What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forester II position at South Carolina Job Board?
Job Responsibilities
Provides forest management assistance and outreach to landowners and the general public to promote active management of forestland and mitigate wildfire risk. Writes forest management plans to produce multiple benefits including the sustainable production of forest products, clean air and water, wildlife habitat, aesthetics and wildfire prevention. Administers cost-share programs and prepares reports. Assists landowners with implementation of forestry practices. Performs insect and disease activities. Represents agency at local meetings. Responds.to wildfires both in-state and out-of-state through Southeastern Compact requests and western wildfire assignments. Participates in FireWise activities to include conducting wildfire risk assessments for at-risk communities in the wildland urban interface and other wildfire prevention events. Responds to non-wildfire disasters, and participates in wildfire and disaster-related exercises as directed. Assists in basic wildfire investigations, bum site inspections, participates in incident management activities on large fire events. Supports Sector Fire Management Officers on fire suppression activities. Participates in opportunities for professional growth as directed such as working with specialty foresters and participating in and/or conducting training as directed to include wildland fire training (i.e. fireline refresher). Serves as acting Unit Forester or Sector Fire Management Officer when needed. Provides landowner services such as prescribed burning and timber marking in project area and elsewhere as directed. Participates in activities and/or projects in support of agency' s mission and performs other duties as required.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelor's degree in forestry from a college or university accredited by the Society of American Foresters and three (3) years of direct forestry experience with the SC Forestry Commission. Required to be SC Registered Forester. Must participate in the physical fitness test: a walk of two miles in 30 minutes carrying a 25 lb. pack or meet the agency's physical fitness program requirements. Must adhere to SCFC Physical Fitness Program Policy based on date of employment. Must obtain firefighter registration with the Office of State Fire Marshal. Criminal background check required.
Additional Comments
The assigned office may be located at either 181 Tree Farm Road, St. George, SC, 29477 or 1668 Main St., Bonneau, SC, 29431.
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.
DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position may be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.
South Carolina is making our veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. Click here for eligibility requirements.
The South Carolina Forestry Commission (SCFC) is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, gender, pregnancy, genetic information or military status (including reserves).
Provides forest management assistance and outreach to landowners and the general public to promote active management of forestland and mitigate wildfire risk. Writes forest management plans to produce multiple benefits including the sustainable production of forest products, clean air and water, wildlife habitat, aesthetics and wildfire prevention. Administers cost-share programs and prepares reports. Assists landowners with implementation of forestry practices. Performs insect and disease activities. Represents agency at local meetings. Responds.to wildfires both in-state and out-of-state through Southeastern Compact requests and western wildfire assignments. Participates in FireWise activities to include conducting wildfire risk assessments for at-risk communities in the wildland urban interface and other wildfire prevention events. Responds to non-wildfire disasters, and participates in wildfire and disaster-related exercises as directed. Assists in basic wildfire investigations, bum site inspections, participates in incident management activities on large fire events. Supports Sector Fire Management Officers on fire suppression activities. Participates in opportunities for professional growth as directed such as working with specialty foresters and participating in and/or conducting training as directed to include wildland fire training (i.e. fireline refresher). Serves as acting Unit Forester or Sector Fire Management Officer when needed. Provides landowner services such as prescribed burning and timber marking in project area and elsewhere as directed. Participates in activities and/or projects in support of agency' s mission and performs other duties as required.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelor's degree in forestry from a college or university accredited by the Society of American Foresters and three (3) years of direct forestry experience with the SC Forestry Commission. Required to be SC Registered Forester. Must participate in the physical fitness test: a walk of two miles in 30 minutes carrying a 25 lb. pack or meet the agency's physical fitness program requirements. Must adhere to SCFC Physical Fitness Program Policy based on date of employment. Must obtain firefighter registration with the Office of State Fire Marshal. Criminal background check required.
Additional Comments
The assigned office may be located at either 181 Tree Farm Road, St. George, SC, 29477 or 1668 Main St., Bonneau, SC, 29431.
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.
DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position may be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.
South Carolina is making our veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. Click here for eligibility requirements.
The South Carolina Forestry Commission (SCFC) is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, gender, pregnancy, genetic information or military status (including reserves).
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