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Company Name : Forest Carbon Works
Location : Emigrant, MT
Position : Forest Technician

Job Description : Announcement – CONTRACT Position: Forest Technician (Part-time)CONTRACT POSITIONForest Carbon Works (www.forestcarbonworks.org) is contracting for the position of a Forest Technician located near Carbella, Montana, U.S. starting in spring 2022. The position is for temporary contractual work with potential for a longer term position.The Forest Technician will assist with the Forest Carbon Works platform, an innovative new service which helps small landowners access the carbon market. The Technician’s primary responsibility will be to collect forest information using our smartphone inventory device. The Technician will travel independently to various assigned properties throughout Montana and possibly nearby states to collect forest inventory information. Collecting forest inventory information will mostly consist of taking photos of trees using the device in various places (plots) on each property.The Technician will communicate directly with assigned landowners to arrange a property visit and schedule inventory work. The Technician will work remotely with staff members that are located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Technician will regularly communicate and report to staff via phone or email with occasional in-person correspondences (in Montana and surrounding regions).Specific tasks will include traveling to property sites; correspondence with client landowners; collection of forest inventory information using a smartphone device on all assigned plots; regular communication with program staff. Frequent and sometimes extended, overnight travel to property sites within the Montana region is required. The Technician is required to have a reliable vehicle for work-related travel. Applicants will attend a remote training session led by Forest Carbon Works staff and complete an online quiz.Technicians are paid $250 to $325+ per day (more details upon hire). The Technician will have input as to which properties they want to be assigned. Input and assignment of properties will occur via the Forest Carbon Works online platform. The Technician will have the opportunity to work as many or as few hours as they choose depending on their availability, preferences, and the availability of properties to work on. Once a Technician is assigned a property, it is expected that inventory work is completed in a timely manner.This is a part-time, at-will position. It is expected that the Technician will have other sources of work and is not completely dependent on this role for employment. While there is a pipeline of properties to work on, overall availability of properties is subject to fluctuation. It must be understood that this is at-will employment and work is not necessarily guaranteed.This position is ideal for someone looking for a flexible work schedule, has experience using smartphones, and has spent time in the forests of Montana. This position is also ideal for forestry, environmental science, and natural resource students who are looking to get some experience in the field.QualificationsPossess a high school diploma equivalent or higherProficient in use of smartphone technology, digital cameras, and GPS devicesFeel comfortable working alone and safely in large forests for long periods of timeEnjoy spending time outside in the forests of the mountain regionComfortable working in brush, undergrowth, and thickly forested areasComfortable working/camping in a variety of conditions including rain and extreme temperaturesWilling and able to camp overnight for 2-4 days (possess proper gear)Able and willing to work long field days in rugged terrainPossess a valid driver’s licensePossess a vehicle capable of driving various distances throughout the Montana regionAble to take direction and communicate (via phone and email) with team membersFeel comfortable communicating and arranging schedules with landowners via online portal and in personOrganized and attentive to detailAble to manage their time effectivelyCan work alone efficientlyFeel comfortable meeting time sensitive deadlines and work quotasPossess willingness and drive to troubleshoot and solve minor technology issues on-the-flyHave the ability to memorize and replicate basic measurement proceduresKnow how to use a compass and/or have experience with orienteeringPossess their own field gear including but not limited tohiking boots, camping gear, reflective/safety clothing (hunting)Have insurance as required by lawHave interest in ecosystem conservation, natural resources, or environmental protectionPrevious field experience in the mountain regions of at least 3 years is a strong preferenceExperience with forest mensuration techniques is a plusExperience with troubleshooting smartphone technical issues is a plusFamiliarity with regional tree species is a plusA Bachelor’s degree in forestry or other environmental fields is a plusOther ConsiderationsThis is a temporary, contracted position with potential for a longer term positionThis is a part-time at-will positionThis position does not offer benefits, vacation, or paid leaveThe position will start in April 2022 (subject to change)There will be no reimbursement for fuel, travel time, or lodgingThe position allows for independent work on one’s own scheduleThe position will require approximately 10-50 hours of work time per week, depending on availability of Technician and availability of propertiesThis position requires attending a mandatory online training session, followed by a training quiz and a completion of test plotsINTERESTED CANDIDATES SHOULD SUBMITAn application on our website (https://forestcarbonworks.org/join-our-team/)CV or resume.Please fill out an application on our website:https://forestcarbonworks.org/join-our-team/Submissions will be accepted until the position is filled.Forest Carbon Works is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds.Job Types: Part-time, ContractLicense/Certification:Driver’s License (Required)Work Location: Multiple Locations

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