WV Departments of Health, Health Facilities, and Human Services
Forester 2 - Commerce - Forestry - Kanawha Co.
WV Departments of Health, Health Facilities, and Human Services, Charleston, West Virginia, United States
Forester 2 - Commerce - Forestry - Kanawha Co.
Forester 2 - Kanawha County
Under general supervision, works at a training level with specialization in the performance of technical and field work. Primary responsibility will be forest management in Lincoln County. Fire prevention, preparedness, and suppression; fire prevention message to media, groups, schools, and individuals; recruits, trains, and checks equipping of forest fire wardens, patrollers, and firefighters; supervises and directs forest fire suppression efforts and investigates forest fires.
Conducts spot checks and complaint investigations on logging operations, helps in logger training, and in logger assistance in regard to the Logging Sediment Control Act. Assists landowners by providing technical assistance and advice, prepares stewardship plans, and checks reports of insect and disease. Provides assistance to other agencies and employees as needed or required. Performs other duties as requested.
A background check will be conducted. Failure to cooperate, provide false or incomplete information, or the discovery of disqualifying information will result in denial of employment.
Minimum 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.
Experience:
One year of full‑time or equivalent part‑time paid experience in the field of forestry.
Special Requirements:
Must have a current license as a registered professional forester or a registered forestry technician or be in the process of obtaining professional licensure. Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must pass a physical examination within the first six months of employment and submit to annual follow‑up examinations. Failure to pass the initial examination will result in termination of employment; failure to pass a subsequent examination may result in reassignment.
Positions must meet the qualifications for and become a Special Natural Resources Police Officer at the earliest opportunity following employment and maintain this commission throughout the period of employment in the position. This requirement may be waived at the discretion of the State Forester.
Application Information One position will be filled using one of these three postings: Forester 1 (FOR250018), Forester 2 (FOR2500023), or Forester 3 (FOR250018).
Only one position will be filled using one of these three postings.
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Under general supervision, works at a training level with specialization in the performance of technical and field work. Primary responsibility will be forest management in Lincoln County. Fire prevention, preparedness, and suppression; fire prevention message to media, groups, schools, and individuals; recruits, trains, and checks equipping of forest fire wardens, patrollers, and firefighters; supervises and directs forest fire suppression efforts and investigates forest fires.
Conducts spot checks and complaint investigations on logging operations, helps in logger training, and in logger assistance in regard to the Logging Sediment Control Act. Assists landowners by providing technical assistance and advice, prepares stewardship plans, and checks reports of insect and disease. Provides assistance to other agencies and employees as needed or required. Performs other duties as requested.
A background check will be conducted. Failure to cooperate, provide false or incomplete information, or the discovery of disqualifying information will result in denial of employment.
Minimum 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.
Experience:
One year of full‑time or equivalent part‑time paid experience in the field of forestry.
Special Requirements:
Must have a current license as a registered professional forester or a registered forestry technician or be in the process of obtaining professional licensure. Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must pass a physical examination within the first six months of employment and submit to annual follow‑up examinations. Failure to pass the initial examination will result in termination of employment; failure to pass a subsequent examination may result in reassignment.
Positions must meet the qualifications for and become a Special Natural Resources Police Officer at the earliest opportunity following employment and maintain this commission throughout the period of employment in the position. This requirement may be waived at the discretion of the State Forester.
Application Information One position will be filled using one of these three postings: Forester 1 (FOR250018), Forester 2 (FOR2500023), or Forester 3 (FOR250018).
Only one position will be filled using one of these three postings.
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