GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Glenn County RCD’s Fuels Reduction & Fire Prevention Program Coordinator reports to the
Executive Officer and is responsible for ultimately assisting in the RCD’s business consistent with the
strategic plan, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures of the RCD. The position requires an
ability to work cooperatively and responsibly as part of a team as well as independently to complete
duties. This position must have the ability to work flexibly within a set of wide-ranging and often
changeable tasks.
The Fuels Reduction & Fire Prevention Program Coordinator will be someone experienced in working
on a variety of projects at once, including special projects. This position will have an emphasis working
on agriculture, natural resource, and forestry based planning and implementation projects, will offer
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technical services, and help drive on-the-ground programs of the RCD to achieve success. Experience
in wildfire resilience is a must.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent education and experience in relevant field, such as agriculture,
natural resources, forestry or similar substantive discipline.
• Familiarity of proper ways to reduce the threat of wildfires in communities and around
structures.
• Familiarity and knowledge of California, in particular Glenn County, preferred.
• Strong project management skills, including ability to work with frequent interruptions and
manage multiple priorities at once.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking and adaptability skills.
• Organized and detailed oriented.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Ability to present to multiple groups and schedule presentations / activities accordingly.
• Ability to compose and produce, using keyboarding skills, written materials and reports.
• Knowledge and experience, including a high degree of comfort, working with computers.
• Ability to keyboard to produce emails and use current Microsoft Office programs, such as Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.
• Knowledge and experience using standard office equipment, including copier, phone system,
and special equipment as needed.
• Ability to interpret and follow rules and regulations.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work with moderate interruptions.
• Ability to frequently remain in a stationary position; operate a computer / keyboard and other
office equipment potentially for up to a full day at multiple days in a row; visual capacity to
review and edit documents; converse by telephone and in person. Frequent bending, lifting and
grasping. Ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Ability to work on rugged or uneven terrain in all weather
conditions.
• Must possess a valid California driver’s license and have current proof of insurance in California
at the minimum coverage limits required under state law.
• Ability to safely and competently operate motor vehicles and haul trailers in remote and rugged
terrain. Motor vehicles may include a range of sizes, from passenger cars, to vans, trucks, SUV,
all terrain vehicle (ATV) or other commercial grade vehicle. Ability to haul an enclosed trailer
that may be loaded with equipment, operate a Side-by-Side / all terrain vehicle (ATV) and
operate other specialized equipment as needed.
DUTIES:
1. Collaborate with partners and stakeholders to plan and implement priority forest health, fuel
reduction, and post-fire recovery projects such as strategic fuel breaks, pile burning, forest
stand improvement, invasive species removal and management, reforestation, and habitat
restoration.
Tasks may include:
• Coordinate the development of project designs and logistics for project implementation.
• Coordinate with project partners and consultants to ensure appropriate environmental
documentation and permits is secured.
• Engage with landowners on current and future project, including project development
and execution of Landowner Agreements.
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• Conduct or oversee in-the-field monitoring activities, including photo, biological, and
archaeological monitoring.
• Manage contracts with funders, consultants and subcontractors.
• Provide oversight of implementation activities, including consultants and/or contractor
management and coordination, permit compliance and monitoring.
• Assist with management of budgets, invoicing and reporting.
• Manage communications between project partners and stakeholders.
2. Read, interpret and continue assisting with implementation of the Glenn County Community
Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP).
3. Assist with grant / agreement proposal development, preparation, budgets, potentially project /
program implementation, and reporting.
4. Assist with the RCD’s outreach and educational activities, including special events (workshops,
etc.) to promote programs.
5. Assist with and participate at monthly Board meetings and Committee meetings as needed,
including preparing agenda packets and complying with all Brown Act rules, confidentiality
requirements, and regulations.
6. Ensure that statutes and government rules and regulations pertaining to or affecting RCD
operations are followed.
7. Represent the RCD, its partners, and funders in a positive, professional, and proactive manner.
8. Other duties as assigned by the Executive Officer.
WAGE: Approx. range between $30.00 per hour and $37.00 per hour depending on qualifications and
experience or as grant agreement funding allows.
BENEFITS: According to established policy.
LOCATION: USDA Service Center/Glenn County RCD, 132 North Enright Avenue, Suite C in Willows,
California 95988. Some telework may be allowed.
APPLICATION PROCESS / INSTRUCTIONS: Send 1) a cover letter*, 2) a resume and 3) a list of at
least three work references to the following mailing address or Executive Officer’s email found at
www.glenncountyrcd.org. *Please include the desired number of hours worked per week within your
cover letter.
If applying through social media platforms be sure to attach ALL 1-3 items to your complete application.
***Applicants that do not submit ALL 1-3 items will not qualify nor advance to the next step in the
process of filling the position. In fact, RCD reserves the right to not respond or review the application.***
Glenn County Resource Conservation District
Attn: Kandi Manhart, Executive Officer
132 North Enright Avenue, Suite C
Willows, CA 95988
EMAIL: [email protected]
DEADLINE: This position is open until filled. However, this screening deadline is:
APPLICATIONS DUE By Noon, October 16, 2023.