Description: The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the Nevada Division of Forestry, is recruiting for a Forestry Crew Supervisor. The position will be supervising up to 9 crew members cutting and chipping Pinon, Juniper and brush as part of a fuels management and forest health program funded by the Recovery Act. The project areas will be within state parks and highway rights-of-way in the Pioche area. The crew will be camping at the project sites and working 8 consecutive 10-hr shifts followed by 6 days off. The supervisor will coordinate with the Institute crew coordinator and the cooperator to develop the weekly work plan and to map and evaluate project progress and quality. Timeline: o July 13, 2009 – November 30, 2009 o Full time, 40 hours per week Location: o Pioche, NV Qualifications: o 6 months experience supervising personnel doing restoration work including brushing or felling with chainsaws is required. Bachelor’s degree in forestry, environmental science or related field a plus; o Experience training and supervising others in safe use of chain saws and chippers and in the maintenance of chain saws and chippers; o Experience working with GIS software and hand-held GPS equipment; o Motivated, self-starter and detail oriented; o Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse public; o Ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments; o Possess a valid, state-issued drivers license and clean driving record; o Tolerant of working in variable weather conditions, willing and able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions; How to Apply: Qualified and interested applicants should forward a cover letter, their résumé, and three professional references to Bridget Walden, Great Basin Institute Human Resources Coordinator, at bwalden@thegreatbasininstitute.org. Location: Pioche, NV Compensation: Rate of Pay: $14.74 per hour, Health benefits, Camping per diem This is a contract job. This is at a non-profit organization. Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls about this job! Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests. idaho