Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 08/16/18
Applications Due: 08/30/18
Vacancy ID: 58121
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of
TitleForestry Technician 1 (Seasonal)
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Salary GradeHourly
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $16.34 to $16.34 Hourly
Employment Type Part-Time
Appointment Type Temporary
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 32
Workday
From 7:30 AM
To 4 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Warren
Street Address 232 Golf Course Road
City Warrensburg
StateNY
Zip Code12885
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications 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: pathology, entomology, forest biology, silvics, silviculture, forest mensuration, forest protection, 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 Employee will work under the direction of a professional Forester to conduct work on State Forests. Employee may be required to work alone in rough terrain and inclement weather. Work may include: Assistance with timber sales, collection of forest inventory data, boundary line painting and maintenance, maintenance of state land facilities, garbage pickup, trail construction, duties related to organization and record keeping of equipment, signs, trail markers and tree paint, as well as any other duties required for management of State Forests. Employee should be familiar with and able to use the following equipment efficiently: 10 BAF prism, clinometer, tree scale stick and GPS. Required skills include: Tree identification, Tree diameter and height measurement, GPS navigation, GIS data manipulation.
Additional Comments 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, work in remote areas and in adverse weather conditions. Travel may be required. Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.
Position location will be based out of the Warrensburg office, however, may include day travel to other offices within the Region to assist with regional needs. Candidates must possess a valid New York State Driver's License at the time of appointment, or demonstrate their ability to meet the transportation needs of the job.
These are seasonal, hourly appointments ending no later than 3/31/2019. Program needs and funding will determine actual termination date, which may be prior to dates listed in duties description. Actual work schedule, duties, and travel requirements may vary and will be discussed at the interview.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Heath Boomhower
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 (18-456) 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.
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