Landscape Associate

Landscape Associate

All applications should be emailed to sbfiresafecouncil@gmail.com. Applications submitted through LinkedIn/really will NOT be reviewed.

Overview: The Santa Barbara County Fire Safe Council (SBCFSC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to unify public and private organizations in Santa Barbara County to educate, motivate, and coordinate to minimize negative impacts associated with future wildfires. Members of the Board include current and past firefighting professionals, representatives of local government, and citizen representatives from various local communities. The Board holds monthly meetings with the goal to provide relevant information to local citizens and offer a platform for community members to become active participants in the solutions to the challenges fire poses to our wildland urban areas.

The SBCFSC is funded through donations and grants, using these funds to increase wildfire preparedness through education, planning, and mitigation projects. Recent projects have included the Gaviota Coast Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP), Firewise USA® program coordination, Community Chipping, educational videos, and Wildfire Preparedness Expositions. Current staff include an Executive Director, Community Project Manager, Chipping & Grazing Project Manager, a Firewise Associate, and an Administrative Assistant/Communication Coordinator.

Position Overview: The SBCFSC seeks a Full-time (40 hours per week) Landscape Associate to support the Chipping and Grazing Project Manager by assisting in completion of the project deliverables, coordinating and overseeing subcontractors, gathering data, and performing field work.

Chipping Program field work including but not limited to:

• Staging signage/banners in participating communities
• Meeting with vendors to stage roll off dumpsters
• Mapping piles to be chipped in participating communities
• Meeting with contractors onsite to provide instruction for project implementation including but not limited to overseeing crews while working and providing boots on the ground instruction
• Meeting with community members and engaging in education about the work being performed and our program offerings (while in the field)
• Identify hazardous trees/areas of concern for emergency vehicle ingress/egress,provide instruction and oversight for crews performing tag and trim work
• Available for early morning/ occasional weekend work in preparation for crew arrival

Chipping Program clerical work:

• Document and provide data to Project Manager including but not limited to:
• Number of homes participating in Chipping program
• Location and unit of measurement (i.e. miles/number of hazard trees trimmed) where tag and trim work is performed
• Tons of chipped material broadcast onsite (if applicable)
• Number of tag and trim vs chipping days per participating community

Herbivory Program field work including but not limited to:

• Staging signage and banners at treatment areas
• Walk grazing paddocks to map treatment areas
• Regularly visit project sites and obtain before and after photos of treatment areas

Herbivory Program clerical work:

• Provide Project Manager with field data i.e. treatment photos,acres completed,paddock maps
• Provide shapefiles of treated areas

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a positive and respectful attitude
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to communicate factors influencing wildland fire behavior and how vegetation treatments impact fire behavior
• Working knowledge of chainsaws and chippers
• Fluent in both English and Spanish is desired but not required

Qualifications:

• Current driver license with functioning vehicle – selected candidate will be required to drive their own vehicle; fuel stipend will be provided for project related activities

Location: The project location is southern Santa Barbara County, California. The selected candidate will need to be within reasonable commuting distance to the project area.

Application Deadline: Applications will be continuously reviewed until a suitable candidate is identified. But for full consideration please apply by February 11.

Terms of Employment: Full-time hourly position.

Salary and Benefits: Salary range is $25-$35/hour dependent on experience. The employee will be eligible to participate in a company sponsored matching retirement plan.

Applications: Applicants are invited to send a resume and two references. All correspondence should be emailed and addressed to the Santa Barbara County Fire Safe Council. Please include your name and “Landscape Associate” in the subject line.

The Santa Barbara Fire Safe Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, or other status are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Santa Barbara, CA 93110

Salary : $25 - $35