Natural Resource Coordinator

Responsibilities

Natural Resource Management

• Implement natural resource projects identified in property management plans, including soliciting bids and overseeing contractors in the field.
• Collaborate with co-workers on working lands management Conduct plant and animal surveys, biological monitoring and assessment.
• Assist with permit compliance and draft monitoring reports to satisfy regulatory permits.
• Develop and implement integrated pest management of invasive species including the use of herbicides and maintain herbicide regulations.

Habitat Restoration and Management

• Coordinate and execute habitat management and restoration projects to support endangered species recovery and wetlands.
• Collaborate with staff and advisers to develop and implement grant-funded habitat restoration projects.
• Facilitate access for scientific research on Land Trust properties.
• Review and update Fire Plans and collaborate with CALFire on fuel reduction projects on Land Trust properties.

Stewardship Support

• Collect property data using GPS and create and update maps in ArcGIS.
• Assist with maintaining Annual Management Plans for Land Trust properties.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair facilities and infrastructure (roads, gates, fences, buildings, culverts, etc.) and equipment, such as land trust vehicles.
• Provide information to and receive direction from the Director of Land Stewardship on how best to prioritize projects and activities, cost, and effort.
• Other duties as assigned.