Land Steward II – Open to CSE Employees Only (opens in new window)

CSU, Chico Research Foundation; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Job summary

Chico State Enterprises is seeking a Land Steward II to support ecological restoration at the Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve (BCCER) and surrounding community. The role involves field leadership, data collection, and collaboration with project managers in a part-time, hourly capacity.

Responsibilities include training field crews, supervising tasks, safety leadership, and routine data entry, monitoring, and maintenance tasks across diverse outdoor settings.

Qualifications

• Experience performing duties similar to those described above.
• An understanding of the conservation of natural and open-space resources.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of constituents, including volunteers, student staff and interns, visitors to the BCCER, faculty, staff, and partner organizations.
• Knowledge of native and non-native plant species.
• Familiarity with a variety of hand tools including chainsaws, brush cutters, and small equipment.
• Experience supervising others.
• Ability to manage time and complete tasks independently.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the crew supervisor, the land steward II will conduct ecological restoration work, provide leadership in the field, and complete surveying and monitoring work as assigned.
• Assist in developing and implementing training for the field crew.
• Assist in supervising the crew and be responsible for project outcomes and safety.
• Serve as the safety/tracking lead for the crew to ensure the safe completion of projects through tracking and reporting.
• Complete data collection in the field independently.
• Perform data input and analysis.
• Monitor fieldwork activities of BCCER field crews and contract teams/partners.
• Carry out vegetation management on the BCCER, in surrounding community, and in ecologically sensitive areas using a variety of hand and power tools.
• Perform fieldwork, including invasive plant eradication, fuels reduction, fence repair, road maintenance, and trail maintenance, using a variety of hand and power tools and equipment.
• Assist with the management and maintenance of the shared workspace (shop), equipment, and tools.
• Assist with prescribed fire activities (pile burns, broadcast burns, etc.).
• Assist with facilities maintenance and minor property repairs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ecological restoration

Field supervision

Crew leadership

Communication skills

Plant identification

Tool familiarity

Tools

Chainsaws

Brush cutters

Small equipment

Job description

Office Hours
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Monday–Friday

Mailing Address
Chico State Enterprises
25 Main Street, Suite 203
Chico, CA 95928-5388

Land Steward II – Open to CSE Employees Only

POSITION: Land Steward II – Open to CSE Employees Only

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

COMPENSATION: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

DEPARTMENT: Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve (BCCER)

LOCATION: Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve (BCCER) and surrounding community.

RECRUITMENT ID: 474

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: Under the supervision of the crew supervisor, the land steward II will conduct ecological restoration work, provide leadership in the field, and complete surveying and monitoring work as assigned. Work is to be completed as directed by crew supervisors and project managers.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Supervisory Elements

• Assist in developing and implementing training for the field crew.
• Assist in supervising the crew and be responsible for project outcomes and safety.
• Serve as the safety/tracking lead for the crew to ensure the safe completion of projects through tracking and reporting.
• Complete data collection in the field independently.
• Perform data input and analysis.
• Monitor fieldwork activities of BCCER field crews and contract teams/partners.

Maintenance Elements

• Carry out vegetation management on the BCCER, in surrounding community, and in ecologically sensitive areas using a variety of hand and power tools.
• Perform fieldwork, including invasive plant eradication, fuels reduction, fence repair, road maintenance, and trail maintenance, using a variety of hand and power tools and equipment.
• Assist with the management and maintenance of the shared workspace (shop), equipment, and tools.
• Assist with prescribed fire activities (pile burns, broadcast burns, etc.).
• Assist with facilities maintenance and minor property repairs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience performing duties similar to those described above.
• An understanding of the conservation of natural and open-space resources.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of constituents, including volunteers, student staff and interns, visitors to the BCCER, faculty, staff, and partner organizations.
• Knowledge of native and non-native plant species.
• Familiarity with a variety of hand tools including chainsaws, brush cutters, and small equipment.
• Experience supervising others.
• Ability to manage time and complete tasks independently.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Defensive Driver Certification.
• 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.

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.