Mendocino Redwood Company, LLC (MRC®) and Humboldt Redwood Company, LLC (HRC™) chose the
FSC® standard for certification because we, as well as many others, believe that it is the toughest
standard available for management of forests on a commercial basis. Our commitment is to manage
productive timberlands with a high standard of environmental stewardship and operate a successful
business.
MRC is looking for a Wildlife Technician to join our team! Under the direction of the Forest Science
Manager this position will survey, and monitor threatened, endangered, and sensitive species
associated with Timber Harvesting Plans (THP’s). Under the direction of the Forester, Forester- RPF,
and Area Forester, this position will conduct field work to implement the THPs and other Forest
Management projects. The key areas of focus for this position are as follows;
Responsibilities
ï‚· Conducts Northern Spotted Owl (NSO) surveys and monitoring;
ï‚· Conducts surveys for other sensitive species;
ï‚· Cares for and maintains rodent colony and feeds live mice to NSOs;
ï‚· Conducts database, office and field preparations;
ï‚· Works alone or in small groups in remote areas at night (i.e. conducting night surveys on foot);
ï‚· Collects instream flow measurements for water-drafting monitoring program;
ï‚· Safely navigates steep and difficult terrain and occasionally works in inclement weather;
ï‚· Travels throughout the area defined in the THP and marks timber for cutting;
ï‚· Flags boundaries of the area defined in the THP;
ï‚· Records watercourse classifications and other relevant data as required to conform to the Forest
Practice Rules;
ï‚· Conducts other surveys including botanical and archeological;
ï‚· Prepares field notes to use in writing the THP; Conducts timber cruising and performs inventory
analysis;
ï‚· May administer vegetation projects including supervising planting trees;
ï‚· Administers road surveys and maintenance activities; May assist in logging supervision.
Qualifications
ï‚· High school education required.
ï‚· Additional requirements include: course work toward a bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.A.) from a
four-year college or university in Wildlife Biology, Forestry or Forest Science, or related field;
ï‚· Minimum of 2 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education
and experience, including familiarity with safe capturing and handling of small mammals;
ï‚· Familiarity with concepts in forest ecology, and wildlife management techniques and security
procedures;
ï‚· Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
ï‚· The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
ï‚· While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit,
and communicate.
ï‚· The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance;
and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
ï‚· The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or
move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close,
distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
ï‚· The employee must have ability to use directional compass and topographical maps.
ï‚· While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly exposed to outside
adverse weather and field conditions including steep difficult terrain.
ï‚· As the employee is often required to use four-wheel drive, all terrain vehicles, and chainsaws,
the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and
fumes or airborne particles.
ï‚· The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
ï‚· This position may require the following equipment when in the field: eye protection, hearing
protection, safety shoes, leather/rubber gloves, sleeve protection and a hard hat.
ï‚· Position travels 95% of the time within a local nature (within 100) miles usually by truck.
Competencies
Strategic Thinking
Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths &
weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts
strategy to changing conditions.
Problem Solving
Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;
Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even
when dealing with emotional topics
Adaptability & Dependability
Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or
method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events;
Follows instructions, responds to leadership direction; Commits to long hours of work when
necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate
plan.
Teamwork
Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views;
Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team
above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports
everyone's efforts to succeed.
Motivation & Initiative
Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures
self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals; Undertakes self-
development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions as appropriate;
Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
Chris Morris
Biologist
Mendocino Redwood Company, LLC
PO Box 489 Fort Bragg CA 95437
707-962-2805 office
707-489-1041 cell
cmorris@mendoco.com