Review Vacancy
AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of
TitleForestry Technician 1 (Seasonal) 4 Positions
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $15.40 to $15.40 Hourly
Minimum Qualifications 1. 30 semester college credit hours, including or supplemented by 12 semester credit hours in forestry, which must include at least one course in three or more of the following areas: forest biology, silviculture, forest mensuration, forest protection, forest soils, dendrology, botany and land surveying.
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2. One year of diversified, technical forestry experience in two or more of the following areas: forest management, including sale and removal of timber products, nursery management, including the transplanting of tree or shrub seedlings; forest pest management, including control of diseases and insect pests
Duties Description Conduct ground surveys for SPB (Southern Pine Beetle), collect stand data, verify infestations mapped from the air and prioritize infestations for suppression.
Suppress SPB infestations by cutting infested pitch pine trees.
Assist in monitoring efforts using Lindgren funnel traps and other applicable methods.
Provide outreach to the general public and local government officials on SPB and DEC’s efforts to mitigate its impacts.
Assist in the collection of research data to further the operational capabilities of DEC’s suppression efforts. Research assistance includes: collecting bark cores, documenting pitch pine color change, collecting suppressed stand characteristics, documenting SPB mortality caused by suppression cutting, and characterizing infestation expansion rates.
Additional Comments This is a temporary appointment with a duration through 12/31/16.
Actual work schedule and duties may vary and will be discussed at interview.
Unique Job Requirements:
This position will require the use and maintenance of a chainsaw. The appointed candidate will attend Game of Logging Level 1 and Level 2 courses. Prior chainsaw experience preferred.
The position will require the ability to tow trailers and operate off road vehicles.
The position requires heavy lifting. The employee must be in good physical shape and able to lift more than 50 pounds.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address personnel@dec.ny.gov
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Notes on ApplyingEMAIL OR MAIL YOUR RESUME AND A COMPLETED EMPLOMENT APPLICATION Form # S1000 (http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/administration_pdf/empapppart1s1000.pdf) TO THE ABOVE. BE SURE TO INCLUDE (LAF 16-9) ON YOUR RESUME AND APPLICATION OR THEY MAY NOT BE ACCEPTED. ALSO INCLUDE A COPY OF YOUR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS WITH THE APPLICATION, ALONG WITH AN EXPLANATION OF HOW YOU MEET THE MINUMUM QUALIFICATONS OF THE POSITION. UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS ARE ACCEPTABLE.