Deadline: Fri, 07/14/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: South Carolina Forestry Commission Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location: South Carolina Location Detail: Colleton County, SC Job Description: Job Responsibilities Implements a BMP courtesy exam program within the assigned region/counties by providing technical assistance and conducting on-site inspections of active forestry operations. Generates courtesy exam reports for monthly publication. Provides recommendations on active logging operations; monitors the BMP forestry program for compliance and effectiveness. Coordinates educational programs for the assigned area. Develops and presents educational programs dealing with silvicultural, nonpoint source, pollution prevention. Monitors and accesses accomplishments of the BMP program. Accurately tracks compliance with state BMP's progress and status. Frequently fly major drainages to locate forest operations in sensitive areas and detect potential water quality problems; responds to forestry-related water quality complaints. Conducts aerial surveys. Serves as the agency contact for environmental issues related to forestry in the assigned areas. Provides internal training for staff. Attends meetings and provides updates and reports on current issues. Performs administrative duties related to the position. The worksite for this position is 413 Sidneys Road, Walterboro, SC 29488. Optional county office locations are: Barnwell, Hampton, and Orangeburg. Qualifications: 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 forestry experience. Must be a S.C. Registered Forester within six (6) months of hire date. Additional Comments Must be able to walk and navigate difficult terrain such as forestry operations, steep ground, thick brush and swampy areas. Occasional overnight travel. Miscellaneous: THE LANGUAGE USED IN THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT CREATE AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT BETWEEN THE EMPLOYEE AND THE AGENCY. THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT CREATE ANY CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS OR ENTITLEMENTS. THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVISE THE CONTENT OF THIS DOCUMENT, IN WHOLE OR IN PART. NO PROMISES OR ASSURANCES, WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, WHICH ARE CONTRARY TO OR INCONSISTENT WITH THE TERMS OF THIS PARAGRAPH CREATE ANY CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT. Salary: Hiring Range - Min. $51,216.00 Hiring Range - Max. $58,886.00 Benefits: Benefits for State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options. Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available. How to Apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sc/jobs/4007964/coastal-bmp-forester?department[0]=Forestry%20Commission&sort=PositionTitle%7CAscending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs Phone: 803-896-8879
