State Lands Forester II

About the role

The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation (FPR) is recruiting for a State Lands Forester in the Barre District. This position involves managing a diverse range of public lands, focusing on forest resource management, recreation, wildlife habitat management, and related duties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forest resource inventory, assessment, and management, including timber sale preparation and administration
• Implement forest road maintenance and rehabilitation projects
• Conduct invasive plant management, timber stand improvement, and habitat management projects
• Contribute to long-range management planning and recreation project planning and management in the district
• Develop and oversee contracts and provide day-to-day direction to seasonal staff

Requirements

• Applicable and transferrable knowledge or skills in forestry, forest management, forest ecology, forest-based recreation, GIS, effective communication, project management, and developing strong working relationships
• Willingness to travel within the state and use a personal vehicle
• Ability to operate a chainsaw and obtain a Vermont Pesticide Applicator's License (Category 2)
• Current State of Vermont Forester License required for this position

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in forestry, natural resources, biological or earth science, or wildlife management AND two (2) years or more of experience in forestry, natural resources management, biological or earth science, wildlife management or an environmental field
• Bachelor's degree or higher in forestry, natural resources, biological or earth science, or wildlife management AND one (1) year or more of experience in forestry, natural resources management, biological or earth science, wildlife management or an environmental field
• One (1) year or more as Forestry Professional I with the State of Vermont
• Licensed as forester by the State of Vermont

Skills

Applicable and transferrable knowledge or skills in forestry, forest management, forest ecology, forest-based recreation, GIS, effective communication, project management, and developing strong working relationships.

Benefits

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Pay

As a State employee, you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Schedule

Details on the schedule are not specified in the job posting.