Forestry Field Laborer

Bristol Bay Native Association, Inc; Dillingham (AK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Bay Native Association, Inc. in Dillingham, Alaska, is seeking a Field Worker for Forestry to support the Land Management Services team. The role involves forest inventory, vegetation mapping, hazard fuel reduction, and other Forestry Program tasks on a temporary basis.

Required is a high school diploma and 18+ years old; preferred experience with chainsaw use and GPS. Valid Alaska driver's license and ability to operate and travel to remote sites are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Preferred: experience with chainsaw and GPS.

Responsibilities

• Follow Field Supervisor instructions on project requirements and schedule.
• Complete safety training and wear PPE.
• Cut, trim and haul wood and brush.
• Provide daily updates to Field Supervisor.
• Travel by foot, ATV or truck to field sites.

Skills

Chainsaw operation

Physical stamina

GPS usage

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft 365

Word

Outlook

Teams

Internet

Job description

POSITION TITLE: FIELD WORKER; FORESTRY

DEPARTMENT: LAND MANAGEMENT SERVICES

OBJECTIVE: Perform field labor work such as forest inventory, vegetation mapping, hazard fuel reduction and other Forestry Program projects.

QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to pass a name-based background check.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE – Required: High School Diploma or equivalent. Must be at least 18 years of age. Preferred: : Similar work experience including familiarity with running a chain saw and experience with using GPS.

SKILLS & ABILITIES – Field work will require physical abilities to: operate a chainsaw safely as well as other equipment and provide limited maintenance; withstand harsh environmental conditions, travel by small aircraft, helicopter, ATV’s, and boats; work extended periods in field locations both in summer and winter; walk at least six miles per day in rugged terrain; lift and carry up to 50 pounds, sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, stretch, and reach; visual and audio abilities.

TECHNICAL PROFICINENCY – Basic computer knowledge including Microsoft 365 applications, Word, Outlook, Teams, Internet.

OTHER REQUIRMENTS Valid Alaska driver’s license and a clean driving record. Familiarity with Bristol Bay area, people, and cultures. Familiarity with restricted property sites.

JOB RESULTS:

Achieves Program functions by

• Following instructions of Field Supervisor regarding: project requirements, schedule, work practices and details.
• Completing a safety training provided by BBNA staff.
• Paying attention to and avoiding work hazards, wearing and maintaining safety equipment including chaps, hardhat, eye/ear protection and gloves. (chaps, hardhat, eye/ear protection provided for project).
• Reporting all injuries immediately to Field Supervisor.
• Traveling by foot, ATV or truck (transportation provided) to selected areas of field work.
• Providing updates to Field Supervisor on a daily basis during project.
• Cutting, trimming, and hauling wood and brush. Cutting useable wood into manageable pieces, hauling and stacking at safe locations.
• Removing limbs, slash, debris and brush cut by saw crew to trucks or flatbeds, deliver to landfill burn box.

Keep Management Informed by

• Provide written or verbal reports as required during day to day operations.

Meet requirements for travel in and out of region by

• Scheduling well planned trips if necessary to provide services, participate in training and workshops.

Monitors and improves program and service quality by

• Give feedback to direct supervisor, as needed, to improve the program and services.

Protect program integrity and client privacy by

• Agreeing to BBNA’s policy on confidentiality, keeping confidential information gained through employment secure, during and after this employment.

Contributes to overall team effort by

• Welcoming new and different work requirements; exploring new opportunities to add value to the organization; helping other accomplish related job results as and where needed.

REPORTS TO: SUPERVISOR; FORESTRY FIELD

DUTY STATION: DILLINGHAM

WAGE: $25.79/hr

GRADE RANGE: 9 STEP L

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: TEMPORARY

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT