maintain premier wildlife and habitat. The SCCD Natural Resource Technician will work closely with local, state, federal agencies, and private landowners to promote forest health through forest management, restoration, and landscape level-based projects.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Follows the plans and directives of SCCD to protect water quality, soils, livestock, wildlife, and range.
• Work with landowners and land managers to manage forested lands by:
  o Prepping projects for implementation
  o Planning and designing projects.
  o Project layout
  o Quantifying product within a project area.
• Work in the field in all types of weather and terrain.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Working towards a forest management degree or other natural resource related degree path.
• Wildland Firefighter Type 2 certification or the ability to obtain the certification at the arduous level.
• Knowledge and experience with terrestrial and aquatic community interaction, including an understanding of multiple-use and its influence on watershed health and function.
• Knowledge of plant ID in forested ecosystems.
• Knowledge of ArcGIS or similar programs.
• Excellent written and verbal skills. Ability to work independently and with self-initiative, while having a keen sense of when to ask questions and seek input.
• Computer, software, and technological knowledge and skills expected of natural resource professionals.
• Enthusiastic about promoting sustainable natural resource management and being a part of a dynamic team of conservation-minded individuals.

Seasonal position up to 11 weeks. May through August
Salary Range: $20.00 per hour.
Benefit package includes: Paid Holidays
REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS STARTS January 22, 2024.
For more information contact Michael Henn at 307-367-2364

Learn about the Sublette County Conservation District at www.sublettecd.com 
Learn about the area at www.pinedaleonline.com