Land Management Facilitator

Introduction:

We are a leading, national consulting firm that provides compassionate, full-spectrum emergency management services including planning and preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation services to the public and private sectors before, during and after a natural disaster or catastrophic event. Our mission is to provide compassionate consulting services to local, state, federal, and industry clients, active in disaster response, recovery, and preparedness. We will be on time, on target, and on budget with the services aligned to the evolving threats and hazards facing our nation.

The position will be guided by ACDC’s Corporate Values Platform in all activities.

Position Summary:

Job Title: Land Management Facilitator Full Time or Part Time: PRN (FT/PT) Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-exempt Temporary/Seasonal/Regular: Temporary/As Needed (expected 6-8 month assignment) Hourly/Salary: Hourly Compensation: $40-45/hour Travel/Location: Onsite in the Asheville, NC area and remote as needed, up to 100% of the time. Candidates local to the Asheville, NC area are preferred.

Mission of Role/Position Summary:

The Land Management Facilitator will work with local entities to facilitate community meetings, coordinate communications between various local, state and federal organizations, and engage with community groups and others that utilize the resources.

Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:

Support and assist in facilitation of the mission-oriented business functions of the US Forest Service including:

Restoring resilient landscapes Increasing the number of fire-adapted communities Providing safe and efficient wildfire response Fuels management Managing wildland fires Creating organizational resiliency

• Assessing risk and human factors

Managing aviation assets Long-term strategy formulation Improving tactical operations Providing support to non-fire emergency management activities

• Building partnerships

Managing workforce issues Smoke and air quality management

• Assisting with international fire management
• Performing research, training

Public policy and budget management

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong communication, negotiation, and public presentation skills. An awareness and sensitivity to different cultures and the ability to integrate with local communities to build trust and ensure inclusive outreach efforts. Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Skill in collecting, managing, and documenting data accurately, including using databases and preparing detailed reports.

In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental laws, regulations, policies, land acquisition laws, and zoning/planning regulations. Familiarity with sustainable land stewardship practices, habitat restoration techniques, erosion control, and soil and water conservation measures. Knowledge of project management principles, budget administration, grant proposal writing, and contract negotiation.

Understanding of property records management, real estate principles, land rights (including mineral rights), and legal instruments like easements and deeds.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

May have lead responsibilities within projects or small teams depending on function with senior level support.

Expected Hours of Work:

• Schedule may vary. Work on evenings and weekends may be required. Dependability and punctuality are paramount.

Travel Requirements:

Up to 100% travel is expected for this position. Must be willing to travel and deploy to client sites for extended periods of time.

Physical Demands:

Mobility required on-site with clients. Sitting or standing for hours at a time. Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time if needed. Ability to manipulate up to 35 lbs. repetitively throughout the day and as needed.

Working Environment:

Emergency management personnel may work in an office or home environment or be deployed to the field which may require working outdoors in adverse weather conditions. Work may be on-site with clients ex: EOC, hospital, debris sites or local government buildings. All AC Disaster Consulting (ACDC) positions are remote work site positions with the home location agreed upon at time of hire.

If the remote work site locations change, ACDC Human Resources must be made aware, and leadership needs to approve any site changes for business registration and payroll tax purposes.

Experience/Education Required:

A bachelor's degree in natural resource management, environmental science, forestry, community development, or a related field is required. 3-4 years of experience in community outreach, natural resource management, project management, or working with diverse stakeholders. 5-6 years of experience using knowledge of forestry operations, local ecology, conservation practices (e.g., prescribed burning, invasive species control), and environmental regulations.

3-4 years of experience using tools and technology such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software for mapping and data analysis, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) for navigation, and environmental monitoring equipment. 3-4 years of experience in fieldwork, including walking on uneven terrain and operating field equipment/vehicles.

Experience/Education Preferred:

A higher degree in natural resource management, environmental science, forestry, community development, or a related field is preferred. 5+ years of experience in community outreach, natural resource management, project management, or working with diverse stakeholders is valuable. 7+ years of experience using knowledge of forestry operations, local ecology, conservation practices (e.g., prescribed burning, invasive species control), and environmental regulations.

5+ years of experience using tools and technology such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software for mapping and data analysis, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) for navigation, and environmental monitoring equipment. 5+ years of experience in fieldwork, including walking on uneven terrain and operating field equipment/vehicles.

Local (within reasonable daily commuting distance) to the Asheville, NC area.

Additional Qualifications:

Must be 18 years of age or older. Eligibility to work in the United States without employer sponsored visa is required. We are not able to employ those located outside of the US. Must pass company and any applicable client background check and reference check upon offer of employment. Temporary positions are not benefits eligible except where required by law.

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