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FORESTRY AND FUELS

Forestry Technician

The Forestry Technician will be responsible for data collection and data management, stocking surveys and stand assessments, timber cruising and marking, unit layout (GPS, flagging, painting), and assisting in additional forestry applications as needed. Click HERE for the job description and HERE to view the position flier.

Archaeology Specialist

The Archaeology Specialist supports and implements cultural resource fieldwork, including surveys, site recording, data management, and reporting. This position applies established archaeological methods with a high degree of accuracy and independence, contributes to data quality control (QA/QC), and may serve in a crew lead capacity for field projects. Click HERE for the job description and HERE to view the position flier.

Archaeology Technician

The Archaeological Technician supports field-based cultural resource work, including archaeological survey, data collection, and documentation. This position works under the direct supervision of an Archaeology Specialist and/or Crew Lead to complete field surveys, site testing, and data management tasks. Click HERE for the job description and HERE to view the position flier.

WATERSHED STEWARDSHIP

Roads Division Assistant Manager (Seasonal with Year-Round Potential)

The Roads Division Assistant Manager will design and implement road treatment projects aimed at reducing sediment discharge into waterways and improving fish passage under the direction of the Roads Division Manager. Click HERE for the job description and HERE to view the position flier.

Seasonal Roads Technician or Trainee

The Roads Technician or Trainee will implement and support road treatment projects aimed at reducing sediment discharge into waterways and improving fish passage under the direction of the Roads Division Manager. Click HERE for the job description and HERE to view the position flier.

RECREATION

Recreation Crew Lead

The Recreation Crew Lead works directly under the Recreation Program Manager and is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the WRTC Trail Crew, including collaboration with agencies/organizations and WRTC staff, crew management, on-the-ground physical trail work, and ensuring overall quality project work. Click HERE for the job description and HERE to view the position flier. This position is open until May 15, 2026.

Recreation Technician

The Recreation Technician works directly under the Recreation Crew Lead and works as part of a team to implement trail projects using hand tools, power tools, mapping devices/programs, ensuring safety of self and crewmates, and producing quality project work. Click HERE for the job description and HERE to view the position flier. This position is open until May 15, 2026.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

Youth Conservation Crew Member

Youth Conservation Crew (YCC) members will build and maintain trails, learn Leave No Trace Principles, participate in field surveys (botany, wildlife, forestry), engage in prescribed fire planning, utilize hand tools, and assist with data collection. Click HERE for the job description and HERE to view the position flier. Send your resume, cover letter, and references to Mary St. John by May 22nd: mstjohn@thewatershedcenter.com.

FIRE MANAGEMENT

Trinity County Prescribed Fire Manager

The Trinity County Prescribed Fire Manager will continue the development and management of the Watershed Center Fire Management team’s work in cooperative prescribed fire planning. Click HERE for the job description. This position will remain open until filled.

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The Watershed Research and Training Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.