Forestry / Natural Resources Technician

~ The Student Conservation Association (SCA), America's #1 conservation service organization, seeks qualified applicants to lead, educate, and inspire youth members for the Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps. ~

The corps works with Pennsylvania's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to conduct land and resource management activities in the State Park and Forest system.

Position Overview

The Student Conservation Association is seeking a Forestry / Natural Resources Technician for the Naval Facilities Engineering Command Northwest.

• Expected Dates: June 1, 2020 to May 30, 2021
• Site: NAVFAC Northwest
• Position ID: PO-00730413
• Main Area of Focus: Natural Resources Mgmt
• Location Description: Naval Facilities Engineering Command Northwest in Silverdale, WA
• Training Provided: Project specific training (potential examples include contract administration, wetland delineation, and GIS/GPS, Technical writing)

Responsibilities

• This position will serve as a natural resource generalist with regards to forest management and natural resource projects.
• Personnel will be required to work in the field on a variety of tasks, such as timber sale preparation, silviculture, wetland delineation, vegetation and wildlife surveys.
• The incumbent will be required to work as a member of a team and, occasionally, be required to lead a team in tasks.
• Some familiarity with natural resources, GIS and forest management is needed.
• Other multi-functional work may be performed, as assigned.
• The incumbent must be willing to use personal protective equipment and be willing to drive own vehicle with mileage reimbursement.
• Security and safety compliance will be required.
• Incumbent may be required to attend training.

Qualifications

Educational/Recreational Opportunities:

• On the job training; off-site training; local hiking, boating, and other outdoor recreational opportunities

Education, Training & Skills Expected:

• Biology: some coursework or experience
• Communications: some coursework or experience
• Forestry: some coursework or experience
• Resource Management: some coursework or experience
• GIS: some experience
• GPS: some experience
• Plant Identification: some experience
• Orienteering compass skills: some experience

Compensation 

• $1,100- one time RT travel allowance
• $275 - weekly living allowance
• $1,100- monthly housing allowance
• $1,500 Reimbursable Duty Travel allowance
• $500 Reimbursable PPE/ Additional Clothing budget
• All allowances subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes

To Apply

• Please click "Apply on Company Website" below.

Note: the advertised start date of June 1st is contingent upon the NAVFAC office resuming normal (open) operations after current work-at-home orders are lifted and the Task Order to be awarded. Interview & Selection will take place in May. Consequently, the start date may be delayed.