Deadline: Thu, 07/28/2022 - 12:00pm Employer: Georgia Forestry Commission Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location: Georgia Location Detail: McRae Job Description: JOIN OUR TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS SERVING AND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC! Earn pay increases as you gain experience, build relationships with the community, set your own schedule. The GFC is looking for talented graduates with initiative to help landowners in Dodge, Wheeler, and Wilcox counties, with an office in McRae. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: • Provide technical assistance to landowners in all areas of forest management. • Write multiple resource based forest management plans for landowners. • Assist with timber sales on state lands. • Provide technical assistance to landowners in afforestation and reforestation. • Diagnose insect and disease infestations and make recommendations for control. • Assess storm damage to forest lands. • Develop prescribed burning plans and assist with implementation. • Provide assistance with establishing Streamside Management Zones. • Present forestry programs to school groups and local government bodies. • Assist landowners with cost share programs. • Prepare reports including measuring and computing acreage. • Assist landowners in control burns. Employment with the Georgia Forestry Commission provides an outstanding opportunity for newly graduated Foresters to obtain experience in a variety of forestry work while benefiting from a substantial benefit package including: 13 paid holidays, 15 days of paid vacation and 15 days of sick leave each year, paid parental leave, competitive health/flexible benefits, 401k with match AND pension, as well as numerous opportunities for career advancement. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in forestry, forest resources, or closely related area that includes core forestry coursework, from a Society of American Foresters (SAF) accredited college or university. Miscellaneous: Go to https://gatrees.org/human-resources-information/ to learn more about our GREAT benefits! Salary: $44,000 Benefits: Employment with the Georgia Forestry Commission provides an outstanding opportunity for newly graduated Foresters to obtain experience in a variety of forestry work while benefiting from a substantial benefit package including: 13 paid holidays, 15 days of paid vacation and 15 days of sick leave each year, paid parental leave, competitive health/flexible benefits, 401k with match AND pension, as well as numerous opportunities for career advancement. How to Apply: https://careers.georgia.gov/jobs/forester-1-se-georgia-24085 or visit the Career page of our website gatrees.org.
