Service Forester

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Service Forester, Natural Resource Specialist 3 (NRS3)
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $4,865.00 – $6,539.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 12/31/24. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:

  • Respond to and provide technical expertise and advice to NIPF and other non-industrial forest landowners regarding forest management practices, diagnosis and recommendations for forest health problems, animal damage and competing vegetation control, wildland fire risk reduction, and other resource issues and opportunities.
  • Engage appropriate subject matter experts (entomologist, pathologist, wildlife biologist, Regulatory Assistance Forester, Service Forestry Coordinator, Community Resilience Specialist, etc.) when knowledge or experience level is exceeded.
  • Educate and assist landowners in writing Forest Stewardship Plans or Forest Management Plans.
  • Review and submit Forest Stewardship Management Plans (or other management plans) prepared by landowners, DNR staff, and partners to the appropriate Service Forestry Coordinator.
  • Provide technical specifications for forest management practices and silvicultural treatments including forest pesticide/herbicide recommendations when appropriate.
  • Provide consultative services for DNR or other forest landowner financial assistance or incentive programs such as Landowner Assistance Cost-Share, NRCS EQUIP, etc.
  • Provide certification inspections for the American Tree Farm Program.
  • Monitor, evaluate, and report on Forest Stewardship Management Plan implementation.
  • Deliver information and stories about service forestry work in assigned areas to the public and DNR staff in coordination with supervisors and Communications staff.
  • Coordinate with and provide consultation to other forest health improvement projects (such as those organized by Planning, Science, and Monitoring or Cross-Boundary Restoration) within assigned work areas as requested.

Required Qualifications: 

  • Associate degree or higher in resource management or natural resource-related field AND two years of experience in forestry, resource management, or natural resource-related field.
    OR equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
  • Experience in professional forest management techniques.
  • Knowledge of Forest Health condition class and related fuel management strategy.
  • Experience with state forest practices rules and related regulations.
  • Personal organization and prioritization skills.
  • Ability to read maps and interpret information on aerial photos.
  • Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
  • Experience working on unfamiliar and difficult terrain by vehicle and on foot.
  • Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
  • Perform assigned duties consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and public records retention and requests are followed.

HOW TO APPLY

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