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Job Summary:
The Lands Field Operations Manager provides overall operations and planning support to the Lands Department for field operations on Afognak and Kodiak. Responsibilities during the field season include operations support, on island flight logistics, crew recruiting and management, and related administrative duties. Off season administrative duties include seasonal planning, budget preparation, report writing, and other managerial duties.
Essential Functions include, but are not limited to:
- Management of Lands Department projects including but not limited to forestry operations, trail construction and maintenance, field project support, and crew support/recruitment.
- Ensuring safe working conditions.
- Strong written and verbal communications skills required, including the use of satellite calling and texting.
- Experience in off-road heavy equipment operation and maintenance required.
- Experience in mechanical and chemical site preparation, tree planting, forest stand thinning, road construction and maintenance, and chainsaw operations preferred.
- Experienced in working remote environments:
- Capable of seasonal travel via airplane and boat to remote projects.
- Logistical support including crew and material transport.
- Experience in field use of GPS preferred.
- Experience in use of Geographic Information Systems preferred.
- Experience in drone use and piloting preferred.
- Experience in marine transportation and hauling preferred.
- Willingness to obtain drone pilot license required.
- Willingness to obtain pesticide applicator credentials required.
- Special projects as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills & Ability:
- Bachelor of Science degree or 10 years work experience in forestry and land management.
- Minimum education; high school diploma.
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Natural Resources preferred.
- 5,000 hours of heavy equipment operating and maintenance experience.
- Must be highly organized individual capable of managing multiple priorities.
- Well-developed computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; must be able to work independently and interact effectively with Shareholder Crew and other levels of the organization.
- Good oral and written communications skills.
- Must be able to operate computer keyboard and standard office equipment.
- Dependable Attendance.
Office Location and Travel:
This position is located in Kodiak, AK, with seasonal float plane and boat travel in Region.
Working Environment & Conditions
The Lands Operations Manager will include work in remote and outdoor environments during the field season, and in the Kodiak office in the off season. Will occasionally require working in inclement weather and difficult field conditions. Includes use of company vehicles and equipment during field season. Field housing includes remote camps and cabins, and boats.
