Forester III: Fire Prevention & Field Management

State-of-West-Virgini; West Virginia; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

State of West Virginia is seeking a trainee Forester to perform field forestry duties under direct supervision, focusing on Morgan, Berkeley and Jefferson Counties.

Responsibilities include fire prevention, preparedness, and suppression; recruiting and training forest fire wardens and firefighters; supervising suppression efforts; and assisting landowners with stewardship plans while meeting licensure and medical exam requirements.

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 SAF.
• Three years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in forestry.
• Must have current license as a registered professional forester or a registered forestry technician or be in the process of obtaining licensure.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must take and pass a physical examination within the first six months of employment and submit to annual follow-up examinations.
• Positions must meet the qualifications for and become a Special Natural Resources Police Officer and maintain this commission throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform forest management in Morgan, Berkeley, and Jefferson Counties.
• Fire prevention, preparedness, and suppression; deliver fire prevention messages to media, groups, schools, and individuals.
• Recruit, train and check equipping of forest fire wardens, patrollers, and firefighters.
• Supervise and directs forest fire suppression efforts and investigates forest fires.
• Conduct spot checks and complaint investigations on logging operations; assist in logger training and logger assistance regarding sediment control act.
• Assist landowners by providing technical advice and assistance, prepares stewardship plans, and checks reports of insect and disease.
• Help other agencies and employees as required.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Education

Associate degree in a Forest Technology program recognized by SAF

Bachelor's degree in forestry program accredited by SAF

Job description

State of West Virginia is seeking a trainee Forester to perform field forestry duties under direct supervision, focusing on Morgan, Berkeley and Jefferson Counties.

Responsibilities include fire prevention, preparedness, and suppression; recruiting and training forest fire wardens and firefighters; supervising suppression efforts; and assisting landowners with stewardship plans while meeting licensure and medical exam requirements.