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Walker Basin Conservancy
Stewardship Technician
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What they do
A Farm, Nursery, or Greenhouse Worker propagates, cultivates and harvests plants, primarily flowers, trees, shrubs and sod, and other crops such as mushrooms that are grown in greenhouses, or grows and harvests farm crops such as grain, fruit or vegetables. Operates and maintains equipment used to grow and harvest plants and crops. Cares for animals including dairy cows or chickens, pigs or other animals raised for meat.
$34,438 / year median in Nevada
+14% projected growth
Job Description
POSITION TITLE
Stewardship Technician STATUS:
Seasonal (September- December) full-time, hourly non-exempt
REPORTS TO
Stewardship SpecialistPOSITIONS REPORTING TO THIS POSITION
NoneLOCATION
Smith Valley, NVEXPECTED PAY RANGE
from $20-23/hrDOE Description:
The Stewardship Technician is responsible for implementing stewardship projects in the Walker Basin and beyond. Stewardship activities include fuels management and conifer removal, mechanical and chemical weed control, wildlife friendly fence construction, irrigation installation and operation, native plant revegetation, trail building and recreation enhancement, process-based stream restoration, and other stream and wetland improvements. Stewardship Technicians work on small teams with other Technicians and at the direction of a Stewardship Specialist, often in remote locations requiring camping for four to eight days at a time. The ideal candidate will- Enjoy working outside, often on four-day overnight hitches, in challenging conditions.
- Be organized and efficient in the field and work well in a team.
- Have experience in native plant revegetation or chainsaw use (certification preferred).
- Have a desire to develop skills and qualifications across a range of restoration techniques. Expectations and Core Accountabilities
- Delivers high-quality results that meet project timelines and deliverables.
- Contributes to the success of a variety of conservation projects with a primary focus of forestry/fuels, invasive plant management, or native plant revegetation.
- Follows safety protocols and adheres to ethical standards.
- Communicates effectively with other team members, leadership, and project partners.
Demonstrate WBC Core Values:
Make a Difference, Ensure Excellence, and Own It. Requirements- Experience with native planting project and/or fuels management, with interest or experience in other areas such as invasive management, fence building, trail building, or stream restoration. Sawyer certification a plus.
- Commitment to meeting objectives of diverse projects. Ability to solve problems in the field and pivot based on shifting priorities.
- Ability/desire to work long hours in the field, often on 4-8 day hitches in remote settings.
- Actively contribute to an inclusive, collaborative environment Benefits
- Employer paid health, dental, and vision plans.
- Employer paid Employee Assistance Program for mental health and personal counseling.
- Generous vacation and sick leave.
- Pro-deals for outdoor industry.
- Employer paid professional development.
Pay:
$20.00- $23.