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State of Indiana · 1 day ago

Forester Specialist 2

Lagro, IN

Part-time

Onsite

Mid Level

The State of Indiana is one of the largest employers in the state, offering a fulfilling career opportunity with the Department of Natural Resources. The Forester Specialist 2 will work with private forest owners to manage forest resources, develop management plans, and administer forestry practices and programs for the benefit of Indiana's citizens.

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Responsibilities

You will collect technical forest resource data on state managed lands, private property, and/or urban areas

You will analyze resource data an develops plans including inventory summaries, resource management guides, and practice plans for invasive control, timber stand improvement, tree planting, and prescribed burns

You will Administer and implement forestry practices and programs which may involve federal, state, and local agencies and private individuals/ businesses

You will establish and maintain public relations with landowners, communities, organizations, wood-using industries and the public

You will conduct educational programs and develop educational materials for public and staff

You will provide specialized guidance and coordination in area of expertise, making recommendations to division heads for program objectives

You may supervise intermittent employees and/or volunteers when needed

Qualification

Forestry managementTree identificationGIS softwareFire behaviorSuppressionProgram administrationLand surveyingSupervisory skillsEducational programmingCooperative work relationshipsTechnical knowledge applicationWildfire certificationPesticide applicator licenseCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Minimum of a BS in Forestry

Thorough knowledge of the principles, theories, and practices of forest resources management, tree species and forest types native to Indiana

Specialized knowledge of tree and herbaceous plant identification, fire behavior and suppression, and/or educational programming development

Thorough knowledge of program area and program administration, including rules and regulations

Specialized knowledge of computer operations including Microsoft Office and GIS software

Extensive knowledge of forestry programs and ability to incorporate this knowledge in program planning

Basic knowledge of land surveying

Ability to supervise and direct work of others

Ability to maintain cooperative work relationships

Ability to effectively communicate, both verbal and in written

Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work to achieve desired program outcomes, and apply technical knowledge to a wide variety of land situations

Ability to successfully complete basic wildfire courses (red card certification) and prescribed burning course within 2 years of employment

Obtain and retain an Indiana driver's license

Obtain a pesticide applicator license and appropriate category within the first year of employment and retain

Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation