Positions: Seasonal forest and fire ecology field crew leaders (2) and
members (4-5)

Employer: University of California, Berkeley



Dates:

-Initial review begins: January 13, 2025

-Application deadline: February 17, 2025

-Crew 1: April – October 2025

-Crew 2: June – November 2025

-Constraints on availability may be accommodated, crew lead may start early.



Compensation:

-All positions receive holiday pay, sick leave, and options for health
insurance coverage.

-Crew member: $22.02/hr

-Crew lead: $25.39



Overview:

Two crew leads and 3-5 crew members are needed to collect ecological data
in both burned and unburned giant sequoia forests in Sequoia and Kings
Canyon National Parks. The crew will conduct field sampling on fuels,
forest structure and the conditions surrounding planted seedlings. The data
will be collected to support long-term monitoring that will result in both
original scientific research and tangible recommendations for managing
giant sequoia forests.



Field methods, equipment, and safety training will be provided. The crew
will be trained by UC Berkeley and National Park Service staff in the first
week of work but otherwise will need to work independently throughout the
season, communicating regularly with the project manager. The work schedule
will include 8 ten-hour work days followed by 6 days off. Most of the
season will involve car camping, either in designated campsites (paid for
by the employer) or in unofficial dispersed campsites adjacent to remote
roads. These latter sites lack running water and restrooms. Field sites
will also include remote backcountry wilderness areas that will require
backpacking ~10 miles with a heavy pack, likely for at least two 8-day
trips.



The crew will be provided with a vehicle, but crew members are responsible
for their own transportation to and from the duty station at the beginning
and end of the work week. The crew will be based near Sequoia Kings Canyon
National Park and housing may be available at the UC Reserve in Yosemite,
pending availability. Some field driving will be on remote and rugged
roads. Shared camping equipment will be provided as necessary. Field work
in mountain environments can be grueling, and crews will be expected to
navigate off-trail, in hot or cold weather, on steep slopes and in harsh
conditions. In some post-fire landscapes, field crew staff should
anticipate traveling through dense shrubs for long distances to get to
plots. Candidates with backcountry savvy will be preferred, but candidates
with a proven hard work ethic in arduous conditions are welcome and will be
trained in backcountry skills.



Required qualifications:

*Crew lead*

-Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in ecology, botany, forestry,
range science, or related natural science field

-A minimum of two seasons of related field work

*Crew member*

-Upper division college coursework or equivalent experience in ecology,
botany, forestry, range science, or related natural science field

-A minimum of one season of related field work or multiple relevant
coursework field experiences

*Qualifications required for both positions:*

-Experience in conifer forest vegetation data collection methods

-Experience in identifying trees and shrubs

-Experience in use of map, compass, and GPS units for location and travel

-Ability to maintain a positive attitude in physically demanding and/or
uncomfortable conditions

-Enthusiasm for the type of work to be conducted

-Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Excel for data entry purposes

-CPR and Wilderness First Aid certified (certification may be accomplished
after job offer is made, with registration cost reimbursed by the employer
up to $250)



Preferred qualifications:

-Experience conducting forestry or ecological field work, preferably in
similar environments to those planned for these positions

-Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented for data management,
equipment management, crew management (crew leader only), and planning
(crew leader only)

-Ability to take a leadership role and make decisions without input from
supervisor when needed (crew leader only)

-Experience in a variety of vegetation sampling techniques

-Experience working with complex data recording equipment

-Experience in backcountry camping

-Valid driver’s license



Physical Demands:

-Ability to hike 5+ miles per day with a heavy pack through difficult and
steep terrain often without trails and often in areas burned by wildfire or
prescribed fire

-Willingness and ability to work in rugged/remote conditions, possibly with
overnight stays away from vehicles

-Ability to work in extremely hot and dry as well as cold and wet conditions



Covid-19 Precautions:

Crews will be expected to carefully follow required Covid-19 precautions
outlined by their

supervisors (and required by the University of California). We expect
employees to help protect the health of their fellow crew members by acting
responsibly.



Crew Safety and Inclusion:

Outdoor safety is of the utmost importance in field work. This can have
many meanings, including having first aid training, being a safe driver,
being aware of your personal abilities and limitations when off-trail, and
being prepared for potentially negative interactions with strangers. We
will do all that we can to ensure every crew member is safe and secure in
the field.



To Apply (*please follow these instructions exactly*):

Combine a cover letter (1 page maximum), CV/resume (2 pages maximum), and
three

references (including name, organization, phone, email, and relationship to
you) into a single

pdf. Name the pdf file with your last name, a dash and the position you are
applying for (for example, Smith-CrewLead, Jones-Crewmember). Upload your
application to the Box link below no later than March 10, 2025 (though
review of applications will be ongoing as they are submitted). Your cover
letter must also clearly state whether you are applying for crew lead or
crew member and any potential constraints on your availability between
April and November. Your CV should address all of the required and
preferred qualifications that you meet.



Please send your pdf to: seki25.0zfyxcu60pqrg...@u.box.com and cc
bri.ba...@berkeley.edu. The subject line must state: Sequoia field crew
application. Please do not include any cover letter or introductory
information in the body of the email as it will not be read.



*Applications not following these instructions exactly will not be
considered. *Thank you for your interest!



-- 
*Bri Baker | she/they*
*Associate Research Specialist*
Forest and Fuels, Shive Lab
Department of Environmental Science, Policy and Management

UC Berkeley | Ohlone Land <https://cejce.berkeley.edu/ohloneland>

Mobile: (805) 910-5811
337 Mulford Hall, Berkeley, CA 94720
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