Forestry Field Laborer

POSITION TITLE: FIELD WORKER; FORESTRY

DEPARTMENT: LAND MANAGEMENT SERVICES

OBJECTIVE: Perform field labor work such as forest inventory, vegetation mapping, hazard fuel reduction and other Forestry Program projects.

QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to pass a name-based background check.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE –

Required:

High School Diploma or equivalent. Must be at least 18 years of age. Preferred: : Similar work experience including familiarity with running a chain saw and experience with using GPS.

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KILLS & ABILITIES – Field work will require physical abilities to: operate a chainsaw safely as well as other equipment and provide limited maintenance; withstand harsh environmental conditions, travel by small aircraft, helicopter, ATV’s, and boats; work extended periods in field locations both in summer and winter; walk at least six miles per day in rugged terrain; lift and carry up to 50 pounds, sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, stretch, and reach;

visual and audio abilities.

TECHNICAL PROFICINENCY – Basic computer knowledge including Microsoft 365 applications, Word, Outlook, Teams, Internet.

OTHER REQUIRMENTS Valid Alaska driver’s license and a clean driving record. Familiarity with Bristol Bay area, people, and cultures. Familiarity with restricted property sites.

JOB RESULTS:

Achieves Program functions by

• Following instructions of Field Supervisor regarding: project requirements, schedule, work practices and details.
• Completing a safety training provided by BBNA staff.
• Paying attention to and avoiding work hazards, wearing and maintaining safety equipment including chaps, hardhat, eye/ear protection and gloves. (chaps, hardhat, eye/ear protection provided for project).
• Reporting all injuries immediately to Field Supervisor.
• Traveling by foot, ATV or truck (transportation provided) to selected areas of field work.
• Providing updates to Field Supervisor on a daily basis during project.
• Cutting, trimming, and hauling wood and brush. Cutting useable wood into manageable pieces, hauling and stacking at safe locations.
• Removing limbs, slash, debris and brush cut by saw crew to trucks or flatbeds, deliver to landfill burn box.

Keep Management Informed by

• Provide written or verbal reports as required during day to day operations.

Meet requirements for travel in and out of region by

• Scheduling well planned trips if necessary to provide services, participate in training and workshops.

Monitors and improves program and service quality by

• Give feedback to direct supervisor, as needed, to improve the program and services.

Protect program integrity and client privacy by

• Agreeing to BBNA’s policy on confidentiality, keeping confidential information gained through employment secure, during and after this employment.

Contributes to overall team effort by

• Welcoming new and different work requirements; exploring new opportunities to add value to the organization; helping other accomplish related job results as and where needed.

REPORTS TO
: SUPERVISOR; FORESTRY FIELD

DUTY STATION
: DILLINGHAM

WAGE
: $25.79/hr

GRADE RANGE: 9 STEP L

EMPLOYMENT TYPE
: TEMPORARY

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT