ALTA/Land Survey Project Coordinator
Bureau Veritas Group
Project Coordinator
National Forest Foundation
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • Idaho • 🇺🇸 United States
Visit company websiteSalary
💰 $68,000 - $82,750 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Report to the Intermountain Region Program Manager and support private forest landowner and community engagement for fire risk reduction across southwest Idaho.
- Support private lands stewardship programs, place-based project development, and landscape-scale cross-boundary wildfire resilience efforts.
- Engage and support non-industrial private forest landowners in accessing cost share assistance programs, specifically NRCS RCPP and EQIP-related programs.
- Organize, implement, and attend local community events such as site visits, demonstrations, field trips, and town halls to promote program offerings and the All-Lands Partnership.
- Coordinate with contractors, consultants, nonprofit organizations, agency partners, and private landowners to implement logging, non-commercial thinning, and fuels management projects.
- Maintain, track, and submit records for private landowner stewardship programs and outcome-tracking.
- Support reporting associated with federal, state, local, and philanthropic grants.
- Maintain knowledge of current trends, policy interventions, and innovations in wildfire risk reduction.
- Provide support to NFF Boise and Payette Program Coordinators for project layout, implementation, and oversight of forest treatments on National Forest lands.
Requirements
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience with proven results in project management, conservation programs, and partnership development.
- Strong knowledge of and experience in forest management practices, policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Preferably with experience in the state of Idaho forest management rules and regulations.
- Experience working with private landowners in stewardship/assistance programs.
- Experience and/or familiarity with the Natural Resource Conservation Service’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), preferably with experience as or working with a technical service provider (TSP).
- Knowledge of forest management related to wildfire risk reduction strategies and issues.
- Demonstrated success coordinating multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience working effectively in collaborative efforts with individuals or groups with varying views of resource management.
- Familiarity with ArcGIS online and basic cartography and map design.
- Bachelor’s degree in natural resources conservation or related field (or equivalent experience) preferred though not required.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Ability and willingness to travel regularly, work in outdoor conditions and maintain a flexible work schedule, including participation in some weekend and evening events.
- A valid U.S. Driver’s License and clean driving record.
- Excellent communication skills through oral and written mediums.
- Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to effectively plan and problem solve.
Benefits
- Medical and dental insurance paid at 75% by NFF for you and any dependents.
- Vision insurance paid 50% by NFF for you and any dependents.
- Health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions between $1,878-$3,750 per year, predicated on coverage type.
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA).
- Employee assistance program (EAP) at no cost.
- 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% employer match after one (1) year of service.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance at no cost.
- Basic life and AD&D insurance at no cost, with voluntary life insurance options.
- Whole life insurance at a discounted rate.
- Employees start with 35 days of annual leave, sick leave, personal leave and holidays (annual leave accrual rates increase with years of service).
- Family & medical leave for up to sixteen (16) weeks with up to four (4) weeks paid.
- Training & Development Programs.
- Professional development reimbursement for up to $1,000 per year.
- Journey of a Lifetime: The opportunity to support an incredible mission and travel to / work in spectacular locations.
- Remote/work-from-home position (requires reliable internet access and a vehicle).
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
project managementforest management practicesconservation programswildfire risk reduction strategiescost share assistance programsloggingnon-commercial thinningfuels managementoutcome trackingcartography
Soft skills
communication skillsorganizational skillsattention to detailproblem solvingcollaborationflexibilitycommunity engagementevent organizationpartnership developmentmulti-project coordination
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in natural resources conservationvalid U.S. Driver’s License
