Job Details

Baldwin, Blomstrom, Wilkinson & Associates is looking for people with forest data collection experience to join our field crew. This position focuses on plot-based forest inventory work — collecting accurate field data that supports improved forest management carbon sequestration projects. Accuracy, precision and repeatability of field measurements is required; plot work will be checked by third party auditors and/or company check cruisers.

Work will be full-time seasonal work. The field season is from March through October. The employee will be laid off November-February. Home base is Arcata, CA, but most field work will be done remotely within 4 hours of Arcata. Employee will usually be expected to stay near work locations. We are open to flexible schedules, e.g. 3 weeks on, one week off, etc. or “on-call” availability.

This is physically demanding fieldwork. Expect steep, uneven terrain, dense brush, and long days on foot in variable weather. Candidates should be prepared for sustained physical exertion in remote, rugged conditions.

We envision forest stewardship as a nationwide imperative.