Forester I: Lead NY 800k-Acre Forests & Programs

Environmental Conservation, Department of; City of Albany (NY); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The New York Department of Environmental Conservation is hiring a Forester 1 (or Trainee 1/2) to support the Division of Lands and Forests from its Central Office in Albany. The role focuses on forest management across more than 800,000 acres of state forests and involves office-based work with occasional travel.

You will assist with forest certification, regional programs, project funding, timber sales review, and Unit Management Plans, collaborating with staff to maintain sustainable forestry

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in forestry or related field.
• For Forester 1: two years of professional forestry experience OR master's degree plus one year of professional forestry experience.
• Valid driver's license or ability to meet transportation needs of the position.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with forest certification processes.
• Support regional forestry programs.
• Aid in project funding and grant administration.
• Review timber sales.
• Contribute to Unit Management Plans.

Conocimientos

Forest management

Timber harvesting

Project evaluation

Forest certification

Silviculture

Educación

Bachelor's degree in forestry

Descripción del empleo

The New York Department of Environmental Conservation is hiring a Forester 1 (or Trainee 1/2) to support the Division of Lands and Forests from its Central Office in Albany. The role focuses on forest management across more than 800,000 acres of state forests and involves office-based work with occasional travel.

You will assist with forest certification, regional programs, project funding, timber sales review, and Unit Management Plans, collaborating with staff to maintain sustainable forestry