Land Steward I

Chico State Enterprises; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Job summary

Chico State Enterprises is seeking a part-time land steward for the Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve (BCCER). The role involves vegetation management, fieldwork, and hosting groups for educational activities.

Candidates should be able to work two full days per week (7:00 am - 3:30 pm) and lift up to 50 pounds as needed. Responsibilities include assisting with prescribed burns, equipment maintenance, and supporting community outreach events.

Qualifications

• Experience performing duties similar to those described above.
• An understanding of the conservation of natural and open space resources.
• Ability to communicate well with a wide variety of constituents, including volunteers, student staff and interns, visitors to the reserves, and faculty and staff.
• Ability to manage time effectively and complete tasks independently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain vegetation management in the Reserve and surrounding communities using a variety of tools.
• Perform fieldwork including invasive plant control, fence and road maintenance, and trail upkeep with hand and power tools.
• Assist with prescribed burns and related tasks.
• Support facilities maintenance at visitor access sites and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Conservation knowledge

Communication

Time management

Land stewardship

Tools

Chainsaws

Brush cutters

Small equipment

4x4 driving

S-212 Fire Training

Fire Fighter II

Job description

STATUS: Part-Time / Non-Benefitted / Hourly / Non-Exempt

COMPENSATION: $17.00 - $19.00per hour

DEPARTMENT: Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve (BCCER)

LOCATION: Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve (BCCER) and surrounding community. The position primarily reports to the BCCER, with some work in the surrounding community.

RECRUITMENT ID: 465

RESIDENCY: Candidate must be a California resident. Chico State Enterprises is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e., H-1B Visas).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Responsibilities include both programmatic elements and maintenance activities, as well as other duties as assigned. Please note that all land stewards are required to have two full days of availability (7:00 am - 3:30pm) between Monday and Friday to be hired for land steward crew work.

Maintenance Elements:

• Carry out vegetation management on the Reserve or in surrounding communities in ecologically sensitive areas using a variety of tools.
• Perform fieldwork including, but not limited to, invasive plant eradication, fence repair, road maintenance, and trail maintenance using a range of hand and power tools.
• Assist with prescribed burns, includes both pile and broadcast burns.
• Assist with facilities maintenance and minor repairs at visitor access sites.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Programmatic Elements:

• As requested, act as a host and facilitator for groups using the BCCER, including faculty-led field trips and research activities, student research projects, and community hikes and events (including scheduling and leading activities).
• Assist with the Hunt Program for the BCCER by posting signage, assisting with the lottery and required forms, and providing tours.
• Assist with community outreach events.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience performing duties similar to those described above.
• An understanding of the conservation of natural and open space resources.
• Ability to communicate well with a wide variety of constituents, including volunteers, student staff and interns, visitors to the reserves, and faculty and staff.
• Ability to manage time effectively and complete tasks independently.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of native and non-native plant species.
• Familiarity with a variety of hand tools including chainsaws, brush cutters, and small equipment.
• Experience driving 4x4 vehicles.
• Wildland Fire Chainsaw Training (S-212).
• Basic Fire Fighter II certification or equivalent.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to perform both sedentary and physical labor.
• Capacity and willingness to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted.

BENEFITS:

• Sick leave (up to 5 days/year)

COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Candidate must be in possession of valid driver's license and automobile liability insurance. Participation in the DMV Employer Pull Notice Program (driving record) is required. The candidate will be required to update their insurance with Chico State Enterprises Human Resources when necessary.

Paper applications will not be accepted; however, Chico State Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is happy to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants at any step of the application process.

The employer is Chico State Enterprises, a nonprofit corporation serving as an auxiliary organization of California State University, Chico. Employment is considered to be at-will.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Chico State Enterprises provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. It is Chico State Enterprises’ policy to hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All new employees must provide proof of identity and authorization to work.