Registered Professional Forester

NCRM is seeking a full-time Registered Professional Forester to join our professional staff.  The ideal candidate should have a successful track record of working independently on forestry projects, preparing reports, and providing professional advice to clients. The position responsibilities include project management, Timber Harvest Plan preparation and administration, resource assessment, and supervision of junior staff. Strong organizational skills as well as communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential. A valid driver’s license is required. ATV experience is preferred. 

NCRM offers a competitive salary and compensation package.  This includes paid time off, holidays, retirement, health, education assistance, dependent care and other statutory benefits.  Salary will be based on qualifications and experience.   

If you would like to work for a great company that supports the growth of its staff, please submit a resume today. Interested parties should send a letter of interest and resume to Todd McMahon via email (toddmcmahon@ncrm.com), or to 2501 N. State St., Ukiah, CA  95482.   

Entry Level Utility Forester

The position we seek adds to an existing collaborative team and works in conjunction with the North Coast Project Manager and Registered Professional Foresters. The roles and responsibilities of this position are often changing and as such requires some level of flexibility depending on the client’s needs.

Foresters will work closely with the Senior Foresters and the Project Manager (PM) for guidance and direction. The Utility Forester will work in the field 85-100% during the week and may include duties such as (but not limited to): training tree crews (TCs) and Pre-Inspectors (PIs) on the California Forest Practice Rules (FPRs), overseeing TC operations to ensure FPR compliance, flagging sensitive areas for riparian buffers, bird nests, or cultural awareness and ensuring proper documentation and communication of those work sites with the PM, QA/QC of tree work completed or of PI field reviews, and/or assisting with the Work Verification (WV) team. Daily communications with the PM and the other Utility Foresters are considered crucial as well as field documentation of onsite work. Weekly reports with field documentation and photographs are an expected as part of this position. Foresters should also become familiar with PG&E Best Management Practices (BMPs) and should eventually be able to provide interpretation for mitigation and remediation procedures for ground operations (public speaking).

Safety is paramount for this position and a culture of speaking up if you observe something unsafe is important. Daily Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) are required as is maintaining fulltime Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while in the field.

Main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Promote safety procedures and a safe working environment.

  • Be familiar with or be willing to learn PG&E hazard procedures and notifications.

  • Learn and follow PG&E environmental procedures and notifications.

  • Interest in gaining knowledge and field application of the California Forest Practice Rules Act.

  • Possess excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication to stakeholders, Project Managers, utility company vendors, and utility company employees.

  • Properly report and provide updates to higher management.

  • Be proficient with handheld devices and programs on a computer system (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, GIS, etc.).

  • Have the ability, or interest, to learn to identify local trees and shrubs, as well as some understanding of Threatened/Endangered species in the area.

  • Ability to work in adverse field conditions and steep and rugged terrain.

Interested individuals should send a letter of interest, resume, and at least two references to Heidi McKeown via email (hmckeown@ncrm.com).

Botanist

NCRM is seeking a full-time botanist to join our professional staff and assist our senior biologist and foresters in all aspects of resource management such as: conducting floristic field surveys for special status plants and habitats, preparation of survey reports and permit application packages for submittal to the resource agencies, wetland delineations, and monitor construction activities. Additional off-season tasks may include assistance with our forestry projects. 

Candidates should have a relevant degree and/or experience as well as strong field skills (ability to navigate using map & compass and carry 30 pounds) and the ability to work independently in difficult terrain under all types of weather conditions.  The best candidate will have knowledge of Northern California flora, the ability to effectively use the Jepson Manual, and map plant communities. Knowledge of environmental regulations (CEQA, NEPA, ESA, MBTA etc.) and permitting is desirable. Strong organizational skills as well as communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential. A valid driver’s license and the ability to negotiate narrow mountain roads is required. ATV experience is preferred.  

NCRM, Inc. offers a competitive compensation package based on qualifications and experience. Full‐time positions include paid time off, holidays, retirement, health, education assistance, dependent care, and other statutory benefits.    If you would like to work for a great company that supports the growth of its staff, please submit a resume today. Interested parties should send a letter of interest and resume with references to Heidi McKeown via email (hmckeown@ncrm.com), or to 2501 N. State St., Ukiah, CA  95482.