AREA FORESTER - 06302026-78882

Overview

Under general supervision, is responsible for professional forestry and/or fire management work of considerable difficulty in planning, directing, and administering forestry programs; and performs related work as required.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in forestry or similar natural resource curriculum that includes dendrology, forest measurements, silviculture, and forest management and experience equivalent to two years of professional forestry, wildlife, natural resources, or any other related work.
• Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must: Possess and maintain a valid vehicle operator's license in some positions; Possess and maintain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification in some positions; Pass a physical fitness test for participation in wildland and prescribed fire activities in some positions.

Examination Method

Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.

Responsibilities

• Supervises subordinates by conducting performance evaluations, time management and schedules daily activities, such as fire prevention activities, facility maintenance, forestry programs, state forest activities, and vendor services.
• Develops and interprets forest management plan information defining site index, basal area, soil information, and other variables to help make sound forest management decisions.
• Interprets and communicates regulations to government agencies and citizens regarding state forest rules and burning law regulations to increase compliance and understanding.
• May assist urban and community partners in developing urban forest management plans, provide technical assistance for urban forest health concerns, and facilitate urban forestry incentive programs.
• May assist in wildland fire response, prescribed fire application, and all-hazard incidents.
• Collects and analyzes forest inventory data such as tree/site data, landowner information, invasive/exotic species, and pathogen information.
• Conducts timber sale administration activities and ensures all state polices are adhered to while disposing of state property.
• Maintains logging activities and performs water quality checks on public and private land.
• Ensures compliance with best management practices and other agencies rules and regulations.
• Facilitates resolution regarding water quality complaints.
• Uses GIS software to analyze and interpret spatial data to inform forest management decisions, develops mapping products, create forest management plans, and manage data for reporting.
• Attends required training, obtains, and maintains required certifications such as safety, firefighting, and pesticide application.

Competencies (KSA's)

• Action Oriented
• Interpersonal
• Manages Conflict
• Nimble Learning
• Tech Savvy

Knowledges

• Biology
• Communications and Media
• Geography
• Public Safety and Security

Skills

• Active Learning and Listening
• Cordination
• Monitoring
• Science
• Time Management

Abilities

• Depth Perception
• Far Vision
• Number Facility
• Reaction Time

Tools & Equipment

• Computer and Phone
• Vehicle
• Forestry Tools
• Fireline Equipment
• GIS/Survey Equipment