Wilderness Fuels Module Crew Leader, Sierra Institute for Community and Environment

The WFM Crew Leader will advance their knowledge of Sierra Nevada mixed-conifer forest ecosystems, wilderness management, collaborative forest management processes, and crew management and leadership. They will work with project supervisors to implement and adapt silvicultural prescriptions and/or remove fuels based on designated cut trees, depending upon the complexity of the location. The crew leader will be expected to recognize tree species, defects, and environmental hazards in executing the prescription and cut tree mark, calling attention to unnecessary risks and flagging hazard trees for future removal using mechanized equipment. The Crew Leader will help plan crew work and assess progress towards objectives, manage crew safety, and assist with training crew members. Crew Leaders and Crew Members will receive project-specific training on tree-species identification, crosscut felling, prescription implementation, and wilderness management.