Redwoods Rising Field Operations Technician II

I. BASIC PURPOSE or FUNCTION OF THE POSITION

A Save the Redwoods League employee based in Humboldt County, the Redwoods Rising Field Operations Technician II will support planning and implementation of road decommissioning and watershed restoration activities for the Redwoods Rising partnership. The Field Operations Technician II will oversee contractors performing restoration activities by interpreting plans and specifications, inspecting materials and workmanship, and ensuring adherence to safety guidelines. The Field Operations Technician II will work closely with the Field Operations Supervisor, Field Operations Manager and a team of 4-5 technicians, as well as in close coordination with National Park Service, California Department of Parks and Recreation, and Save the Redwoods League staff members.

This is a full-time, grant funded position, with funding secured for a 2-year term (with possibility of extension). The work will be seasonally variable and will be roughly split between office and field time. Field work will require hiking over rough terrain and driving off-road vehicles. Project sites are distributed throughout Redwood National and State Parks.

• Project Scoping, Design and Planning
  • Development of agreements to perform work
  • Review and interpret construction documents, specifications, photographs, foundational documents, and other existing documentation
  • Development of cost estimates, statements of work and/or scopes of services, and other documents required for the procurement of design decommissioning, restoration and construction contracts
• Project Management
  • Oversee and coordinate the execution of road decommissioning, road improvement, and watershed restoration projects
  • Respond to concerns voiced by project stakeholders, resolve complex problems and conflicts to meet project goals, coordinate and implement needed solutions and modifications
  • Monitor project schedules, inspect and document completed work, and perform project closeout activities
  • Facilitate meetings, monitor project progress, and address unforeseen conditions
  • Monitor project sites for safety
• Technical Oversight and Expertise
  • Ensure contracted watershed restoration work achieves restoration goals within contractual limitations
  • Apply knowledge of methods of road decommissioning, watershed restoration, geologic stabilization, riparian habitat creation, and habitat restoration
• Communications and Outreach
  • Lead field tours and describe and interpret watershed restoration activities for a broad audience
  • Direct day-to-day activities of up to 5 seasonal watershed apprentices, ensuring field safety and applied learning

• A minimum of 3 years of applied experience designing, planning, inspecting and/or overseeing watershed restoration operations
• A mix of experience with field operations, including managing crews, working with heavy equipment, etc
• Practical knowledge of land-based project implementation with the ability to manage and orchestrate the multifaceted nature of on-the-ground watershed restoration operations
• Knowledge of workplace safety (OSHA), federal and state labor laws, and regulatory compliance
• Demonstrated communication skills to support project planning, reporting, and collaborative partnership engagement
• Demonstrated cultural competency and ability to communicate and interact effectively with people across cultures, ethnic groups, and identities; verbal and written fluency in a language other than English is desirable
• A strong commitment to the League’s cultural attributes – empowering, accountable, continuously improving, supportive and inclusive
• Attention to detail and multi-tasking in a dynamic, high-paced office/field work environment
• Strong computer skills are required: emphasis will be in the use of Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, SharePoint and Teams, as well as Google Suite and database software
• Flexibility to work variable hours depending on project needs

• None, but direct day-to-day activities of up to 5 seasonal watershed apprentices, ensuring field safety and applied learning

• Frequent travel,…