<html><head></head><body><div style="color:#000; background-color:#fff; font-family:garamond, new york, times, serif;font-size:16px"><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1446224912428_3252"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1446224912428_3291">On Thursday, October 29, 2015 1:09 PM, Piper McDaniel <piper@thewatershedcenter.com> wrote:</span><br></div><div class="qtdSeparateBR"><br><br></div><div class="yahoo_quoted" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1446224912428_3280" style="display: block;"><div style="font-family: garamond, new york, times, serif; font-size: 16px;" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1446224912428_3279"><div style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1446224912428_3278"><br> <div class="y_msg_container" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1446224912428_3277"><div id="yiv3403465513"><div dir="ltr" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1446224912428_3276"><div class="yiv3403465513" style="font-size:12.8px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-bottom:5px;" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1446224912428_3275"><div class="yiv3403465513" style="overflow:hidden;" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1446224912428_3274"><div dir="ltr" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1446224912428_3273">Hello all,<div><br></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1446224912428_3272"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black;" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1446224912428_3271">The Watershed Center is seeking a temporary, part-time Watershed Restoration and Forest Health Program Assistant. Position will be 32 hours per week, last 3-6 months, and pay $15-$17 per hour depending on experience. Work will entail a variety of fieldwork and program support activities, offering a great opportunity for learning as well as exposure to different WRTC projects. </span></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1446224912428_3281"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black;"><br></span></div><div><span style="color:black;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">We are able to fund this position through the Smart Business Resource Center, which has restrictions for eligibility-- the main eligibility requirement specifies that applicants must have been unemployed for 15 of the last 26 weeks, and are not are not employed elsewhere. For a complete list of requirements, see the full job description below or find the attached job post. </span><br></div><div><br></div><div>Because of the additional eligibility requirements, we are seeking help getting the word out about this position-- please share this with those you know who might be interested in a great short-term work opportunity. </div><div><br></div><div>Thank you, </div><div><br></div><div>Piper </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Job Description <br></div><div><br></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1446224912428_3313"><div class="yiv3403465513MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">The Watershed Center is seeking a temporary Watershed Restoration and Forest Health Program Assistant. Position will entail a variety of fieldwork and program support activities. Fieldwork will include stream and forest stand monitoring, data collection, cruising and marking timber, hiking, and vegetation management. Program support will entail data entry and management, cartography, spatial analysis, organizing and facilitating volunteer events, and support with planning and project maintenance.</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Times;"></span></div><div class="yiv3403465513MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Times;"> </span></div><div class="yiv3403465513MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Desired skills/qualifications include:</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Times;"></span></div><div class="yiv3403465513MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Times;"> </span></div><div class="yiv3403465513MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Plant identification, propagation and cultivation experience</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Times;"></span></div><div class="yiv3403465513MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Ability to learn timber cruising and timber marking</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Times;"></span></div><div class="yiv3403465513MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Ability to operate a professional GPS unit</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Times;"></span></div><div class="yiv3403465513MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Computer savvy, knowledge of Excel and Word</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Times;"></span></div><div class="yiv3403465513MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Arc GIS knowledge desired</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Times;"></span></div><div class="yiv3403465513MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Basic understanding of forest and riparian ecosystems</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Times;"></span></div><div class="yiv3403465513MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Ability to learn and use field tools (compass, clinometer, etc.)</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Times;"></span></div><div class="yiv3403465513MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Ability to hike steep terrain and complete physically demanding tasks</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Times;"></span></div><div class="yiv3403465513MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Times;"> </span></div><div class="yiv3403465513MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">This is a temporary position. Hours will be 32 hours per week, and work is expected to last 3-6 months.</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Times;"></span></div><div class="yiv3403465513MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Times;"> </span></div><div class="yiv3403465513MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Pay rate: $15-$17 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.</span></div><div class="yiv3403465513MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"> </span></div><div class="yiv3403465513MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Piper at the Watershed Center by emailing <a rel="nofollow" ymailto="mailto:piper@thewatershedcenter.com" target="_blank" href="mailto:piper@thewatershedcenter.com">piper@thewatershedcenter.com</a> with Program Assistant as the subject line, by mail to P.O. Box 356, Hayfork, CA 96041, or bringing your application to the Watershed Center office at 98 Clinic Ave in Hayfork.</span></div><div class="yiv3403465513MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"> </span></div><div class="yiv3403465513MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Application Deadline: Open until filled</span></div><div class="yiv3403465513MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"> </span></div><div class="yiv3403465513MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Eligibility Requirements:</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Times;"></span></div><div class="yiv3403465513MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Times;"> </span></div><div class="yiv3403465513MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">This position is funded through a Smart Center employment program, and has unique requirements for eligibility. To be eligible for this position you must:</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Times;"></span></div><ul type="disc" style="margin-top:0in;" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1446224912428_3373"><li class="yiv3403465513MsoNormal" style="margin-left:15px;color:black;vertical-align:baseline;" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1446224912428_3374">Be at least 18 years of age.<span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></li><li class="yiv3403465513MsoNormal" style="margin-left:15px;color:black;vertical-align:baseline;" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1446224912428_3372">Meet one of the following criteria:<span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></li></ul><div class="yiv3403465513MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0in;text-indent:49.5pt;vertical-align:baseline;" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1446224912428_3371"><span style="color:black;">a.<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;"> </span></span><span style="color:black;">Have been unemployed 15 out of the previous 26 weeks.</span></div><div class="yiv3403465513MsoNormal" style="margin-left:49.5pt;text-indent:0in;vertical-align:baseline;" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1446224912428_3370"><span style="color:black;">b.<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;"> </span></span><span style="color:black;" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1446224912428_3369">OR have been affected by the drought with a reduction in hours with your current employment.</span></div><div class="yiv3403465513MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0in;text-indent:49.5pt;vertical-align:baseline;" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1446224912428_3368"><span style="color:black;">c.<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;"> </span></span><span style="color:black;">OR have been laid-off from employment due to the drought.</span></div><div class="yiv3403465513MsoNormal" style="margin-left:49.5pt;text-indent:0in;vertical-align:baseline;" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1446224912428_3367"><span style="color:black;">d.<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;"> </span></span><span style="color:black;" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1446224912428_3366">OR reside in a household that has been directed affected by the drought.</span></div><ul type="disc" style="margin-top:0in;" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1446224912428_3364"><li class="yiv3403465513MsoNormal" style="margin-left:15px;color:black;vertical-align:baseline;" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1446224912428_3365">Hold a valid driver’s license.<span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></li><li class="yiv3403465513MsoNormal" style="margin-left:15px;color:black;vertical-align:baseline;" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1446224912428_3363">Be able to successfully pass a drug screening.<span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></li><li class="yiv3403465513MsoNormal" style="margin-left:15px;color:black;vertical-align:baseline;" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1446224912428_3395">Be a resident of Trinity County during your employment.<span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></li></ul><div class="yiv3403465513MsoNormal" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1446224912428_3330"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Times;"><br></span><span style="color:black;" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1446224912428_3329">*If you think you may qualify, but aren’t certain, please contact Piper at the Watershed Center Office <a rel="nofollow" href="">530-628-4206</a> for help determining your eligibility. </span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Times;"></span></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1446224912428_3312"><span style="color:black;"><br></span></div><div class="yiv3403465513"></div></div></div></div></div><div class="yiv3403465513" style="font-size:12.8px;"></div></div></div><br><br></div> </div> </div> </div> </div></body></html>