Forester jobs in Williston, VT

Budget Title: Forest Property Technician 1

Campus Title: Field Forester

Unit: Forest Properties / Adirondack Properties

Professional Rank and Salary: SL 2 $47,500 DOQ

Location: Newcomb, NY

Description of Duties:

Under the direction of the Forest Property Manager the Forest Property Technician 1 will perform professional forestry work to support the management, development and protection of the College's Northern Forest Properties. The Forest Property Technician 1 will be based out of the SUNY ESF Newcomb Campus with frequent travel to the Warrensburg, Wanakena and Cranberry Lake campuses. The Forest Property Technician 1 will also have the opportunity to work remotely at times. Periodic assistance on the Colleges Southern Forest Properties may also be required.

The Forest Property Technician 1 will be instrumental in a wide range of projects, some of which include:

• Administering timber sales in support of academic and research programs - this includes timber sale contract supervision and the marking of stands for harvest and silvicultural improvement
• Conducting forest management planning - completing forest inventories, maintaining stand and property records, writing reports as appropriate
• GIS data collection, management and analysis
• Property boundary maintenance
• Assisting with teaching and demonstration programs on forest management and ecology
• Assisting researchers in establishing site work
• Supervising technical staff, students and crews
• Invasive species detection and management

Required Qualifications:

• AAS in Forest Technology and 2 years of professional forest management
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting with rugged terrain, potentially strenuous conditions and inclement weather
• Must be able to effectively work as a team player with a variety of other programs and individuals
• Strong computer skills, introductory GIS experience
• Effective communication skills - both verbal and written

Preferred Qualifications:

• B.S. in Forest Resources Management or similar program
• SAF Candidate Certified Forester or SAF Certified Forester, or the ability to become an SAF Certified Forester within several years
• Experience using ArcGIS Pro and Field Maps
• Experience with digital forest inventory collection software
• Familiar with regional forestry practices and the Adirondack landscape
• Experience with basic chainsaw operation
• Ability to learn about building maintenance and heavy equipment operation
• New York State Certified Pesticide Applicator's license

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