State of West Virginia
Forester 1 - Commerce - Forestry - Kanawha Co.
State of West Virginia, Charleston, West Virginia, us, 25329
Responsibilities
Under direct supervision, the Forester works at a training level with specialization in the performance of technical and field work. Primary responsibilities include:
Forest management in Kanawha County.
Fire prevention, preparedness, and suppression; delivering fire prevention messages to media, groups, schools, and individuals.
Recruiting, training, and checking equipment for forest fire wardens, patrollers, and firefighters.
Supervising and directing forest fire suppression efforts and investigating forest fires.
Conducting spot checks and complaint investigations on logging operations, assisting in compliance with the Logging Sediment Control Act.
Providing technical assistance to landowners, preparing stewardship plans, and reviewing reports of insect and disease.
Assisting other agencies and employees as needed.
Performing other duties as requested.
Only one position will be filled among the Forester 1, Forester 2, and Forester 3 postings for Kanawha County.
Qualifications
Training:
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 Society of American Foresters.
Special Requirements:
Current license as a registered professional forester or registered forestry technician, or in the process of obtaining professional licensure.
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 become a Special Natural Resources Police Officer at the earliest opportunity following employment and maintain this commission throughout the period of employment. This requirement may be waived at the discretion of the State Forester.
All college, university or vocational school education, licensure or certification must be verified by attaching a copy of an official transcript, license, or certificate to your online application.
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Forest management in Kanawha County.
Fire prevention, preparedness, and suppression; delivering fire prevention messages to media, groups, schools, and individuals.
Recruiting, training, and checking equipment for forest fire wardens, patrollers, and firefighters.
Supervising and directing forest fire suppression efforts and investigating forest fires.
Conducting spot checks and complaint investigations on logging operations, assisting in compliance with the Logging Sediment Control Act.
Providing technical assistance to landowners, preparing stewardship plans, and reviewing reports of insect and disease.
Assisting other agencies and employees as needed.
Performing other duties as requested.
Only one position will be filled among the Forester 1, Forester 2, and Forester 3 postings for Kanawha County.
Qualifications
Training:
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 Society of American Foresters.
Special Requirements:
Current license as a registered professional forester or registered forestry technician, or in the process of obtaining professional licensure.
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 become a Special Natural Resources Police Officer at the earliest opportunity following employment and maintain this commission throughout the period of employment. This requirement may be waived at the discretion of the State Forester.
All college, university or vocational school education, licensure or certification must be verified by attaching a copy of an official transcript, license, or certificate to your online application.
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