Job Details

Job Summary

Choleta is seeking a Registered Professional Forester to support development of treatment design(s) for diverse landowners and in identifying appropriate best-practices and mitigation measures to ensure that implementation is in alignment with funder stipulations and CEQA and NEPA regulations for a variety of wildfire mitigation projects

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Job Classification: Permanent; Part Time

Duty Station: Nevada County, California

Travel: up to 25%, contingent on business needs

Compensation:

Chloeta reserves the right to offer any candidate above or below the listed compensation amount based on experience or business needs.

• $40-$45 per hour

• Non- Exempt

Duties/Responsibilities

• Develops treatment designs for hazardous fuels reduction, roadside vegetation abatement, and defensible space activities
• Reviews assigned areas around the County as specified in individual project Scope(s) of Work to determine the appropriate treatment design based on conditions, environmental considerations, funder constraints around treatment type/cost, and landowner preference(s)
• Recommends treatments and treatment priorities via a systematic evaluation
• Deploys GIS tracking, including documentation of location, species, and proximity to infrastructure (residential structures, roads, utility lines etc.); program used shall be compatible with ArcGIS
• Uses GIS mapping to produce visual exhibits identifying hazardous vegetation type and priority
• Assists the County with property owner coordination
• Contacts, procures and documents access to properties
• Assists with determining property owner's decision on treatment design and biomass disposal preference within the constraints of the funding source and the environmental clearance requirements (CEQA/NEPA etc.)
• Coordinates with involved government agencies and funding agencies as requested and needed
• Attends public meetings as necessary
• Provides support material to agencies for community outreach
• Compiles treatment design information to inform the scope of work for implementation of hazardous fuels reduction, roadside vegetation abatement, and defensible space treatments as applicable
• Prepares documentation that will clearly define scope of work for bidding purposes, including tree/vegetation location (GIS coordinates), species, size, proximity to infrastructure of concern and level of effort required for removal
• Prepares project specifications
• Prepares a summary sheet of proposed hazardous vegetation removal by parcel
• Flags sensitive species and areas for avoidance or mitigation measures prior to implementation and monitor to ensure compliance
• Provides reports, specifications, and plans in the required format indicated by the County and applicable regulatory and/or funding entities, including but not limited to geospatial data and written documentation.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Familiarity with wildfire mitigation actions: best-practices, terminology, impact assessment methodology and best-available science as this pertains to activities including hazardous fuels reduction, roadside vegetation abatement, and defensible space; and knowledge of the County of Nevada, its environment, and the relevant concerns of the communities and regulatory agencies (consultants may assist in community presentations)
• Demonstrated expertise in forest and fuels treatment design for wildfire mitigation projects, including hazardous fuels reduction, roadside vegetation management, and defensible space activities
• Experience developing treatment designs for diverse landowners, including public agencies, private landowners, and community organizations
• Strong knowledge of best management practices (BMPs) and mitigation measures to ensure project compliance with funding requirements and regulatory standards
• Working knowledge of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations as they relate to wildfire mitigation and forest management projects
• Experience collaborating with local, state, and federal agencies, contractors, and stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of technical documentation and coordination with project partners

Education and Experience
• Required: Bachelor's degree Forestry, Forest Management, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, or a closely related field
• Required: At least Three (3) years of professional experience in forest management, fuels reduction planning, or wildfire mitigation project design.
• Required: Current Registered Professional Forester (RPF) license in the State of California

Physical Requirements
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, etc.

Pre-employment Requirements

Due to the nature of Chloeta's services, this position is contingent upon completing with a satisfactory outcome some or all of the following pre-employment background screenings: government security clearance, federal and state criminal background checks, drug test (urinalysis), Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review, educational history, employment history, and/or credit check. In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), pre-employment background screenings will require the employee's written authorization and will occur after acceptance of an offer of employment and prior to commencing work. Additionally, employees are required to complete the federal I-9/E-Verify process.

Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy

Employees may be subject to undergoing additional drug screens and/or alcohol testing at any time during the period of employment, including without prior notice.

EEO Statement

Chloeta provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

About Chloeta

Chloeta is a Native American owned enterprise providing a diverse range of engineering, scientific, and technical solutions to support military, energy, homeland security, emergency preparedness, and critical infrastructure requirements.