Operations and Logistics Technician

Position Details

Position Information

Position
Operations and Logistics Technician

Full Time/Part Time
Part Time

Job Type
Term Appointment

Position Summary

The Forest & Watershed Restoration Institute at New Mexico Highlands University seeks a part-time, skilled Operations & Logistics Technician to assist with various field- and office-based tasks. Primary responsibilities will include assisting with logistics at post-fire restoration workshops; inventorying, maintaining, and coordinating use of various tools and equipment; and providing training for staff in outdoor safety, first aid and safe use of equipment. The successful candidate will demonstrate experience in field-based ecological restoration including post-fire restoration, forest operations, monitoring, or other backcountry work; the ability to provide safety instruction to diverse audiences; and experience operating, maintaining and repairing tools and equipment. This is a temporary/seasonal position that works closely with the FWRI’s field-based programs. We welcome candidates who can work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate condition and maintenance/repair needs of NMFWRI tools and equipment as needed
• Provide repair and maintenance for NMFWRI tools and equipment (such as diameter tapes, chainsaws, and hand tools) as needed
• Perform inventory of NMFWRI equipment using WASP AssetCloud and Excel
• Provide training for staff on safe operation and use of NMFWRI hand tools and equipment
• Research tools and equipment best suited for various field-based program needs with Program Managers
• Improve safety of NMFWRI field operations by working with programs to build confidence in NMFWRI safety equipment and protocols, troubleshooting common problems, emergency field repair, and recognizing situations that require outside assistance
• Produce documentation (such as handouts or videos) for safety and equipment trainings
• Conduct and participate in training in coordination with NMFWRI staff, partners, and stakeholders
• Assist in post-fire workshops – engage directly with landowners in HPCC burn scar; identify and prepare field sites and locations; assess sites for suitability for workshops/trainings/service projects; manage logistics for tools needed for hands-on work
• Establish a system for loaning tools; and a check-in/check-out system
• Share in the responsibility of maintaining safe, clean and efficient facilities
• Maintain regular attendance and clear communication with supervisors and colleagues in office, field, and online working environments.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors

Minimum Job Requirements

Education:
• High School Diploma or GED
• Wilderness first aid or higher certification

Experience:
• At least 2 years of experience providing safety training and instruction to a variety of audiences
• At least 2 years of equipment maintenance and repair experience
• Experience in safety and equipment needs of remote/backcountry work such as off-road driving, camping, monitoring fieldwork, restoration activities
• Familiarity with safety and equipment needs in ecological restoration, forestry, ecology, environmental science, and natural resources management or a closely related field

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience providing safety training and instruction to a variety of audiences
• At least 5 years of equipment maintenance and repair experience
• Wilderness First Responder or higher training
• BS in natural resource field

Special Conditions for Eligibility

• Must maintain a valid state-issued Driver’s License and updated Defensive Driving Certificate.
• Must be willing to occasionally work weekends, evenings, and odd hours, as required
• Must be willing to travel, at times to remote locations
• Continued employment is contingent on grant funding

NMHU has implemented a mandatory COVID -19 Vaccine requirement for students and employees. For detained information, visit Coronavirus(Covid-19) Information-New Mexico Highlands University ( NMHU .edu).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of ecological restoration and measurement techniques
• Basic knowledge of crew management and safety protocols
• Knowledge of basic forestry, vegetation management, and ecological science concepts
• Skill and technical expertise in the use of tools and equipment, and in safety and logistics
• Strong communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft office
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Adaptability and creativity
• Good self-care and ability to handle stress
• Effective time management skills and ability to achieve goals and independently undertake tasks with minimal of direct supervision
• Ability to work as a member of team with diverse skills and backgrounds
• Ability to communicate both orally and in written form

Physical Demands

• Sitting: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frequently
• Standing: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frequently
• Walking:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frequently
• Bending:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Occasionally
• Squatting:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Occasionally
• Climbing:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Occasionally
• Kneeling:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Occasionally
• Lifting up to 20 pounds:. . . . . . . . . . . . . Occasionally
• Lifting greater than 20 pounds:. . . . . . . Occasionally

Working Environment

Work is performed in field sites around New Mexico and in an office on the campus of a regional public university. When working outdoors, there will be exposure to outdoor climate, dust, wind, rain, snow, heat, cold, and low or limited visibility (night).

The mission of the FWRI is to promote practices that advance adaptive management, reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire and improve ecosystem function. The Operations and Logistics Technician will work with a staff with expertise in monitoring, geospatial information systems, collaboration, operations, outreach and ecological restoration. The FWRI is one of three Southwest Ecological Restoration Institutes ( SWERI ), with partner institutes in Arizona and Colorado, and collaborates in the Forest Restoration Triangle ( FORT ) with the NMHU Forestry Department, the only SAF -accredited forestry department in New Mexico, and with the New Mexico State University John T. Harrington Lab in Mora, NM.

The FWRI is located on the campus of Highlands University in historic Las Vegas, NM. Highlands University, a Hispanic Serving Institution, offers a comprehensive education to a diverse student body, and Highlands faculty are actively involved in research, service and outreach. Las Vegas is located at the foot of the picturesque Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and offers small-town charm, a healthy environment and abundant year-round outdoor recreation opportunities in nearby national forests, state parks, and wildlife refuges. Santa Fe, New Mexico’s capital, is an easy 60-minute drive to the west, and Taos and Albuquerque can be reached in less than two hours.

Pay Rate
25.33/hour

Work Location/Campus Center
Las Vegas, NM Campus

EEO Statement

New Mexico Highlands University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We are committed to the University values of diversity, accessibility, excellence, and responsiveness.

For disabled access or services call 505-454-3242 or email hr@nmhu.edu

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Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
AS716P

Open Date
03/20/2023

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

Applicants must submit 1) a letter of interest, detailing compliance with minimum and preferred job requirements and describing work experience and suitability for this position; 2) a CV or resume; 3) the names and contact information for three (3) professional references; 4) unofficial transcripts for all higher education completed or in progress. In addition, applicants must complete the NMHU Employment Application.

Candidates who are invited for interviews will be required to submit official transcripts, if applicable. References will be contacted in conjunction with interviews.

To apply, go to https://nmhu.peopleadmin.com/ and click on the “Staff” link, then on the link for this position. Submit all materials through this website.

For disabled access or services, call (505) 454-3242 or email hr@nmhu.edu.

New Mexico Highlands University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We are committed to the University values of diversity, accessibility, excellence, and responsiveness.

Visit this link for more information regarding affirmative action and equal opportunity: https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

NMHU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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