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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 06/03/21

Applications Due06/17/21

Vacancy ID87449

NY HELPNo

AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of

TitleForestry Technician 1 (Seasonal)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $17 to $17 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Part-time Percent 100%

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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

County Steuben

Street Address 7291 Coon Road

City Bath

StateNY

Zip Code14810

Minimum Qualifications Thirty (30) semester credit hours, including twelve (12) semester credit hours in forestry, which must include at least one course in three or more of the following areas: botany, dendrology, forest biology, forest ecology, forest ecosystem management, forest entomology, forest health, forest mensuration, forest pathology, forest protection, forest soils, general soils, geographic information systems, land surveying, and silviculture OR One (1) year of technical forestry experience in one (1) 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.
Experience with data collectors, GIS programs, forests of South Central NY and forest health is preferred.

Duties Description Work will be primarily on State Forests. The incumbent will be required to complete forest inventory projects, oversee timber harvesting operations, preform timber marking for forest product sales, conduct GIS data collection and mapping, perform boundary line maintenance, and assist with prescribed fire, if qualified. Will be required to carry equipment over rough terrain while performing fieldwork.

Additional Comments Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position. Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain and 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 40 pounds.

This is an hourly position funded through 3/31/22, with a possibility of continuing after that date. Program needs and funding will determine actual termination date which may be prior to date indicated. 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.

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 email/mail your resume to the above. Be sure to include Posting #21-191 on your resume and also in the subject line of your email or it may not be accepted. You must submit a copy of your college transcript of qualifying courses with your resume. An unofficial copy is acceptable.

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