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(4) Field Coordinator

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The Butte County Fire Safe Council, a grassroots, 501(c)3 non-profit, community organization, is looking for four individuals to fill the role of Field Coordinator. Ideal candidates will have a strong interest in wildfire safety and forest health, passion for community service, enjoy working outdoors, and ability to work in a dynamic team environment. They will adopt the culture of the Butte County Fire Safe Council, adhering to the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Values. This position requires extensive travel within Butte County.

Job Type: Full-time
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Wage: $21.00 per hour
Work Location: In person

The Field Coordinator – Forestry role consists primarily of:
· Assist in implementing fuels reduction, timber removal and other fire safety projects, provides education and coordination in the field.
• Landowner outreach – phone/mail/email as needed.
• Tracking acreage in GIS Field Maps software/app
• Flag property boundaries
• Oversee Contractor work
• Document safety
• Attend public meetings & partner events
• Encourage community members to participate in volunteer efforts such as Firewise USA

Desired skills/qualifications:
• Demonstrate good judgment in analyzing and solving problems.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Meet deadlines and produce accurate work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Work independently and problem solve with minimal supervision.
• Expertise with strategic thinking as well as the ability to plan and execute tactical strategies to implement company objectives.
• Strong internal and external communication techniques.
• Interact with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Follow and effectively communicate verbal and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers.
• Work in a participative team setting and have strong facilitation skills.
• Assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Maintain a professional appearance, as compared to executive level employees in both the public and private sector.
• Valid California Driver’s license
• Windows PC skills
• Scheduling and meeting planning

Education/work experience Desired:
• High school diploma
• Experience with Fuels Reduction and Wildfire Safety, Safety Policy Implementation, Community Building and Outreach (related experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis).

Schedule/hours/benefits:
• This is a full-time position of 32-40 hours/week
• Medical/Vision/Dental
• Paid time off (sick/vacation/holidays)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Retirement Plan (403(b) and ROTH options)

Equal Opportunity Employer
The Butte County Fire Safe Council is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, and sexual orientation.