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| Position | Conservation Technician- Restoration or Land Management Crew Member |
| Location | South Lake Tahoe, California |
| Salary | $11.28 per hour |
| Duration | From approximately May 5, 2008 (or June 2, 2008) – November 7, 2008.
Start date dependent on crew |
| Primary Duties | This is labor-intensive and physically demanding work. Work as an integral member of a six-person crew on natural resource projects on California Tahoe Conservancy properties. Primary projects and activities will focus on ecological restoration and revegetation, soil erosion control, forest management, and project and warehouse maintenance. Participate in safety talks for specific projects. Climbing/roping of trees may be required, with in-house training to be provided. Drive workers to and from work sites in State vehicles, which in some cases may require a Class B license. Assume responsibility for the care, maintenance, and security of State tools, property and equipment. |
| Required Qualifications | - Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
- Ability to work safely and cooperatively in a group setting under a variety of working conditions.
- Ability to perform manual labor in rough terrain, lift heavy objects, and work for extended periods of time in various weather conditions.
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| Desirable Qualifications | - Upper division students or graduates majoring in natural resource related degree.
- Good public relation skills.
- Good organizational skills.
- Familiarity with operation and maintenance of chainsaws, wood chippers, hand tools, and climbing equipment.
- Ability to interpret assessor parcel maps, identify property boundaries, and use various land survey instruments, i.e., metal detector, compass, transit, level, stadia rod and measuring wheel.
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| How to Apply | Submit a letter explaining your interest in the field of natural resource management and restoration and a current resume to
Dario Gotchet, Urban Land Management Program Assistant.
Prefer submittal via e-mail, or send to:
California Tahoe Conservancy
1061 Third Street
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Attention: Dario Gotchet
This is a contract position through the Tahoe Resource Conservation District (TRCD). A TRCD application is required and can be found at http://www.tahoercd.org. Email submittals accepted. |
Contact Person
Secondary Contact | Dario Gotchet, Urban Land Management Program Assistant (530) 543-6057; FAX (530) 542-5567 dgotchet@tahoe.ca.gov
Jeff Miller, Urban Land Management Program Assistant (530) 543-6051, jmiller@tahoe.ca.gov |
| Please Note | The Conservancy does not provide housing. Employee will be responsible for securing housing in the South Lake Tahoe area. |
| Final Filing Date | Final filing date for this position is March 14, 2008 or until positions are filled. Phone and personal interviews will be conducted and successful candidates will be selected by March 31, 2008. Starting date: May 5 (or June 2), 2008 depending on crew |
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