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Job Title
Forester
Agency
Texas A&M Forest Service
Department
Region 3A
Proposed Minimum Salary
$4,500.00 monthly
Job Location
Palestine, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
The Forester position provides administrative leadership to the district, promotes and executes the various agency programs within the district, provides local leadership in the areas of emergency management, forest pest management, landowner assistance, and related programs and promotes and demonstrates the concept of team work in the district, region and state. The Forester represents the State of Texas and the Texas A&M Forest Service as a professional public servant in their attitude, actions and leadership. This position will cover the Conroe and Cleveland offices.
Responsibilities
Education and Experience
Required Education: Bachelor of Science or higher in Forestry from an SAF accredited school of forestry.
Required Experience: none
Preferred Experience: Conservation and environment education programming, working with landowners, program implementation and planning
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Required Knowledge: Word processing and spreadsheet applications (Word, Excel).
Preferred Knowledge: GIS/GP
Required Ability: Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Required Skills: Good oral and written communication skills.
Licenses, Certifications And Registrations
Required: Valid Texas Class C. Texas Class A CDL required within 180 days or hire .
Preferred: SAF Certified Forester. ISA Certified Arborist. TFA Accredited Forester. Non-commercial pesticide applicators license.
Applicant Instructions
Resume, cover letter and transcript(s) are REQUIRED to be uploaded to application. References are required to be entered in the secondary questionnaire section of the application. Certifications are preferred to be uploaded to the application. Documents/certifications can be uploaded in the "My Experience" page in the "Resume/CV section. More than one document can be uploaded; just click the "Upload" button for each document. Documents can only be loaded at this time and cannot be uploaded once the application is submitted. If there are any issues uploading documents, please contact 979-458-6690. Please check your spam folder in case more information is sent in regards to this position.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Forester
Agency
Texas A&M Forest Service
Department
Region 3A
Proposed Minimum Salary
$4,500.00 monthly
Job Location
Palestine, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
The Forester position provides administrative leadership to the district, promotes and executes the various agency programs within the district, provides local leadership in the areas of emergency management, forest pest management, landowner assistance, and related programs and promotes and demonstrates the concept of team work in the district, region and state. The Forester represents the State of Texas and the Texas A&M Forest Service as a professional public servant in their attitude, actions and leadership. This position will cover the Conroe and Cleveland offices.
Responsibilities
- Equipping NIPF landowners to make informed decisions regarding forest land management. Includes local administration of rural forestry programs, local leadership pertaining to natural resource issues, community forestry and direct landowner assistance. May require exposure to harsh environmental conditions such as wind, sunlight, rain and temperature extremes.
- Delivery of agency public affairs programs, including: conservation education activities and participation in local economic development organizations.
- Under the direction of the District Forester or Regional Forester, supervision of staff and management of all local agency service programs. Includes oversight of employee activities, training, facilities, grounds, equipment, reporting, etc.
- Support of local county forest landowners association(s). Includes attending board and membership meetings, assisting with meeting programs and development of association newsletter.
- Administration and support of local protection and emergency response programs - forest pest mitigation, wildland fire suppression, all-hazard response, capacity building, etc. Will be required to meet minimum physical fitness standard as established by the NWCG and obtain NWCG certification as determined by agency Leadership. May include working long hours in harsh environmental conditions such as wind, sunlight, rain and temperature extremes.
- May include long hours in a fixed wing aircraft and working long hours in harsh environmental conditions. Must carry cell phone to facilite 24/7 communications. Will be required to respond to dispatcher within 30 minutes of receiving an emergency call, notification or alert.
- Employee must manage/account for assigned credit cards in accordance with state law and agency policies.
- Working Conditions: This is a field related job. Much of the work is done in remote forested locations under various geographic and climatic conditions. May require working long hours with minimal rest and in primitive conditions and can be strenuous or dirty and can be highly hazardous due to conditions: such as fire, adverse weather, extreme temperatures, noise, chemicals, vibrations and allergenic/irritants. Work is often outdoors in a harsh environment such as smoke, rough terrain, dusty roads, etc. May require operating heavy equipment with related exposure to equipment vibrations and noise. Persons serving in emergency response operations must meet a physical fitness standard, which includes successfully completing a two-mile walk in 30 minutes or less with 25 pounds. Emergency response may result in exposure to emotionally stressful situations for extended periods of time. Work may include out-of-town travel and overtime hours. Employee must carry pager and/or cell phone device to facilitate 24/7 communications. Employee will be required to respond to dispatcher within 30 minutes of receiving an emergency call, notification or alert.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
Required Education: Bachelor of Science or higher in Forestry from an SAF accredited school of forestry.
Required Experience: none
Preferred Experience: Conservation and environment education programming, working with landowners, program implementation and planning
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Required Knowledge: Word processing and spreadsheet applications (Word, Excel).
Preferred Knowledge: GIS/GP
Required Ability: Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Required Skills: Good oral and written communication skills.
Licenses, Certifications And Registrations
Required: Valid Texas Class C. Texas Class A CDL required within 180 days or hire .
Preferred: SAF Certified Forester. ISA Certified Arborist. TFA Accredited Forester. Non-commercial pesticide applicators license.
Applicant Instructions
Resume, cover letter and transcript(s) are REQUIRED to be uploaded to application. References are required to be entered in the secondary questionnaire section of the application. Certifications are preferred to be uploaded to the application. Documents/certifications can be uploaded in the "My Experience" page in the "Resume/CV section. More than one document can be uploaded; just click the "Upload" button for each document. Documents can only be loaded at this time and cannot be uploaded once the application is submitted. If there are any issues uploading documents, please contact 979-458-6690. Please check your spam folder in case more information is sent in regards to this position.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Job Title
Forester
Agency
Texas A&M Forest Service
Department
Region 3A
Proposed Minimum Salary
$4,500.00 monthly
Job Location
Palestine, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
The Forester position provides administrative leadership to the district, promotes and executes the various agency programs within the district, provides local leadership in the areas of emergency management, forest pest management, landowner assistance, and related programs and promotes and demonstrates the concept of team work in the district, region and state. The Forester represents the State of Texas and the Texas A&M Forest Service as a professional public servant in their attitude, actions and leadership. This position will cover the Conroe and Cleveland offices.
Responsibilities
Education and Experience
Required Education: Bachelor of Science or higher in Forestry from an SAF accredited school of forestry.
Required Experience: none
Preferred Experience: Conservation and environment education programming, working with landowners, program implementation and planning
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Required Knowledge: Word processing and spreadsheet applications (Word, Excel).
Preferred Knowledge: GIS/GP
Required Ability: Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Required Skills: Good oral and written communication skills.
Licenses, Certifications And Registrations
Required: Valid Texas Class C. Texas Class A CDL required within 180 days or hire .
Preferred: SAF Certified Forester. ISA Certified Arborist. TFA Accredited Forester. Non-commercial pesticide applicators license.
Applicant Instructions
Resume, cover letter and transcript(s) are REQUIRED to be uploaded to application. References are required to be entered in the secondary questionnaire section of the application. Certifications are preferred to be uploaded to the application. Documents/certifications can be uploaded in the "My Experience" page in the "Resume/CV section. More than one document can be uploaded; just click the "Upload" button for each document. Documents can only be loaded at this time and cannot be uploaded once the application is submitted. If there are any issues uploading documents, please contact 979-458-6690. Please check your spam folder in case more information is sent in regards to this position.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Forester
Agency
Texas A&M Forest Service
Department
Region 3A
Proposed Minimum Salary
$4,500.00 monthly
Job Location
Palestine, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
The Forester position provides administrative leadership to the district, promotes and executes the various agency programs within the district, provides local leadership in the areas of emergency management, forest pest management, landowner assistance, and related programs and promotes and demonstrates the concept of team work in the district, region and state. The Forester represents the State of Texas and the Texas A&M Forest Service as a professional public servant in their attitude, actions and leadership. This position will cover the Conroe and Cleveland offices.
Responsibilities
- Equipping NIPF landowners to make informed decisions regarding forest land management. Includes local administration of rural forestry programs, local leadership pertaining to natural resource issues, community forestry and direct landowner assistance. May require exposure to harsh environmental conditions such as wind, sunlight, rain and temperature extremes.
- Delivery of agency public affairs programs, including: conservation education activities and participation in local economic development organizations.
- Under the direction of the District Forester or Regional Forester, supervision of staff and management of all local agency service programs. Includes oversight of employee activities, training, facilities, grounds, equipment, reporting, etc.
- Support of local county forest landowners association(s). Includes attending board and membership meetings, assisting with meeting programs and development of association newsletter.
- Administration and support of local protection and emergency response programs - forest pest mitigation, wildland fire suppression, all-hazard response, capacity building, etc. Will be required to meet minimum physical fitness standard as established by the NWCG and obtain NWCG certification as determined by agency Leadership. May include working long hours in harsh environmental conditions such as wind, sunlight, rain and temperature extremes.
- May include long hours in a fixed wing aircraft and working long hours in harsh environmental conditions. Must carry cell phone to facilite 24/7 communications. Will be required to respond to dispatcher within 30 minutes of receiving an emergency call, notification or alert.
- Employee must manage/account for assigned credit cards in accordance with state law and agency policies.
- Working Conditions: This is a field related job. Much of the work is done in remote forested locations under various geographic and climatic conditions. May require working long hours with minimal rest and in primitive conditions and can be strenuous or dirty and can be highly hazardous due to conditions: such as fire, adverse weather, extreme temperatures, noise, chemicals, vibrations and allergenic/irritants. Work is often outdoors in a harsh environment such as smoke, rough terrain, dusty roads, etc. May require operating heavy equipment with related exposure to equipment vibrations and noise. Persons serving in emergency response operations must meet a physical fitness standard, which includes successfully completing a two-mile walk in 30 minutes or less with 25 pounds. Emergency response may result in exposure to emotionally stressful situations for extended periods of time. Work may include out-of-town travel and overtime hours. Employee must carry pager and/or cell phone device to facilitate 24/7 communications. Employee will be required to respond to dispatcher within 30 minutes of receiving an emergency call, notification or alert.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
Required Education: Bachelor of Science or higher in Forestry from an SAF accredited school of forestry.
Required Experience: none
Preferred Experience: Conservation and environment education programming, working with landowners, program implementation and planning
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Required Knowledge: Word processing and spreadsheet applications (Word, Excel).
Preferred Knowledge: GIS/GP
Required Ability: Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Required Skills: Good oral and written communication skills.
Licenses, Certifications And Registrations
Required: Valid Texas Class C. Texas Class A CDL required within 180 days or hire .
Preferred: SAF Certified Forester. ISA Certified Arborist. TFA Accredited Forester. Non-commercial pesticide applicators license.
Applicant Instructions
Resume, cover letter and transcript(s) are REQUIRED to be uploaded to application. References are required to be entered in the secondary questionnaire section of the application. Certifications are preferred to be uploaded to the application. Documents/certifications can be uploaded in the "My Experience" page in the "Resume/CV section. More than one document can be uploaded; just click the "Upload" button for each document. Documents can only be loaded at this time and cannot be uploaded once the application is submitted. If there are any issues uploading documents, please contact 979-458-6690. Please check your spam folder in case more information is sent in regards to this position.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.