Project Forester II: Forest Management & Fire Response

State of South Carolina; Kingstree (SC); On-site; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Telecommuting options

Job summary

State of South Carolina Forestry Commission seeks a Project Forester II to lead forest management outreach and write management plans supporting sustainable forestland production, clean air and water, wildlife habitat, aesthetics and wildfire prevention.

The role involves assisting landowners, conducting FireWise activities, and representing the agency at local meetings. Location options include Kingstree or Florence, SC with a starting salary visible in the posting.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate degree in forestry from a college or university accredited by the Society of American Foresters and three (3) years of direct forestry experience with the SC Forestry Commission.
• Required to be SC Registered Forester.
• Must pass the initial physical fitness test of walking two (2) miles in 30 minutes carrying a 25 lb pack or meet the agency's physical fitness program requirements.
• Must obtain firefighter registration with the Office of State Fire Marshal.
• Criminal background check.
• Drug and alcohol test are required.
• Must possess a valid Driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provides forest management assistance and outreach to landowners and the general public to promote active management of forestland and mitigate wildfire risk.
• Writes forest management plans to produce multiple benefits including sustainable production, clean air and water, wildlife habitat, aesthetics and wildfire prevention.
• Administers cost-share programs and prepares reports.
• Assists landowners with implementation of forestry practices.
• Performs insect and disease activities.
• Represents agency at local meetings.
• Responds to wildfires both in-state and out-of-state through Southeast Compact requests and western wildfire assignments.
• Participates in FireWise activities to include conducting wildfire risk assessments for at-risk communities in the wildland urban interface and other wildfire prevention events.
• Responds to non-wildfire disasters, and participates in wildfire and disaster-related exercises as directed.
• Assists in basic wildfire investigations, burn site inspections, participates in incident management activities on large fire events.
• Supports Sector Fire Management Officers on fire suppression activities.
• Participates in opportunities for professional growth as directed such as working with specialty foresters and participating in and/or conducting training as directed to include wildland fire training (i.e. fireline refresher).
• Serves as acting Unit Forester or Sector Fire Management Officer when needed.
• Provides landowner services such as prescribed burning and timber marking in project area and elsewhere as directed.
• Participates in activities and/or projects in support of agency’s mission and performs other duties as required.
• Position has optional work locations in Kingstree and Florence.

Skills

Strong communication

Public outreach

Emergency response

Education

Forestry degree (BSc/MSc/PhD)

Job description

State of South Carolina Forestry Commission seeks a Project Forester II to lead forest management outreach and write management plans supporting sustainable forestland production, clean air and water, wildlife habitat, aesthetics and wildfire prevention.

The role involves assisting landowners, conducting FireWise activities, and representing the agency at local meetings. Location options include Kingstree or Florence, SC with a starting salary visible in the posting.