State Forest Forester I – Trainee (Hybrid/Remote)

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation; City of Albany (NY); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Holiday & Paid Time Off

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Pension from New York State Employees’

Shift & Geographic pay differentials

Affordable Health Care options

Family dental and vision benefits

NYS Deferred Compensation plan

Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College

U.S. Savings Bonds

Descripción de la vacante

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is seeking a Forester 1 to work in the State Forest Section, Central Office, Albany. This role supports forest certification, regional forestry staff, and statewide forest programs, including funding allocation and project implementation across New York State.

The successful candidate will have strong grounding in forest management, silviculture, and timber harvesting, and will engage in contracting, funding procurement, program

Formación

• Forester Trainee 1 requires a bachelor’s or higher degree in ecological forest management, forest biology, forest ecosystem science, forest health, forest resource management, forestry, natural resources planning, or urban forestry.
• Forester Trainee 2 requires a qualifying bachelor’s degree plus either one year of professional forestry experience or a master’s degree in a related field.
• Forester 1 requires a qualifying bachelor’s degree and either two years of forestry experience or a master’s degree plus one year of forestry experience.

Responsabilidades

• Assist by evaluating projects on state forests for funding and developing new opportunities for funding
• Provide support to regions administering state forest programming including timber sales review, planning, recreation, and education
• Assist in the development of state forestry and program guidance
• Assist with processing Temporary Revocable Permits as needed
• Assist with planning and preparation for annual forest certification audits under Forester 2
• Assist with development of Unit Management Plans in consultation with regional staff
• Assist with development of the State Forest Management Strategic Plan in consultation with central office staff
• Communicate with industry groups, loggers, and mill owners
• Other duties as assigned

Conocimientos

Driver's license

Travel flexibility

Educación

Bachelor's degree in ecological forest management or related field

Descripción del empleo

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is seeking a Forester 1 to work in the State Forest Section, Central Office, Albany. This role supports forest certification, regional forestry staff, and statewide forest programs, including funding allocation and project implementation across New York State.

The successful candidate will have strong grounding in forest management, silviculture, and timber harvesting, and will engage in contracting, funding procurement, program