Forest Health Technician
State of South Carolina · Pickens County, SC · 2 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
This is a temporary grant position. Two positions available.
Responsibilities
- Facilitates and conducts surveys for hemlock woolly adelgid and applies management where warranted.
- Records geographic and/or temporal trends of hemlock woolly adelgid.
- Survey for hemlock woolly adelgid and map their occurrence.
- Perform control and/or management of hemlock woolly adelgid.
- Attend events to educate the public on identification and management of hemlock woolly adelgid and other invasive species.
Requirements
- High school diploma and relevant experience (preference for experience with GIS and Excel).
- Criminal background check and alcohol/drug testing are required, including random, post-incident/accident, reasonable suspicion and rehabilitation monitoring per SCFC Drug-Free Workplace policy.
- Must possess a valid driver's license (Class D).
- Position designated as safety sensitive.
Qualifications
- Working knowledge of life sciences (biology, et al.).
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
Skills
- Ability to lift, walk, squat, climb, and carry objects up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in changing environmental conditions.
- Experience with GIS and Excel (preferred).