Field Forest Monitoring Lead: Crew Supervisor

Colorado State University; Colorado; Presencial; USD 55.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Colorado State University’s Forest Monitoring Crew Lead role oversees a seasonal field technician crew, coordinating data collection on tree species, biomass, and forest health while ensuring safety and efficiency in the field. You will plan tasks, supervise crew performance, and collaborate with partners to expand monitoring projects across the state.

The position requires strong GIS skills, experience with forestry measurements, and the ability to work in challenging terrain at elevations with

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in forestry, forest ecology, botany, or natural resources.
• Three years of field experience including: at least 1 year supervising field crews, 1 year forestry-specific field work, and 2 years natural resource field work.

Responsabilidades

• Navigate, locate and conduct extensive forest land inventories across land ownerships.
• Collect biometric data on tree species, understory vegetation, and forest floor metrics.
• Hire and supervise seasonal measurement crews.
• Organize, summarize and produce data summaries for collaborators.
• Plan daily, weekly, and monthly work; assign field tasks and ensure quality control.
• Contribute to selecting new monitoring projects each year.
• Conduct QA/QC of field data in the office.
• Communicate with stakeholders and landowners to secure access.

Conocimientos

Crew supervision

GIS/navigation

Tree/forest measurements

Data QA/QC

Field safety practices

Vehicle operation (4WD/UTV/ATV)

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Forestry, Forest Ecology, Botany, or Natural Resources

Herramientas

Hypsometer

Clinometer

Laser devices

Diameter tape

Increment borers

GPS units

Descripción del empleo

Colorado State University’s Forest Monitoring Crew Lead role oversees a seasonal field technician crew, coordinating data collection on tree species, biomass, and forest health while ensuring safety and efficiency in the field. You will plan tasks, supervise crew performance, and collaborate with partners to expand monitoring projects across the state.

The position requires strong GIS skills, experience with forestry measurements, and the ability to work in challenging terrain at elevations with