Forestry Field Supervisor & Project Manager

Northern Sonoma County Fire Protection District; Healdsburg (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Sonoma County Fire Protection District seeks a Forestry Technician 4 to lead the Fire Fuels Crew in California. This full-time role supervises field crews, manages vegetation projects, and delivers training while coordinating safety and daily tasks in a wildland setting.

The position requires coordinating with Forestry Technician 5 and maintaining equipment, with emphasis on field supervision and project execution in diverse terrain.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old.
• Valid driver’s license.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 6 months of experience as a fuels crew member or similar position.
• Ability to pass Work Capacity Test at the Arduous Level within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide field supervision to crew members.
• Serve as project manager.
• Coordinate and implement vegetation management projects.
• Deliver training as needed.
• Coordinate the safe work environment of crew members.
• Assign daily duties and monitor the progress of crew members.
• Maintain inventory and perform maintenance and repair of all equipment and tools.
• Act as point of contact between crew members and the Forestry Technician 5.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Project management

Vegetation management

Training delivery

Safety leadership

Field supervision

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Northern Sonoma County Fire Protection District seeks a Forestry Technician 4 to lead the Fire Fuels Crew in California. This full-time role supervises field crews, manages vegetation projects, and delivers training while coordinating safety and daily tasks in a wildland setting.

The position requires coordinating with Forestry Technician 5 and maintaining equipment, with emphasis on field supervision and project execution in diverse terrain.