Deadline: Sun, 09/22/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: South Carolina Forestry Commission Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location: South Carolina Location Detail: Spartanburg, SC Job Description: Work Schedule: Monday-Friday (8:30am-5:30pm) Job Responsibilities Under direct supervision, records forest inventory and health monitoring data on forest inventory plots with a degree of accuracy as required by the U.S. Forestry Service- Southern Research Station- Forest Inventory and Analysis Unit. Works on a two-person forestry crew locating forest inventory plots and records inventory and health monitoring data at a minimum production rate with the degree of accuracy required by the U.S. forestry Service- Southern Research Station- Forest Inventory and Analysis Unit. Assist in determining ownership and obtaining permission from owner to enter property where plots are located. Digitally transmit completed data to U.S. Forestry Service. Attends training sessions related to the Forest Inventory and Analysis program, Forester I position and others required or voluntary South Carolina Forestry Commission training. Participates in activates and/or projects in support of agency's mission and performs other duties as required. This position is an entry-level Forest Inventory and Analysis, Forester I position. Qualifications: Minimum and Additional Requirements A bachelor's degree in forestry from a college or university accredited by the Society of American Foresters. Must successfully pass the U.S. Forest Service Forest Inventory and Analysis certification test within the first year of employment. Required to become a SC registered forester within two (2) years of appointment. A criminal background check is a condition of employment. Must possess a valid SC Driver's license (Class D). Must be able to lift, walk, squat, climb, and carry objects up to 50 lbs. Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in changing environmental conditions. Works a Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm schedule. Occasional overnight travel required. This position's duty station is in Spartanburg County. This position is designated as safety sensitive. Position is subject to pre-employment, random, post incident/accident, reasonable suspicion and rehabilitation monitoring and drug and alcohol testing consistent with SCFC Drug-Free Workplace-CDL Drug and Alcohol Testing. Salary: $48,634.00- $52,038.00 (starting salary) How to Apply: Link to apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sc?department[0]=Forestry%20Commission&sort=Posi tionTitle%7CAscending
