Deadline: Tue, 09/05/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: Virginia Department of Forestry Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location: Virginia Location Detail: Brunswick Job Description: The Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF) is seeking two field foresters in the DOF Five Forks District focusing primarily in Brunswick County. This listing represents one of the two open positions. VDOF foresters spend most of their time in the woods providing professional forestry assistance and advice to Virginia's forest landowners to support the DOF mission of protecting and developing healthy, sustainable forest resources for Virginians. Duties include but are not limited to: • Assisting forest landowners with management of their forestland through technical assistance and forest management plans. • Evaluating forestland and harvested sites to provide scientific forest management and regeneration guidance. • Promoting and assisting with the development of riparian buffer projects. • Connecting private forest landowners to state and federal cost share programs that support forest projects. • Responding to and identifying forest health issues, including invasive pests and plants, and providing management advice to protect & improve forest health. • Promoting conservation of the forest land base to landowners and local governments • Coordinating with local governments, state agencies, and conservation groups. • Preventing and suppressing of wildfires, inspecting of timber harvests, and enforcing silvicultural water quality, timber theft, and wildland fire laws. Location: This forester position is focused on serving Brunswick County and will also support nearby counties within the DOF Five Forks District. A DOF area office is in Dinwiddie; however, this field position is 100% mobile. State vehicle, laptop, mobile printer, and cell phone provided. Within 6 months of hire, the incumbent must live within Greensville, Brunswick, Dinwiddie (south of RT 40), or Nottoway County (East of RT 46 and South of RT 40 or reasonable driving distance negotiable with the Regional Forester. All state employee benefits are provided including paid holidays and vacation, healthcare, and a state retirement plan. For more information visit: https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits Qualifications: •Knowledge of the principles and practices of forest management. •Ability to identify native and invasive tree species common to southern forests. •Knowledge of forest inventory techniques and measurement tools such as clinometers, diameter tapes, and increment borers. •Knowledge of common forest health issues and concerns in Virginia. •Knowledge of forestry best management practices for water quality. •Knowledge of forested watershed management practices. •Experience and/or training writing forest management plans. •Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in both oral and written formats. •Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with cooperating agencies, the private sector, and the general public. •Ability to work independently and in remote locations. •Ability to negotiate different types of forested and rough terrain on foot in all types of weather. •Experience with and ability to use a PC and Microsoft Office software. •Possession of valid Virginia Driver’s License or equivalent. Miscellaneous: Additional Considerations: Experience using Geographic information systems, GPS units, and digital mapping tools. Experience in technical and professional forest management work. Experience and/or NWCG training in wildland firefighting and prescribed burn management. Special Instructions to Applicants: Must be able to obtain Commercial Drivers License and Commercial Pesticide Applicators Permit within twelve months of employment (training provided). As a responder on wildfires, must be willing and able to be on-call during Spring and Fall fire seasons. Must pass moderate physical fitness test, per Federal guidelines, each year of employment. The test consists of walking 2 miles in 30 minutes carrying a 25-pound pack. Selected candidate is required to pass a criminal background check and a drug test. Salary: Starting at $40,0839.00+ Benefits: All state employee benefits are provided including paid holidays and vacation, healthcare, and a state retirement plan. For more information visit: https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits How to Apply: http://jobs.virginia.gov/cw/en-us/job/496636?lApplicationSubSourceID= http://jobs.virginia.gov/cw/en-us/job/512494?lApplicationSubSourceID=
