Forestry Crew Lead- Six Rivers (Orleans/Ukonom Ranger District)

The Great Basin Institute is hiring a Forestry Crew Lead for the Six Rivers National Forest in Klamath, CA. The role involves overseeing timber sale preparation, vegetation management, and forest restoration projects, contributing to forest resilience against climate change and wildfire risks. Key responsibilities include managing vegetation and fuels reduction efforts, with opportunities for professional development in USFS protocols. The position offers a salary of $26 per hour.
USFS, Six Rivers NF, CaliforniaThe Great Basin Institute, in collaboration with the USFS, is seeking a Forestry Crew Lead o oversee timber sale preparation, vegetation management, and forest restoration projects within the USFS Region 5 Six Rivers National Forest (Orleans/Ukonom Ranger District), located in California's Klamath Mountains. These initiatives support the broader Basin & Range Forestry mission of enhancing forest resilience amid evolving climate conditions and increasing wildfire risks, directly contributing to healthier, more sustainable forest ecosystems. The selected Lead will play a key role in the USFS’s vegetation management and fuels reduction efforts, which address critical concerns such as wildland urban interface (WUI) fuels reduction, protection of sensitive habitats for endangered species, and watershed conservation. This position also offers significant professional development through exposure to USFS protocols, compliance standards, and field expe...