Forester 1 - Commerce / Forestry - Statewide

State of West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading government agency seeks a Forester 1 to perform technical and field duties in forest management. This entry-level position offers on-the-job training in fire prevention, logging operations, and collaboration with various agencies. Candidates must have relevant educational qualifications and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must pass a physical examination within six months.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fire prevention and suppression activities.
• Assist in logger training and support.
• Provide technical assistance to landowners.

Skills

Fire Prevention

Technical Assistance

Education

Associate degree in Forest Technology

Bachelor's degree in Forestry

Job description

Forester 1 - Commerce / Forestry - Statewide

Forester 1 - Commerce / Forestry - Statewide

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Nature of Work

Under direct supervision, performs work at a training level with a focus on technical and field duties in forest management. Will report to the nearest Forestry location. This position provides on-the-job training and experience in core forestry responsibilities, including fire prevention, preparedness, and suppression activities. Duties include delivering fire prevention messages to media, community groups, schools, and individuals; assisting in the recruitment, training, and equipping of forest fire wardens, patrollers, and firefighters; supporting fire suppression coordination; and participating in forest fire investigations.

Additional responsibilities include conducting spot checks and complaint investigations related to logging operations, assisting in logger training and support in accordance with the Logging Sediment Control Act, and providing technical assistance to landowners. The employee will also help prepare stewardship plans and review reports on forest insect and disease issues. Collaboration with other agencies and staff is expected as needed.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Conditions of Employment: As a condition of employment, a background investigation will be conducted. This may include, but is not limited to, a review of criminal records, abuse registries, driving history, employment background, and educational qualifications. Failure to cooperate with the investigation, providing false or incomplete information, or discovery of disqualifying information may result in denial of employment, regardless of the timing of such discovery.

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IMPORTANT: Your eligibility will be based on information provided in your application or on your resume; therefore, make sure your application or resume is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section, or you may attach a detailed resume.

ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified. If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority. If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact that information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel.

Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: [e-mail] or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.

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Minimum Qualifications

Training: Associate degree in a Forest Technology program recognized by the Society of American Foresters OR a Bachelor's degree in a forestry program accredited by the Society of American Foresters.

Special Requirement: Must have a current license as a registered professional forester or a registered forestry technician or in the process of obtaining professional licensure. Must have a valid driver's license.

Must take and pass a physical examination within in the first six months of employment and submit to annual follow-up examinations. Failure to pass the initial examination will result in termination of employment. Failure to pass a subsequent examination may result in reassignment.

Positions must meet the qualifications for and become a Special Natural Resources Police Officer at the earliest opportunity following employment and maintain this commission throughout the period of employment in the position. This requirement may be waived at the discretion of the State Forester.

• Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment***
  
  

State employment offers a variety of benefits. Click HERE to visit the Division of Personnel's Benefits Page.

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This job requires: Associate degree in a Forest Technology program recognized by the Society of American Foresters OR a Bachelor's degree in a forestry program accredited by the Society of American Foresters. Please note: All college/university education must be verified by attaching a copy of an official transcript to your online application or by emailing it to the West Virginia Division of Personnel at [e-mail] Please select how you qualify:

• I have an Associate degree in a Forest Technology program recognized by the Society of American Foresters.
• I have a Bachelor's degree in a forestry program accredited by the Society of American Foresters.
• I do not have a qualifying degree. DO NOT APPLY.
  
  

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This job requires a valid driver's license. Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes, I have a valid driver's license (any state).
• No, I do not have a valid driver's license. DO NOT APPLY.
  
  

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If you have a degree from an accredited college or university, please enter the following information: the degree you earned, the major/field of study, the date on which you graduated, and the school you graduated from. For example: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Concentration in Accounting) 12/09/2023 West Virginia State University If you have successfully completed semester/quarter hours from an accredited college or university, please enter the following information: the number of semester/quarter hours you have earned, the date(s) you attended, and the school(s) you attended. For example: 36 semester hours Spring 2021 through Fall 2021 Marshall University If you have vocational school training or similar, please enter the following information: the number of clock hours or credits earned and/or the certificate(s) or diploma(s) you have earned (including your major/field of study), the date(s) you graduated, and the school(s) you attended. For example: 580 Clock Hours in Arc Welding from Ben Franklin Career Center May 2023 If you have other training, education, certification, and/or licensure that you would like to document (including but not limited to: West Virginia Professional Engineering License, Certified Public Accountant, Comp TIA A+ or Network+ certification, Certified Nursing Assistant, etc.) please enter that information here. If you do not have any of the above training or education, please type "NONE" here. PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU ANSWERED "SOME COLLEGE" OR "TECHNICAL COLLEGE" AS YOUR HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION IN THE PREVIOUS PORTION OF THIS APPLICATION, THEN DO NOT LEAVE THIS AREA BLANK OR TYPE "NONE". IF YOU INDICATED THAT YOU HAVE "SOME COLLEGE" OR "TECHNICAL COLLEGE" , YOU SHOULD ENTER THE NUMBER OF SEMESTER HOURS OR CLOCK HOURS THAT YOU HAVE AND PROVIDE DETAILS OF WHERE YOU WENT TO SCHOOL AND WHEN; OTHERWISE, PLEASE GO BACK AND CHANGE YOUR PREVIOUS ANSWER TO "HIGH SCHOOL".

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Were all of the jobs listed on your online application or resume paid? Please note that compensation may not only be salary or wages; it may also be room and board, gas mileage, etc.

• Yes
• No
  
  

05

If you answered NO to the above question, please list below the names of the employers for which you did not receive compensation. If you answered YES to the above question, please put NONE.

06

Were all of the jobs listed on your application or resume full-time positions? If not, please list your part-time positions below. If all of your jobs were full-time, please enter "Yes".

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We do not accept any of the following documentation. These will not be utilized during the application process. This documentation will not be reviewed or accepted. 1) Unofficial transcripts 2) High School Diplomas/transcripts 3) Unrelated documents not pertaining to the position for which you are applying 4) Any international degree that has not been evaluated by a N.A.C.E.S. (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) approved organization. For more information, please visit: https://www.naces.org/members Please do not attach any of the above documentation to your application, nor send it to the Division of Personnel via email or regular mail. I have read and understand this statement pertaining to my application.

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Confirmation. By submitting my application I confirm and agree that all application statements are correct. I further understand that all my information is subject to verification and any misrepresentation is grounds for permanent disqualification.

• I confirm the above statement.
• Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Government Administration

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