Forestry Inventory Assistant

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Abingdon (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a Forestry Inventory Assistant in the Western Office Abingdon. The role involves assisting with relocation and mensuration of inventory plots and taking measurements for forest condition mapping.

A state vehicle is used by Crew Leader and occasional overnight travel is required. Minimum qualifications include enrollment in forestry or related programs or equivalent field experience, with knowledge of forest mensuration techniques.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a forestry, natural resource conservation, environmental resources or a related program leading to an Associate’s, bachelor’s or master’s degree; or equivalent field experience.
• Technical knowledge of forestry, dendrology, forest mensuration techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist Crew Leader in relocation and mensuration of inventory plots.
• Take accurate measurements of diameter, height, tree condition, azimuths and distances for mapping.
• Work in hazardous terrain and various weather conditions; interact with landowners and public land managers.

Skills

Field measurement skills

Forestry/dendrology knowledge

Education

Forestry or natural resources degree program enrollment

Tools

GPS unit

Job description

Job Title

Forestry Inventory Assistant

Hiring Range

$16.00 an hour

Agency

Department of Forestry

Location

Western Office Abingdon

Agency Website

www.dof.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type

General Public - G

Job Duties

Employee assists Crew Leader in the re-location and mensuration of inventory plots. The inventory plots are part of a network of plots to assess the condition of the Commonwealth’s forests. Duties involve making accurate measurements of diameter, height, tree condition, as well as azimuths and distances for mapping purposes.
Equipment used and provided include: diameter tape, compass, clinometer, logger’s tape, scribe, increment borer, data recorder, and GPS unit. Duties require working under variety of hazardous terrain and weather conditions, including inclement weather, slopes, heavy brush and swamps. Work involves interacting with private landowners and public land managers. Knowledge of portable data recorders and GPS units preferred but not required. Crew Leader (not assistant) is providing a state vehicle. Valid driver’s license required. Some overnight travel required (compensated). The position provides no health or retirement benefits, other than FICA.

Minimum Qualifications

Enrolled in a forestry, natural resource conservation, environmental resources or a related program leading to an Associate’s, bachelor’s or master’s degree program; or equivalent field experience required. Technical experience and in-depth knowledge of the science related to forestry, dendrology, forest mensuration techniques.

Additional Considerations

n/a

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Selected candidate is required to pass a criminal background check and a drug test.
Must be able to meet minimal physical requirement. May, at times, be called upon to assist with wildfire management
The Virginia Department of Forestry is an Emergency Response agency, as such, all employees may be required to provide support during emergency situations; this may include nights, weekends or holidays as the need arises.

Contact Information

Name: Kristina Estep

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.