Long Tom Watershed Council: Habitat Restoration and Fire Projects Mgr.

The Long Tom Watershed Council (LTWC) seeks applicants for the position of Restoration & Fire Projects Manager (RFPM). This new position is responsible for leading all aspects of coordination, planning, and implementation of oak, prairie, and wetland habitat restoration projects and provides coordination and leadership in planning and implementing burns as part of restoration projects. Excellent time management and multitasking skills are a requirement. The RFPM is expected to maintain prescribed burn qualifications through either NWCG (FFT2, FFT1, etc) or the Oregon Certified Burn Manager program. The RFPM must be comfortable navigating the complex partnership and regulatory landscape inherent to prescribed fire, and will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. This position works closely with the four other LTWC staff members that comprise the Rural Projects Team.

Please see full job posting at: https://www.longtom.org/about-ltwc/jobs/

To Apply:

◻ Please submit your application materials via the email address listed on the full job posting (DO NOT SUBMIT TO THE CRAIGSLIST EMAIL ADDRESS). Applications will be reviewed starting on September 9.

◻ Applications submitted on and after September 9 may or may not be accepted, depending on whether the position has been filled.

◻ Please email questions about the position or hiring process to the address listed on the full job posting, not the Craigslist email address.

◻ All emails- both application submittals and questions regarding the position- must have “Restoration and Fire Projects Manager” in the subject line.

REQUIRED Application Materials:

◻ Resume – include your phone & email address

◻ Cover letter of 2 pages or less, and 12-point font, that includes:

1. A description of how your knowledge, skills, abilities, and past experiences relate to the position responsibilities.

2. A description of what approaches and insights help in working with a diverse watershed community, including rural

residents, agricultural and forestry landowners, tribal community members, and restoration contractors.

◻ Three professional references will be required for finalists– you can provide them now or later on in the process. Please provide contact information, including phone number, and describe your relationship with them.

LTWC is an equal opportunity employer and we are interested in finding the right candidate for the job and our team, and we encourage all passionate and interested candidates to apply and not discount experience that could be transferable, even if it is outside what we have described.