Forester 2

West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia is seeking a trainee-level professional in forest management with responsibilities across Morgan, Berkeley, and Jefferson Counties. Primary duties include forest management, fire prevention and suppression, and communicating prevention messages to diverse audiences.

The role also involves recruiting and training wardens, inspecting logging operations, and assisting landowners with stewardship planning.

Qualifications

• 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.
• One year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in the field of forestry.

Responsibilities

• Manage forest operations in Morgan, Berkeley, and Jefferson Counties.
• Oversee fire prevention, preparedness, and suppression activities and communicate prevention messages to media, groups, schools, and individuals.
• Recruit, train, and check equipping of forest fire wardens, patrollers, and firefighters; supervise suppression efforts.
• Conduct spot checks and investigations on logging operations; assist logger training and logger compliance with the Logging Sediment Control Act.
• Provide technical assistance to landowners; develop stewardship plans; review insect and disease reports.
• Coordinate with other agencies and employees; perform other duties as required.

Education

Associate degree in a Forest Technology program recognized by the SAF

Bachelor's degree in a forestry program accredited by SAF

Job description

Posting Number: FOR2500044 PSA

Under direct supervision, works at a training level with specialization in the performance of technical and field work. Primary responsibility will be forest management in the areas of Morgan, Berkeley, and Jefferson Counties. Fire prevention, preparedness, and suppression; fire prevention message to media, groups, schools, and individuals; recruits, trains, and checks equipping of forest fire wardens, patrollers, and firefighters; supervises and directs forest fire suppression efforts and investigates forest fires. Conduct spot checks and complaint investigations on logging operations, help in logger training, and in logger assistance regarding the Logging Sediment Control Act. Assist landowners by providing technical assistance and advice, prepares stewardship plans, and checks reports of insect and disease. Help other agencies and employees as needed or required. Performs other duties as requested. As a condition of employment, an inquiry into job-related information will be completed, which may include, but is not limited to, criminal records, abuse registry records, driving records, employment history, education and training. Failing to cooperate with this process, providing false or incomplete information, or discovery of disqualifying information will result in denial irrespective of then discovered.

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.

Experience

One year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in the field of forestry.

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.