Forest Worker

Sainthelena; Jamestown (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

St Helena Public Service seeks a Forest Worker to support field operations in the silviculture team. You will perform manual forestry tasks including land clearing, planting, thinning, pruning, fencing and harvesting sawlogs, firewood, and fence posts under the line manager’s guidance.

You will also collect seeds/seedlings and assist with nursery activities, contributing to maintenance of forest resources on St Helena. Applicants from across the community are welcome.

Qualifications

• Experience in manual forestry tasks preferred.
• Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform land clearing, control of invasive plant species, ground preparation, planting, thinning, pruning, fencing, cleaning, and harvesting of sawlogs, firewood, and fence posts as directed by the line manager.
• Collect tree seeds and seedlings when required and participate in nursery activities.
• Support field work within the silviculture team and assist with routine forestry tasks.

Skills

Manual labor

Forestry knowledge

Planting

Seed collection

Job description

The Forestry Section is looking to recruit a Forest Worker to provide support for field work within the silviculture team. The role involves performing manual forestry tasks, which encompass land clearing, control of invasive and alien plant species, ground preparation, planting, thinning, pruning, fencing, cleaning, and the harvesting of sawlogs, firewood, and fence posts, as specified by the relevant line manager. The role also includes the collection of tree seeds and seedlings when necessary and also nursery related activities. Contact us for information and a discussion.

The St Helena Public Service welcomes all applications from across our whole community, including our St Helenian diaspora wishing to return to St Helena. If you are a St Helenian currently living and working overseas, please contact us at [e-mail] to discuss how we can support you. SHG positively accepts applications from all members of the community, regardless of age, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief and will consider all applications on the basis of merit assessed against the role profile and person specification. All appointments are subject to the successful candidate providing satisfactory clearances, which include a medical check, vetting / DBS clearance and references. SHG reserves the right to have information provided on or with the application independently verified. Benefits are subject to change and may vary according to role.