Natural Resource Coordinator

Organization
Land Trust of Santa Cruz County
Job Description

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.
FT/PT
Full Time
Application Deadline