Forest Carbon Manager
Yurok Tribe
Posted: April 13, 2020
Yurok Tribe
Under the supervision of the Natural Resource Division Lead, and with guidance from the Yurok Tribal Council, the Forest Carbon Project Manager is responsible for managing multiple forest carbon sequestration projects in accordance with California Cap and Trade Program protocols, tribal land management plans and agreements, tribal ordinances, and all other applicable state and federal laws and regulations. The Forest Carbon Project Manager will oversee and supervise all tribal staff, contractors, and consultants necessary to successfully manage and sustain multiple forest carbon sequestration projects. The position will work under the supervision of the Forestry Director to integrate carbon project actions with existing resource plans and agreements, while complimenting and supporting sustained yield management of all tribal forestry resources. Works to integrate forest carbon management with ongoing trust and fee timber harvest rotations, cultural burning programs, and other resource management efforts. This position is responsible is responsible for all forest carbon project planning, development, management, sales, policy, and public relations needed for successful management of tribal forest carbon projects; and serves as primary tribal lead on for carbon offset sales, public policy, and public relations needed for successful management of tribal forest carbon projects.
Location: Klamath
Salary: $60,070.40-$78,378.25
All hiring is subject to the Yurok Tribe’s hiring preference.
For a description of duties, responsibilities, minimum qualifications, education and experience, please visit: http://www.yuroktribe.org/departments/personnel/announcements.htm.