Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 03/13/18
Applications Due: 03/27/18
Vacancy ID: 49533
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of
TitleForestry Technician 1 (Seasonal)
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Salary GradeHourly
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $16.02 to $16.02 Hourly
Employment Type Part-Time
Appointment Type Temporary
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Other (see below)
"Other" Explanation Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Hours Per Week 32
Workday
From 7:30 AM
To 4 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County St Lawrence
Street Address 6739 US Highway 11
City Potsdam
StateNY
Zip Code13676
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications Thirty (30) semester credit hours, including or supplemented by twelve (12) semester credit hours in forestry which must include at least one course in three or more of the following areas: silviculture, forest mensuration, forest protection, forest soils, dendrology, botany, land surveying and forest biology.
OR
One (1) year of diversified, technical forestry experience in two (2) or more of the following areas: forest management, including sale and removal of timber products; nursery management, including the transplanting of tree or shrub seedlings; forest pest management, including control of diseases and insect pests.
Duties Description The candidate will assist with the administration of the NYS DEC's Conservation Easement Program within St. Lawrence County, under the supervision of the Region 6 Conservation Easement Coordinator. Responsibilities will include field inspections of Conservation Easement lands, documentation of natural or human caused changes, and detailed analysis of easement terms to determine compliance. Additional duties include GIS data manipulation & mapping, GPS work, processing of field data and report writing.
The preferred candidate will have knowledge of silviculture and dendrology; strong interpretation, analysis and writing skills; and be proficient in the use and application of ArcMap 10 GIS and Microsoft Office software.
Additional Comments Must have valid driver's license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position. Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain and/or work in remote areas. Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions.
This is a seasonal hourly appointment with a duration of 4/1/18-3/31/19. Actual work schedule and duties may vary and will be discussed at the interview.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Heath Boomhower
Telephone 518-402-9273
Fax 518-402-9038
Email Address PostingResponses@dec.ny.gov
Address
Street 625 Broadway
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12233
Notes on ApplyingPlease include (18-116) on your resume and application, or they may not be accepted. Also include a copy of your college transcripts with the application. Include an explanation of how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
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