Overview
Land Stewardship Technician Jobs in California, Missouri, USA at The Westervelt Company
Location: California
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 $65,. 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
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Title: Land Stewardship Technician
Company: The Westervelt Company
Location: California, Missouri, USA
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care (General Labor, Outdoor / Nature, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic)
