Forester 1

Nature of WorkUnder direct supervision, works at a training level with specialization in the performance of technical and field work. Primary responsibility will be forest management in Monongalia County. Fire prevention, preparedness, and suppression; fire prevention message to media, groups, schools, and individuals; recruits, trains, and checks equipping of forest fire wardens, patrollers, and firefighters; supervises and directs forest fire suppression efforts and investigates forest fires. Conduct spot checks and complaint investigations on logging operations, help in logger training, and in logger assistance regarding the Logging Sediment Control Act. Assist landowners by providing technical assistance and advice, prepares stewardship plans, and checks reports of insect and disease. Help other agencies and employees as needed or required. Performs other duties as requested.As a condition of employment, an inquiry into job-related information will be completed which may include, but is not limited to, criminal records, abuse registry records, driving records, employment history and education and training. Failing to cooperate with this process, providing false or incomplete information, or discovery of disqualifying information will result in denial irrespective of discovered information.ResponsibilitiesForest management in Monongalia CountyFire prevention, preparedness, and suppressionFire prevention messaging to media, groups, schools, and individualsRecruit, train, and check equipment of forest fire wardens, patrollers, and firefightersSupervise and direct forest fire suppression efforts and investigate forest firesConduct spot checks and complaint investigations on logging operationsAssist with logger training and Logging Sediment Control Act complianceProvide technical assistance and advice to landowners, prepare stewardship plans, and check reports of insect and diseaseAssist other agencies and employees as neededPerform other duties as requestedMinimum QualificationsAssociate degree in a Forest Technology program recognized by the Society of American Foresters OR a Bachelor's degree in a forestry program accredited by the Society of American ForestersSpecial RequirementsMust have a current license as a registered professional forester or a registered forestry technician, or be in the process of obtaining professional licensureMust have a valid driver's licensePositions must meet the qualifications for and become a Special Natural Resources Police Officer at the earliest opportunity following employment and maintain this commission throughout the period of employment (may be waived at discretion of the State Forester)Physical ExaminationMust take and pass a physical examination within the first six months of employment and submit to annual follow-up examinations. Failure to pass the initial examination will result in termination of employment. Failure to pass a subsequent examination may result in reassignment.Certification and DocumentationAll college, university, or vocational school education, licensure or certification must be verified by attaching a copy of an official transcript, license, or certificate to your online application. Job duty descriptions of all experience must be included in the Work History section of your online application or be clearly stated on your attached résumé in order for them to be considered as qualifying experience toward the minimum qualifications. Please include details of daily job duties on your online application or résumé.Required Documentation Not AcceptedWe do not accept the following documentation: unofficial transcripts, high school diplomas or transcripts, birth certificates, Social Security cards, driver's licenses, passports. These documents will be removed from your profile if submitted.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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