Forestry and Fuels Technician I

Prefer an Associate Degree in Natural Resources or related field with one-year experience and/or training related to Forestry, management, or High School Education or Equivalent and three years' experience in the area of Forestry, Fire, or Fuels Management required.

Responsibilities

• Implements all aspects of the Ruidoso Forestry Program under supervision of the Director of Forestry.
• Implements Forestry projects, programs, policies, and ordinances to serve the Village, citizens, and visitors in the areas of forest and forest fuels management.
• Implements projects, programs, policies, and ordinances in regards to Forestry compliance.

Requirements

• Ability to maintain physical condition and stamina appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Frequent walking 3 to 5 miles while surveying or marking trees, walking and working in mountainous terrain, on steep slopes with uneven footing stepping over large rocks, downed trees etc.
• Occasionally cut trees up to 16 inches DBH.
• Ability to drive, occasionally long distances and in inclement weather with hazardous driving conditions.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Natural Resources or related field with one-year experience and/or training related to Forestry, management, or High School Education or Equivalent and three years' experience in the area of Forestry, Fire, or Fuels Management required.

Skills

• Knowledge of resource materials and references available to effectively execute the duties of the position.
• Understanding and interpreting forest contracts, ordinances, regulations, standards and guidelines.
• Using computers, possess and demonstrate ability in operations of Microsoft Windows environment, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Public speaking.
• Communication in person, in writing, and by phone.
• Establish and maintain routine working relationships with the public and employees.
• Negotiate and diffuse difficult situations.

Benefits

The Village of Ruidoso offers a complete benefit package to full-time employees, including health, dental, and vision insurance. The Village of Ruidoso belongs to the Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) and provides paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. The Village of Ruidoso also offers several additional voluntary insurance benefits and deferred compensation plans.