West Virginia
Forester 3-Commerce-Forestry-Lincoln Co.
West Virginia, Charleston, West Virginia, United States
FORESTER 3 – LINCOLN COUNTY
Under limited supervision, works at a full-performance 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 investigation on logging operation, helps in logger training, and in logger assistance in regard to the logging sediment control act. Assists landowners by providing technical advice and assistance, prepares stewardship plans, and checks reports of insect and disease. Provides assistance to other agencies and employees as required. Performs other duties as requested. As a condition of employment, an inquiry into job‑related information will be completed, which may include, but is not limited to, criminal records, abuse registry records, driving records, employment history, and education and training. Failing to cooperate with this process, providing false or incomplete information, or discovery of disqualifying information will result in denial irrespective of when discovered.
The position will also be posted as a Forester 2 (FOR2500019), and Forester 1 (FOR2500024). Only one position will be filled using one of these three postings.
Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online .
IMPORTANT: Your eligibility will be based on information provided in your application or on your resume; therefore, make sure your application or resume is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section, or you may attach a detailed resume. Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified. If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority. If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and or birthdate, please redact that information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel.
ATTENTION: Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.gov or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.
Be sure to submit your application for each position of interest. To receive an email notice anytime jobs in this or other categories are posted, you may choose to complete a
Job Interest Card
from the slide‑out menu located at the top left of our Job Opportunities page.
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: Three years of full‑time or equivalent part‑time paid experience in the field of forestry.
Special Requirement: Must have a current license as a registered professional forester or a registered forestry technician or in the process of obtaining professional licensure. Must have a 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. 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.
Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.
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The position will also be posted as a Forester 2 (FOR2500019), and Forester 1 (FOR2500024). Only one position will be filled using one of these three postings.
Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online .
IMPORTANT: Your eligibility will be based on information provided in your application or on your resume; therefore, make sure your application or resume is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section, or you may attach a detailed resume. Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified. If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority. If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and or birthdate, please redact that information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel.
ATTENTION: Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.gov or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.
Be sure to submit your application for each position of interest. To receive an email notice anytime jobs in this or other categories are posted, you may choose to complete a
Job Interest Card
from the slide‑out menu located at the top left of our Job Opportunities page.
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: Three years of full‑time or equivalent part‑time paid experience in the field of forestry.
Special Requirement: Must have a current license as a registered professional forester or a registered forestry technician or in the process of obtaining professional licensure. Must have a 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. 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.
Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.
#J-18808-Ljbffr