What are the responsibilities and job description for the Land Stewardship Technician position at The Westervelt Company?
Land Stewardship Technician
Westervelt Ecological Services creates mitigation and conservation banks and provides environmental mitigation and habitat planning services to landowners, businesses, government agencies, and land trusts. Our established industry leaders excel in the field of wetland and endangered species mitigation services, to create a nationwide habitat mitigation company.
We are looking for an experienced Land Stewardship Technician to join our team in our Sacramento office. The Land Management Department is responsible for maintaining 14,000 acres of natural landscapes consisting of vernal pool grasslands, managed marshes, floodplain restoration and riparian restoration projects of which Westervelt Ecological Services owns.
The Land Stewardship Technician position is responsible for conducing land and habitat management activities. The Land Steward Technician will be responsible for maintaining WES' habitat preserves and appurtenances within the Western Region.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
-Conduct land stewardship and site maintenance activities including weed control and vegetation management, tree maintenance, fence and gate repair, water and irrigation management, and coordination with lessees and neighbors.
-Operate, maintain, transport, and repair equipment, such as UTV's, tractors, trailers, mowers, chainsaws, string trimmers, etc. that may be used during the course of maintenance activities.
-Facilitate site access with outside parties including lessees, easement holders and utilities.
-Provide support to facilitate habitat restoration implementation.
-Coordinate with outside contractors performing land stewardship activities.
-Operate and maintain large scale farm irrigation equipment, including plumbing repair and electric motor and pump maintenance.
-Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Required
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience with a clear indication of increasing responsibility in work history, previous experience in ranching, farming or related land management field
- California driver's license with a clean driving record
- Ability to interact with employees and contractors on a professional level
- Ability to work independently in the field setting, often in a remote location
Preferred Experience:
- Mechanical aptitude to maintain/operate land management equipment (all-terrain vehicle, chain saw, backhoe, tractor, mower, pumps, etc.)
- Experience with basic metal fabrication and welding
- Class A Driver's Licenses
The base salary range for this position is $68900 - $103400. Actual base salary is based on the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation
Salary : $68,900 - $103,400
