The Seasonal Land Steward maintains preserve areas frequented by the visiting public and performs land management activities. The Land Steward removes exotic species and/or conducts species monitoring, maintains Preserve signage, and kiosks; inspects and maintains Preserve boundaries; and coordinates community volunteers to engage and assist with Preserve educational and stewardship activities as appropriate. The Land Steward may also assist in prescribed burns, burn unit preparation, pre and post burn logistics, maintain fire equipment and travel to assist partners with various prescribed fire activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE
- Supervises no staff, but may help plan and direct preserve work groups, including staff or volunteers.
- May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances.
- Requires considerable physical exertion and/or muscular strain.
- May require long hours in isolated settings.
- Makes day to day decisions as delegated by supervisor.