Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of

TitleForestry Technician 1 (Seasonal)

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $16.02 to $16.02 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Cattaraugus

Street Address 182 East Union Street, Suite 3

City Allegany

StateNY

Zip Code14706

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications 30 semester college credit hours, including or supplemented by 12 credit hours in forestry, which must include at least one course in three or more of the following areas: pathology, entomology, forest biology, silviculture, forest mensuration, forest soils, dendrology, botany or land surveying

OR

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 Assist Real Property Land Surveyors with Bureau of Wildlife survey requests to re-establish boundary lines and corners on Regional Wildlife Management Areas. Incumbent will be required to work in rough terrain and carry field equipment.

Essential Skills include: skill in GPS and GIS data manipulation and experience and training in surveying.

Additional Comments Survey experience and/or training preferred. Must have valid driver's license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position. Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain and/or work in remote areas. Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions. Travel may be required. Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.

This is a temporary position with a duration of 4/1/18 through 9/30/18.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Karen Price

Telephone 518-402-9273

Fax 518-402-9038

Email Address PostingResponses@dec.ny.gov

Address

Street 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12233

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease include (18-126) on your resume and application, or they may not be accepted. Also include a copy of your college transcripts with the application. Include an explanation of how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.